Decatur Man Arrested On Murder Charges In Fatal Assault

The deadly incident occurred during a dispute, which authorities say led to the beating death of a man in Stone Mountain.

Man Facing Rape, Kidnapping Charges Arrested After Skipping Trial: DeKalb Sheriff

A DeKalb County man was out on bond in connection to rape and kidnapping charges when authorities say he skipped court the day of the trial.

Decatur City Schools Closed Due To Water Main Break

A water main break impacting two high schools in Decatur prompted the closure of all schools district-wide.

DeKalb Murder Suspect Arrested In Fatal Gas Station Shooting

Authorities say a verbal dispute led the shooting death of a 27-year-old man at a Decatur gas station.

Wrong-Way I-285 Crash Kills 2 In DeKalb

A wrong-way driver hit a car on the I-285 exit ramp before crashing into a second car, killing two people, Doraville Police say.

Family Of Inmate Who Died In DeKalb Jail Files Lawsuit: Report

The lawsuit claimed at least two dozen jail workers and medical contractors purposely disregarded the man's "pleas for help."

Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian In DeKalb's Scottdale: Police

A man was found lying on the roadway and was later pronounced dead at a hospital, DeKalb County Police say.

Late Army Veteran's Family Sues DeKalb Sheriff Over His Death

An Army veteran's family says jail staff let the unresponsive man lie on the floor for more than three hours after he overdosed on fentanyl.

Woman Shot By Police At DeKalb County Apartment Complex: Reports

Police responded to the apartment complex after receiving a call about a person with a gun.

DeKalb School Superintendent Indicted On Federal Charges In IL

Illinois school board leaders say they are "deeply troubled and angered by these allegations" against the DeKalb school superintendent.

DeKalb Murder Suspect Arrested In Killing Of 2

A man is facing malice murder in connection with the deaths of a woman and another man at a DeKalb County apartment.

DeKalb Woman Dead After Being Run Over By SUV: Sheriff

A woman was accused of running over another woman with her SUV, killing her, in DeKalb County.

91 Manhole Covers Stolen In DeKalb; Man Arrested

Manhole covers have also been stolen in Rockdale and Gwinnett counties, police say.

3 Sought In Woman's Shooting Death, Burglary In DeKalb

DeKalb County Police is asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects accused in a burglary and fatal shooting of a woman.

7th Inmate Dies At DeKalb Jail, Authorities Say

The inmate's death came nearly three weeks after another inmate died at the DeKalb County Jail.

Ex-Jailer Arrested On Drug Charges In DeKalb Co.

Charges against the ex-DeKalb County jailer include possession of synthetic cannabinoid and marijuana or K2 with the intent to distribute.

DeKalb Inmate Dies Of Medical Emergency, Cops Say

A 49-year-old man who had been incarcerated since April at the DeKalb County Jail has died, authorities say.

Lockdown Triggered At Southwest DeKalb School

DeKalb County Schools officials told Patch that "a student issue" was being investigated Friday.

2 Charged With Murder In Fatal DeKalb Shootings

Authorities say they have arrested two people in connection with unrelated deadly shootings in DeKalb County.

GA Mom Sues Roblox, Claiming Sexploitation Of Son: Reports

Adults are reportedly accused of harassing a 9-year-old metro Atlanta boy and coercing him into sending them explicit photos of himself.

Mom Faces Murder Charge In Son's Shooting But She Did Not Pull Trigger: Police

DeKalb County Police are urging people to put their guns in a safe after a 5-year-old boy was shot to death.

Ex-DeKalb Jailer Arrested On Assault Charges

The former DeKalb County detention officer was also charged with violation of oath of office by a public officer, authorities say.

AI Used To Turn Photos Into Child Sex Abuse Material: DeKalb Prosecutors

A GA man was indicted after prosecutors say he used artificial intelligence to transforms ordinary images into child sex abuse material.

63 Arrested As DeKalb Cracks Down On Crime

Dozens of people were arrested on warrants ranging from murder to robbery to rape and aggravated assault, DeKalb County authorities say.

I-285 Police Shooting, Chase Ends In DeKalb Man's Arrest

Multiple agencies chased a man through DeKalb after he was accused of pointing a gun at officers and later shooting at an officer.

Atlanta-Area Rapper Silento Pleads Guilty To Cousin's Murder

Ricky Hawk, whose 2015 song "Watch Me Whip/Nae Nae" went viral, was also sentenced to prison for the murder of Frederick Rooks.

Driver Killed In I-285 Decatur Crash

The fatal crash happened on Interstate 285 north near Glenwood Road, police say.

EMS Worker Raped Woman He Says Fell Asleep In Car: DeKalb DA

A woman was awakened to an EMS worker assaulting her inside her car, DeKalb County prosecutors said Tuesday.

Baby Found, Teen Mom Missing In Decatur

Police said the teen​ remains missing after disappearing with her child around Saturday in Decatur.

Teen Killed In Decatur Shooting

The fatal shooting happened in the 4800 block of Glenwood Road, DeKalb County Police said.

Murder Suspect Arrested, Victim ID'ed In Decatur Shooting

DeKalb County Police say they tracked a murder suspect to a home where they found guns, drugs and cash.

Decatur Shooting Kills Man

DeKalb County Police asked anyone with information on the case to notify authorities.

Murder Suspect, Girlfriend Arrested At DeKalb Motel

The 40-year-old man, who was accused of killing another man who had been reported missing, was arrested at a Flat Shoals Road motel.

DeKalb Inmate Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In Cell

DeKalb County authorities say the 35-year-old man was found unresponsive during a medical emergency at the local jail.

13 Kids Saved, 17 Arrests In GA Child Sexual Exploitation Sting

Georgia authorities said the children who were found were living in households where child sexual exploitation occurred.

Suspicious Package Prompts Evacuation At DeKalb Courthouse

The suspicious package, containing non-hazardous materials, was located at the DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk's Office.

Man Convicted Of Murder, Assault Sentenced In Fatal Decatur Shooting

Prosecutors say a constant dispute between a couple and their landlord led to the shooting death of a woman at a DeKalb home.

MARTA Driver Fatally Shot Over $2.50 Bus Fare In Decatur: Reports

A passenger was injured in a shooting that killed a 47-year-old MARTA driver after a dispute over $2.50 in bus fare, per media reports.

Tesla Cybertruck Catches Fire At Decatur Dealership: Reports

The Decatur fire may have been sparked by the Tesla Cybertruck's battery, per a media report.

Cat Saved From Decatur House Fire

The American Red Cross was contacted to help five adults after a Weston Drive house fire.