City of Decatur plans to install 19 new security cameras downtown

City officials have approved the installation of 19 new security cameras throughout Decatur’s downtown business district in an effort to enhance public safety.

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Georgia grocery stores

A listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss is linked to newly recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettucine alfredo products sold at Georgia Kroger and Walmart stores.

Children's burial site discovered at Decatur's Legacy Park, work paused

City officials in Decatur are taking steps to preserve an unmarked burial site uncovered during construction at Legacy Park, once the grounds of a 19th-century orphanage.

Groundbreaking for Phase 2 of affordable housing in Decatur

The housing development represents Decatur’s first ground-up residential community for local families in decades.

Juneteenth events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025

Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at one of the many Juneteenth events happening across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

Teen critically injured in shooting at DeKalb County neighborhood

A teenager has been rushed to the hospital in critical condition after an overnight shooting in a DeKalb County neighborhood.

MARTA adds new fare evasion reporting button to buses

MARTA is hoping a new reporting system will allow its drivers to be informers, not enforcers, when it comes to bus fares.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders get 400% pay raise

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are reportedly getting a "life-changing" 400% pay raise this season, a big jump revealed in their new Netflix series.

Georgia student joins lawsuit over plan to gut Job Corps centers

A Georgia student is suing the U.S. Department of Labor over the Trump administration’s decision to shut down Job Corps centers around the country.

Northwest Georgia officer arrested for assaulting arrestee

Joel "Chris" Wooten, 52, was arrested Wednesday, according to the GBI. He's charged with aggravated battery and violation of oath by a public officer.

Douglas County deputies arrest 10 in Lithia Springs street racing crackdown

Ten people were arrested in Lithia Springs for participating in illegal street racing, with charges including street racing and possession of marijuana.