Retired officer killed while directing traffic at Cumming Christmas parade

Retired officer Robert Muth died after being struck while directing traffic at Cumming’s Christmas parade; police are investigating the fatal crash.

911 calls reveal moments after police say homeowner shot 2 porch pirates

911 calls reveal the chaotic moments after a DeKalb County homeowner allegedly shot two teens over a stolen package; both teens survived and the homeowner faces aggravated assault charges.

Man arrested in deadly South Fulton double shooting

A 21-year-old man has been arrested for a shooting that killed one person and injured another in South Fulton on Saturday.

DeKalb fire displaces 20+ families, firefighters say

The Villa Apartments on Buford Highway displaced more than 20 families; firefighters evacuated the building and extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported.

Arrested Kentucky DoorDasher said she was spraying ‘spider,’ not food: Sheriff

A Kentucky DoorDasher who is facing multiple felonies told detectives she was pepper spraying a spider - not her customer’s food - when she was seen on doorbell footage spraying an unknown substance.

DeKalb County launches $250K cleanup to remove illegal tires

DeKalb County has launched a $250K cleanup targeting illegal tire dumping, removing more than 37,000 tires so far and pushing for tougher state penalties against large-scale dumpers.

DeKalb County’s new police chief Greg Padrick says he’s ready to lead

Newly appointed DeKalb County Police Chief Greg Padrick says he’s focused on public trust, crime reduction, and rebuilding staffing as the department prepares to launch a Real Time Crime Center.

Silicosis: Countertops linked to Massachusetts man's diagnosis

A Massachusetts man in his 40s has been diagnosed with silicosis, an incurable lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops.

Two dead after fiery single-car crash on I-75 in Atlanta

Atlanta police say two people died in a fiery single-car crash on I-75 near Cleveland Avenue after the driver lost control and hit a pole.

1 killed, 1 injured in DeKalb County apartment complex shooting

One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a shooting at an apartment complex on Wood Bend Drive.

US DOJ files suit against Fulton County Court Clerk

Justice Department sued Fulton County clerk Che Alexander over access to sealed 2020 election records, citing alleged federal law violations.

Second suspect arrested in southwest Atlanta homicide investigation

Second suspect arrested out of state as Atlanta police expand homicide investigation with federal and New York authorities.