Georgia State University, Perimeter College to Merge into Single Institution

Find out what this will mean for DeKalb County students attending Georgia Perimeter College.

Meet Scrappy, an Affectionate Senior Cat!

Adopt a Senior Cat at Furkids for $0, or Foster a Cat with all Expenses Paid! Give the Gift of a Forever Home Today.

Electronics Recycling and Shoe Collection Event, Saturday, January 10th (9 a.m. - noon)

Electronics Recycling and Shoe Collection Event with Keep DeKalb Beautiful

Petco Drops Chinese-Made Treats

Federal officials are investigating reports the treats sickened and killed thousands of pets.

Join Smoke Rise Elementary Charter School for our first Spirit Night of 2015 at All American Skating Center located at 5400 Bermuda Rd, Stone Mountain, on Friday, January 9th from 6-8 p.m.

Join Smoke Rise Elementary Charter School for our first Spirit Night of 2015 at All American Skating Center in Stone Mountain this Friday

Pre-K and Kindergarten Pre-Registration Tours

Parents are invited to our Private Pre-K and Kindergarten Pre-Registration Tours in January and February!

Fatal House Fire in Cumming, East Cobb Principal Sentenced, Hazmat Situation in Gwinnett, Former Cherokee County Official Charged With Theft

Also: Johns Creek runoff is Tuesday, Fire damages Roswell home, Smyrna burglars sought, Teens charged as adults for new year's murder

Homeowner Shoots Burglary Suspect in Shoulder

A DeKalb County resident who was asleep heard his front door being kicked in, grabbed a weapon and shot the intruder, police say.

Brrr! Think It's Cold Now? Wait Until Mid-Week

Get ready for coldest temps of the season so far in DeKalb County and elsewhere.

Electronics Recycling Event Set for Northlake Mall

DeKalb County residents can safely dispose of old TVs, cell phones, computers and more on Jan. 10.

Lovejoy, the New Year's Comet, Brightens Skies this Week

New comet out-dazzles and out-shines astronomers’ expectations, plus 2015’s best meteor showers and other celestial spectacles.

Good News: Officer Saves Overdose Victim, Pets of the Week, 911 Dispatcher Helps Driver Submerged in Pond

Top good news posts this week include dog fighting rescues up for adoption, first babies of 2015 and more.

Shallowford Presbyterian School Open Houses

Shallowford Presbyterian School is hosting Open Houses for prospective parents of students 15 months-first grade.

Teens Face Murder Charges, Youngsters Steal iPads, CVS Armed Robbery, 'Housewives' Star Arrested, Woman Rescued From Pond, Mosque Lawsuit

Plus, an investigator in DeKalb County has been charged with DUI and evidence has been released in a toddler's hot car death investigation.

911 Call After Chief Shoots Wife, Teens Face Murder Charges, Dad Leaves Toddler in Car: News Nearby

Top posts in Ga. include the weekend forecast (more rain) and an officer's quick thinking to save a drug overdose victim.

Furkids Cat Shelter is Now Open to the Public every Mon, Wed, Sat!

Come see Georgia’s largest no-kill, free-roaming cat shelter and find a furry friend or two. New 2 for 1 adoption pricing now in effect!

Decatur NonProfit Selects Rev. McGregor Mosley as Executive Director

In her new position, Rev. McGregor Mosley will lead environmentalism initiatives with Georgia Interfaith Power & Light.

Ring in the New Year with a New Pet, and Your Adoption Fee will be FREE! And Meet LifeLine's DeKalb County Animal Services Pet of the Week

A New Year, Fee-Waived Adoptions and Wonderful Pets -- Oh My!

Weekend Weather: Rain, Rain Won't Go Away

Looks like a wet weekend ahead for the DeKalb County area. Here's the regional forecast.

Olivia Harmon Gets Early Start At Community Service

Celebrate America with Community Service

Mosque Lawsuit, Chick-Fil-A Data Breach, UGA Website Hack, 'Honey Boo Boo' Threat, Comcast Hiring New Employees

Plus, a metro Atlanta man is accused of molesting a young family member dozens of times.

Possible Data Breach at Chick-Fil-A Reported

The Georgia-based company is working with IT security firms to confirm the existence of a breach and the extent of the potential damage.

DeKalb Restaurant Scores: KFC/Taco Bell, IHOP, McDonald's

Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for DeKalb County restaurants.

Murder Suspect Arrested at Walmart, Skimmer Found at Bank's ATM, Driver Plunges into Pond, Good Samaritan Robbed, Teen Nearly Dies in Robbery

Plus, RHOA star arrested, driver in Midtown wreck wanted in Kentucky, evidence in hot car death, officer shoots dog and armed man, and more.

Woman's Body Found in Forsyth, Marietta Woman Dies in Florida, Driver Rescued from Sinking Car, Alpharetta Bank Robbed, DeKalb Investigator Nabbed for DUI

Also: Youngsters allegedly steal iPads from school, children left in cars, Police chase clogs Downtown Connector, and more

DeKalb Investigator Charged with DUI, Speeding

The chief investigator for the district attorney's office was stopped after he was allegedly driving 104 mph on Interstate 20.

7 New Year's Resolutions Everyone Should Make

What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2015? Share with us.

GOOD NEWS: Flash Mob Wedding, 'Selma' Actress, Neighbor Saves Christmas

Top good news posts this week include police officers issuing $100 bills to unsuspecting drivers.

Neighbor Saves Christmas Gifts From Fire, Santa Claus Hall of Fame, Murder-Suicide, Officers Hand Out Money, Flash Mob Wedding, Fake Diplomas

Plus, a new ice skating rink has opened in Sandy Springs and a teacher was arrested for marijuana possession.

Every Saturday is Caturday at Furkids Cat Shelter!

Come see Georgia’s largest no-kill, free-roaming cat shelter and find a furry friend or two. New 2 for 1 adoption pricing now in effect!

Wedding Flash Mob, Christmas Murder-Suicide, Georgia Jobs Numbers: News Nearby

Top posts from Ga. include neighbors saving Christmas presents from fire, traffic cops hand out $100 to unsuspecting drivers.

DeKalb County Arts School Accepting Applications, Offering Info Sessions

DeKalb School of the Arts enhances the education of students grades 8 through 12 with a variety of arts programs.

Luminescent Wires Bring Dunwoody Community Center Performance to Life

The Lightwire Theatre production at the Marcus Jewish Community Center uses glowing wires in a full-body puppetry performance.

What to Do with Your Christmas Tree

DeKalb County will pick up your live tree at no cost if you follow a few simple rules. Pickup starts Dec. 26.

Take LifeLine's DeKalb Animal Services Pet of the Week "Home for the Pawlidays" for just $30

Adopt a dog or cat for special low rates! And meet our wonderful DeKalb County Animal Services Pet of the Week.

ICYMI: How to Make Gift Returns Fast and Easy

Know the return policies for Kohl's, Macy’s, Target, Walmart, Toys "R" Us, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret and more before you go.

ICYMI: Where to Eat on Christmas in DeKalb County

Forego the stress of a holiday banquet by ordering from one of these DeKalb County restaurants open on Dec. 25.

ASPCA Offers Holiday Pet Safety Tips

Holiday lights, Christmas trees and leftovers can be harmful to pets.

Students Share Christmas Songs, Teacher Arrested, Taxpayers Fund Insurance For Mayor's Girlfriend, Hospital Hit With Medicare Penalty, 2 Shot at Movie Theater

Plus, bond was denied for a couple accused of issuing fake diplomas and a new ice skating rink has opened in Sandy Springs.

Track Santa's Sleigh En Route to DeKalb County

The folks at NORAD are gearing up to chart Santa Claus’ Christmas Eve journey across the globe.