Retired DeKalb K-9 who lost leg after being shot dies
A DeKalb County Police Department K-9 has died five years after being shot in the line of duty and medically retired from the force.
DeKalb jailer fired, arrested after beating inmate with baton
According to arrest warrants, the jailer entered an inmate’s cell on July 4 at the DeKalb County Jail and repeatedly struck the inmate several times with a baton.
EXCLUSIVE: Video shows dismissed APD recruits getting kicked out of East Point bar
APD said they fired the recruits for not meeting department standards, and now there’s an internal investigation.
Hooters closes 2 more GA locations
Hooters has permanently closed two more locations in Georgia.
Flash floods surge across Georgia amid worsening climate
Georgia is experiencing a relentless barrage of severe weather as intense summer storms trigger widespread flash flooding across the state, from downtown Atlanta to rural communities. The combination of record-breaking rainfall and aging infrastructure is creating dangerous conditions that are straining emergency...
Ex-APD recruit faces charges after firing gun outside bar, police say
Wendy Celestin was charged with three misdemeanors after officers said he fired five shots into the air during a dispute with security outside U Bar in East Point.
Man found shot inside car at DeKalb apartment complex dies
Police said officers responded to the scene of a shooting on Watling Lane around 4:32 p.m.
Mom charged after 5-year-old shot to death could spend decades in prison if convicted
A DeKalb County mother is facing murder charges after her 5-year-old was shot and killed on Wednesday afternoon.
The Gigantic Thrift Store In Georgia Where $30 Goes A Seriously Long Way
Atlanta hides a secondhand paradise where bargain hunters transform modest budgets into magnificent hauls and every purchase powers a mission of hope. Lost-N-Found Youth Thrift Store stands as a testament to the beautiful alchemy that happens when community compassion meets retail therapy, creating a shopping...
Chattooga County School District to offer free breakfast, lunch for all students
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Students at a north Georgia school district will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2025-2026 school year. The Chattooga County School District said all five of its schools are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a federal program that doesn’t...