Blaze behind Brookhaven day care sparked by homeless campfire

Investigators in Brookhaven believe a brush fire behind a day care center and several businesses along Buford Highway was due to homeless campers.

Homeowners, dogs escape burning house in DeKalb County

Smoke detectors helped save the lives of two adults and two dogs after their DeKalb County home caught on fire.

Woman, baby safe after overnight SWAT standoff at DeKalb County home

The woman and her baby were held for hours against their will by a possibly armed person inside the DeKalb County home, police say.

Metro Atlanta warming centers open: Where to find shelter in freezing temps

As temperatures climb down into the low thirties overnight, warming centers are popping up all across Georgia ready to provide shelter to anyone in need.

Teresa Ann Black murder trial: Jury selection underway in heart-wrenching cold case of ‘John Clifton Doe’

Jury selection began on Tuesday in the long-awaited trial of Teresa Ann Black, who stands accused of the murder of her son, 6-year-old William Dashawn Hamilton, over two decades ago.

Suspected drunk driver rams into Chamblee police car

On Friday night, a Chamblee police officer says she was hit by a driver believed to be drunk.

Woman hospitalized, man in custody after shooting in DeKalb County

Police officers found the woman shot near a DeKalb County liquor store Wednesday afternoon. The suspected gunman is now in custody.

12-year-old missing since November in DeKalb County

DeKalb County police are looking for a 12-year-old girl who has been missing since Nov. 15.

Deadly Christmas morning pedestrian crash under investigation in DeKalb County

Authorities in DeKalb County are actively investigating a crash involving a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in the early hours of Christmas morning.

New bagel shop brings New York experience to Chamblee

The Bronx Bagel Buggy started as a hobby during the pandemic for its owners, but it's become their full-time passion and full-time job.

DeKalb County police searching for killer hit-and-run driver

The DeKalb County police are searching for the driver who hit a person on Candler Road near Eastwood Drive and fled the scene on Christmas.

Close call on Clairmont Road: Fire crews unharmed after collision while aiding stranded driver

DeKalb County firefighters found themselves in a precarious situation while helping a stranded motorist on the exit ramp from Interstate 85 to Clairmont Road on Christmas Day.

DeKalb County employees receive $1,500 retention bonus

Eligible DeKalb employees received the $1,500 one-time retention incentive in November, according to DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond