Top public high schools in Georgia, according to U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of Best High Schools in the nation, including data on nearly 25,000 public high schools across 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Thieves steal generator from metro Atlanta teen entrepreneur's bus
The 14-year-old metro Atlanta boy was speaking in Washington, D.C. when he found out that someone had pried open his renovated school bus and stole its generator.
Court to hear case over 2018 car crash that killed 5-year-old Decatur boy
Prosecutors say the Georgia psychiatrist should be held accountable for her actions that caused the crash that killed young boy, but her lawyers say she was suffering a psychotic break that rendered her legally insane.
11 arrested in drug, firearm busts at DeKalb County gas stations, police say
Eleven people are facing charges after DeKalb County police say they found drugs and stolen guns during a bust targeting four local gas stations.
Stone Mountain man sentenced for 2020 death of woman found in car
A Stone Mountain man, Gerald Jerome Clark, has been sentenced to life in prison plus 25 years for the murder of Mary Kilpatrick in 2020.
DeKalb County sanitation worker says sanitation system getting worse
Jerry Prioleau, a sanitation worker in DeKalb County, faces safety worries every day on the job.
Woman arrested, charged in deadly car crash that killed Lakeside High student
Police have arrested the woman accused in the death of a Lakeside High School student who was killed in a car crash back in February.
Early voting begins for Georgia's May primary, judicial elections
The high-profile races in May's primary include a challenger to Fulton County DA Fani Willis and multiple candidates vying to be the county's next sheriff.
Armed suspect holding woman against her will surrenders to DeKalb SWAT
An armed individual accused of holding a woman against her will on Flowers Road in DeKalb County is facing serious charges.
Missing Decatur man with dementia may be looking for his wife, police say
Have you seen Elmer Thomas? DeKalb County police have been searching for the missing 87-year-old Decatur man who they believe is out looking for his wife.
Brookhaven city leaders concerned over ambulance response times
Brookhaven city leaders addressed concerns over ambulance response times during a discussion this morning.
Man rescued from trench near North Druid Hills, Peachtree roads
A man was rescued from a trench near the intersection of North Druid Hills Road and Peachtree Road NE in Brookhaven on Thursday afternoon.
GDOT employee hit by out-of-control car on I-285, troopers say
A Georgia Department of Transportation employee has been taken to the hospital after officials say they hit by a car while standing on the side of I-285.
Police investigate daylight killing in DeKalb County neighborhood
A man was found shot to death in the middle of a grassy yard on Wednesday afternoon in DeKalb County.
Major road closure: North Druid Hills Road Shuts down for 3-month bridge reconstruction
The closure will begin at 9 p.m. Friday, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Community mourns tragic loss of 5-year-old Kaden Jackson in DeKalb County accident
DeKalb County police say 5-year-old Kaden Jackson was hit by a vehicle at an apartment complex on Flat Shoals Road.
Decatur man found guilty of killing neighbor in 2020 over bicycle
Alphonso Watts, 53, has been convicted by a jury trial for the murder of Darryl Halden, 35, who lived above him.
2 injured, man arrested after stabbing at DeKalb County home, police say
A man is in custody after police say he stabbed two family members during an argument inside a DeKalb County home.
Repairs completed on McLendon Drive water main leak in DeKalb County
Crews have repaired a water main leak on McLendon Drive in DeKalb County.
5-year-old boy hit by car at DeKalb apartments has died, police say
A 5-year-old boy who was hit by a car in the parking lot of a DeKalb County apartment complex has died from his injuries, police say.