Decatur GA

Maria DeLiberato, Public Defender and former attorney for Shelby Nealy, discusses her relationship and experiences with him. (7/24/25)

A colorful chapter in Decatur's transportation history can be yours. Driving the news: The city is auctioning off the orange, teal and pink oversized planters that used to separate bicyclists and motorists on West Howard Avenue. Catch up quick: On July 16, the city removed nearly 200 planters for a...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A retired DeKalb County Police K-9 has passed away after previously surviving a gunshot wound earlier in his career. The law enforcement community is saying goodbye to D'Jango, one of its bravest. The police K-9 survived a bullet wound, beat cancer, and taught everyone around him what it means to...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An overturned ambulance has shut down a busy DeKalb County road early Thursday afternoon. It happened at the intersection of Fellowship Road and Lavista Road. DeKalb County officials said the road is shut down. The ambulance overturned in a two-vehicle crash. “There are no...

Rapper GloRilla, born Gloria Hallelujah Woods, is making headlines for more than just her music after a home burglary led to her arrest. The 24-year-old artist, known for hits like 'F.N.F. (Let's Go)' and 'Tomorrow 2,' is facing charges after deputies uncovered drugs during an investigation at her metro Atlanta home.

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is announcing the launch of a housing project for families currently living in extended-stay motels. The $8 million project aims to rapidly re-house families in need and provide long-term housing stability.

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking in metro Atlanta, the FBI's Atlanta branch, teaming with various state and local enforcement agencies, has arrested 21 individuals following a thorough investigation. Fox 5 Atlanta reports that the collaborative effort led to the seizing of drugs worth over $5 million on...

More than a year after a deadly shooting in Forest Park, the man investigators say is responsible is behind bars.

Trigger Warning: This article contains details about child abuse. A Clayton County mother has filed a lawsuit alleging severe abuse and a cover-up at Rainbow House, a youth shelter in Jonesboro, Georgia, where her 13-year-old daughter, referred to as “A.C.,” was placed in 2022. The case highlights systemic failures...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is kicking off a statewide listening tour on Thursday as part of her bid to become Georgia's next governor. I'm retiring! Last chance to enjoy 80% OFF all my jewelry!Because I'm retiring, I'm selling my entire handmade jewelry collection at a HUGE...