DeKalb firefighter who lost leg in crash leaves hospital
Firefighters displayed a show of solidarity as DeKalb County firefighter Eboni Kennedy, who lost her leg in a crash, left Grady Hospital for the Shepherd Center.
19-year-old killed in fall from vacant building used in 'Stranger Things'
A young woman is dead after falling from a building on Emory University’s Briarcliff property early Friday morning, prompting a police investigation into how the incident happened.
DeKalb opens new Real Time Crime Center
DeKalb County leaders unveiled a new Real Time Crime Center on Friday, marking what officials describe as a major step toward more technology-driven policing.
79-year-old Decatur man arrested for child exploitation
A Decatur man has been arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe into the sexual exploitation of children.
Man injured in DeKalb home shooting, shots fired from outside
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that injured one person inside a home early Friday morning.
Shaq spreads holiday cheer to students at DeKalb School of the Arts
Students at DeKalb School of the Arts received a special visit from Shaq-A-Claus, who spread some holiday cheer with gifts for everyone.
Decatur man arrested on child molestation charges
Adam Steele Ford, 34, of Decatur is charged with two counts of aggravated child molestation stemming from incidents that allegedly occurred between July and August 2025.
Rookie DeKalb firefighter seriously injured in firetruck crash: ‘I just prayed’
Firefighter Eboni Kennedy lost her leg in a Rockbridge Road firetruck crash and has undergone four surgeries.
DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum selected as next Director of Public Safety
DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum has been appointed the county’s next Director of Public Safety, succeeding Jack Lumpkin and bringing nearly four decades of public service experience to the role.
Ellenwood overnight house fire forces family from home
An overnight fire displaced a DeKalb County family just days before Christmas.
PDK expansion approved as neighbors raise volume on noise concerns
DeKalb County approved new hangars at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, drawing praise for revenue and concern over noise.
Garbage truck catches fire on I-285 near Ponce de Leon Avenue
A sanitation truck caught fire on I-285 Tuesday afternoon causing heavy traffic.
6 DeKalb County schools removed from federal improvement list
Six DeKalb County schools were removed from federal improvement lists after showing academic progress, while three others were added to the TSI list for additional support needs.
Vigil held for Dekalb County Sheriff-elect killed 25 years ago
DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown was killed 25 years ago.
Body camera video shows Chamblee officers revive man after workplace heart attack
Four Chamblee police officers used CPR and an AED to revive a man after he suffered a cardiac arrest at work.
5 apartments destroyed in DeKalb fire: Residents describe 'fire cooking in between the walls'
Five apartments were destroyed in a DeKalb County fire, displacing multiple families but causing no reported injuries.
21-year-old college football player killed in Stone Mountain house fire
A 21-year-old college football player was found dead after a house fire broke out Monday afternoon in Stone Mountain.
Deadly robbery attempt at Lithonia-area gas station; 1 on the run
Police say an attempted robbery led to a shootout that killed 19-year-old Tristyn Mays at a Covington Highway gas station.
Father charged after DeKalb child accidentally shoots self
A child is recovering after accidentally shooting themselves, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.
Christmas light displays in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
Here’s a curated roundup of the most popular and dazzling Christmas light displays shining across metro Atlanta and North Georgia this season.