Police accuse man of killing his own uncle in Stonecrest
DeKalb County police say a man shot and killed his own uncle in Stonecrest on Saturday evening.
'New Black Wall Street Market' set to open Labor Day weekend in Stonecrest
The “New Black Wall Street Market” is set to open Labor Day weekend and is based on the legacy of “Black Wall Street” in the early 1900s in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
DeKalb police seeking help in Easter Sunday murder investigation
Detectives said 41-year-old Othneil Johnson was killed on April 4, 2021, at condominiums on Fairington Ridge Circle in Stonecrest while working on a friend's car.
Stonecrest mayor accused of receiving $50K kickback from church
A new report outlines new accusations Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary accepted kickbacks from businesses and churches that received federal COVID-10 CARES Act funding.
Stonecrest mayor responds to accusations of CARES Act funds misuse
Mayor Jason Lary is pushing back on allegations that he siphoned off some of the $6.2 million DeKalb County gave the city of Stonecrest from the CARES Act in late 2020. He insists the funds helped several businesses stay afloat in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teen wounded in DeKalb County apartment shooting
Stunned residents gathered near the scene of a DeKalb County apartment complex that left a 19-year-old male wounded. DeKalb County detectives worked into the evening on Wednesday collecting evidence.
2 bodies discovered inside Stonecrest home, DeKalb County police investigating
DeKalb County police are investigating after two bodies were found in a Stonecrest home late Wednesday night.
Company's initiative supports Georgia businesses, dedicated employees
One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.
Stonecrest leaders trying to create new 'Black Wall Street'
Stonecrest leaders are working to make the city an entrepreneurial hub with a new marketplace that could open as soon as May.
Stonecrest mayor says power struggle is compromising his health
City of Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary offered an apology for speaking tersely to council members during an online virtual retreat during the last weekend of February. He was clearly irritated the five-member council had not yet selected one of the four people he nominated as Acting City Manager. When it became clear his pointed remarks offended some on the council Sunday, he offered this explanation during the meeting that's now posted on the city's YouTube page.
Stonecrest mayor announces possible 3rd battle with cancer
The mayor of the city of Stonecrest may be battling his third round of cancer since 2018.
Home Depot to open 3 new distribution centers, creating 1,000 jobs in greater Atlanta
The Home Depot announced Tuesday that it will open three new distribution centers in Georgia over the next 18 months. The expansion is projected to bring approximately 1,000 additional jobs to the Atlanta area, including full-time and part-time positions.
Police: Badly decomposed body found in Stonecrest area
DeKalb County police are investigating after a badly decomposed body was found by a utility crew in the Stonecrest area Thursday morning.
Georgia sisters' ice cream shop thriving during tough COVID-19 pandemic
The two sisters worked at the ice cream shop when they were teenagers. Years later, they now own it and have gone viral.
Worshipers in Stonecrest take part in peaceful parking lot protest
Churchgoers in Stonecrest took part in a peaceful, parking lot protest Sunday morning at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.
Man killed in shooting at DeKalb County Walmart
Police are investigating a deadly shooting at a Walmart in DeKalb County.
Police: 2nd suspect arrested in Mall at Stonecrest shooting investigation
One more suspect in the murder of a man at the Mall at Stonecrest is still on the run.
1 in custody, 2 wanted in deadly Mall at Stonecrest shooting
Police say the three men are wanted for a murder in the Mall at Stonecrest parking lot.
Officials to add public safety center in Mall at Stonecrest
The City of Stonecrest unveiled a plan Friday to increase security at the Mall at Stonecrest.
Police: Man killed in shooting outside the Mall at Stonecrest
The unidentified victim was gunned down in the mall's parking lot.