🌱 Patch AM: Pine LakeFest and 10 more events

Happening soon: StoryWalk at Legacy Park on the Decatur Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How new DNA testing finally closed a 1990 Decatur rape case.

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🌱 Patch AM: Why Decatur keeps standing out in Metro Atlanta’s growth boom

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🌱 Patch AM: How DNA from 1990 finally put a Decatur rapist behind bars

Make time for 5K Run/Walk & Free Health Fair on the Decatur Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Where in DeKalb are West Nile–positive mosquitoes turning up now?

You won’t want to miss Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival on the Decatur Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Water main break disrupts Columbia Elementary and nearby Decatur streets

Also, don’t miss 5K Run/Walk & Free Health Fair on the Decatur Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a broken water main disrupted a Decatur elementary school day

You won’t want to miss 5K Run/Walk & Free Health Fair on the Decatur Patch calendar

Inmate Dies Suddenly At DeKalb Jail: Sheriff

The death of an inmate at the DeKalb County Jail was "a sudden and unanticipated medical emergency," authorities say.

Man Who Fatally Hit Grandmother During Police Chase Indicted: DeKalb Prosecutors

The man lost control of the car during a police chase, killing a grandmother and injuring her grandson in DeKalb County, prosecutors say.

UPDATE: Ex-DeKalb Officer Released On Bond In Man's Fatal Shooting During Arrest

A former DeKalb Co. police officer is facing involuntary manslaughter charges in the shooting death of a man he was handcuffing.

Murder Suspect Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of 2 At DeKalb Sleepover

A 13-year-old and a 45-year-old were killed in a shooting at a sleepover that several boys were attending in DeKalb County, authorities say.

Murder Suspect On Top 10 Most Wanted List Arrested In DeKalb

DeKalb County authorities say they have arrested a murder suspect who had been on the run for more than two years after a man's death.

Scottdale Early Learning names nonprofit and education executive as CEO

Dr. Leah Skinner will lead the organization’s next chapter of growth and community impact

DeKalb Officer Stabbed In Head, Arm During Call For Service: GBI

A man accused of attacking a DeKalb County Police officer, stabbing them in the head and arm, was critically injured in a police shooting.

On-Duty Officer Stabbed, Suspect Shot In DeKalb

Police say a suspect who stabbed a police officer was shot during an incident in DeKalb County.

Local Business Spotlight: Right at Home – Greater Atlanta

Compassionate in-home care helping seniors maintain independence and quality of life.

Man Sought In 3 States Arrested In GA

A man from metro Atlanta, with active warrants against him in Georgia and two other states, is among three people facing drug charges.

Local Business Spotlight: 3DEEP 3 on 3 Developmental Basketball League

Youth basketball development and community engagement through competitive play

1 Dead, 2 Injured In Head-On DeKalb Crash

A vehicle crossed a center line and hit another vehicle head-on, leading to a deadly crash in DeKalb County, police say.

5 Charged In DeKalb Street Takeover

Police say one of the suspects crashed into a patrol car while trying to flee the scene of a street takeover.

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3 Arrested After Major Drug Bust, Car Break-In Probe In DeKalb

Two police chases ended with the arrests of three people on Glenwood Day in DeKalb County.

USPS Worker Dies After Truck Overturns During Decatur Crash

A U.S. Postal Service truck flipped over during a two-vehicle crash, pinning the 41-year-old mother underneath it, media reports say.

Police Send Warning Amid Planned Glenwood Day

DeKalb County Police have sent a warning as Glenwood Day, a longtime celebration of the local community, is planned in Decatur.

Murder Suspect In 3 Deadly Shootings Dies At DeKalb Jail

A man facing three counts of malice murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a DHS worker and two others dies at the DeKalb Co. Jail.

Convicted Gunman In Teen's Shooting Death At Vigil Sentenced: DeKalb D.A.

Surveillance video shows the convicted gunman firing shots at the 17-year-old boy after he had fallen to the ground, prosecutors say.

2 Die, 1 Arrested In DeKalb Shootings

One of two women who died in a pair of Decatur shootings was also fatally stabbed, police say.

Woman Dead In DeKalb Stabbing, Shooting

Police said a woman was found with stab and gunshot wounds in DeKalb County.

Officer Shot, Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested In DeKalb

Officials say an armed robbery suspect opened fire on a police officer assisting with his arrest, injuring the DeKalb officer.

See 'Outback Noir' Queen, Jane Harper, in Roswell with Afternoon Tea, Prizes and Big Author Reveal April 18

The New York Times bestselling author to detail "Last One Out" four days after release alongside Kimberly Belle during Roswell Reads event

Man Found Shot Along I-285 In DeKalb Dies, Police Say

DeKalb County Police say a witness drove the man from the scene and called for help once they reached I-285.

Man Accused Of Groping Strangers At DeKalb Grocery Stores

When he was arrested, DeKalb Co. Police said the man was wearing the same clothes as he did in one of the store surveillance videos.

YMCA of Metro Atlanta Unveils Historical Marker Recognizing Birthplace of Youth Soccer in the U.S.

Marker installed at Columbia Theological Seminary fields where the nation’s first YMCA youth soccer programs began

Man Killed In Shooting At DeKalb Party ID'ed

Police have identified the man killed in a shooting that injured two other men at a party in DeKalb County.

Officer Stabbed During Fight With Suspect: DeKalb Police

DeKalb County Police were responding to a call when authorities accused a suspect of stabbing an officer.

1 Dead, 1 Injured In DeKalb Shooting After Dispute

Police say the man turned the gun on himself after shooting and injuring a woman at a DeKalb County apartment.

1 Injured In Shooting At Stonecrest Mall, Police Say

The mall was evacuated on Saturday as DeKalb County authorities investigated the incident.

2 Injured, Family Displaced In Pair Of DeKalb Fires: Reports

Windy conditions contributed to the spread of one of the fires that injured two people in DeKalb County, media reports say.

Person Of Interest In Killing Of GA Postal Worker In Custody: Report

The 31-year-old U.S. Postal Service worker was reportedly fatally shot while completing a route in Decatur.

Domain Capital Group Promotes Decatur Resident

Isabela Salas named director of investments, media, entertainment & technology for Domain Capital Advisors