DeKalb Schools superintendent Dr. Horton’s hiring drew early controversy

Dr. Devon Horton's hiring in 2023 was already controversial, facing public criticism over equity policies and questions about his leadership record.

Letitia James indicted on fraud charge: AP source says

The Trump administration has been investigating James for months over allegations of mortgage fraud, which she has denied.

Jonathan Rinderknecht: Palisades Fire suspect denied bond, moved to Florida 5 months ago

Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday. 

I-285 north at I-20 reopens in DeKalb County after vehicle fire

Interstate 285 northbound is open again at Interstate 20 in DeKalb County, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois

A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.

Man caught secretly filming women at Suwanee Walmart, police say

A man was arrested at a Walmart in Suwanee after police said he was caught on camera getting within inches of women and secretly recording them without their consent.

New Orleans jail escapee Derrick Groves waives extradition from Atlanta

Derrick Groves, the last of 10 inmates captured after escaping from a New Orleans jail earlier this year, waived extradition back to Louisiana.

Atlanta school on the chopping block is a 'lifeline' to community, residents say

The community surrounding Dunbar Elementary School is fighting to keep it open, as Atlanta Public Schools grapples with a massive hole in its budget.