Massive debris fire burns for more than 24 hours in DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Firefighters have been battling a massive debris fire for more than 24 hours near South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, and fire officials say air quality in the area will be poor for days. The fire started early Tuesday morning at ArborServ, a...
Gwinnett County Restaurant Report Card – 05/04/2026
The Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments conducted food service inspections in Gwinnett County on 05/04/2026. The following 18 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 7 locations MARUDHAM — 🟡 81 (Grade B)• Inspected: 05-04-2026 • 3435 Medlock Bridge Rd Suite 204 Norcross GA 30092KINGSTON...
DeKalb County Schools closings: District won’t make recommendations until next school year
After months of meetings, DeKalb County Schools officials say they will not make any recommendations until next school year.
Cat tests positive for rabies in DeKalb County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A cat tested positive for rabies in DeKalb County on Monday, according to the county government. The case involved a dead cat in Lithonia, the government said. It’s unclear if it was a stray or a pet. “Georgia is a rabies endemic...
Wealth advisor: ‘Economy is likely to get worse before it gets better’
“It’s a mess and it’s getting messier,” Max Kulyk said, describing the current economy. “Consumer prices have gone up so sharply that people are having to make difficult decisions,” he said. Kulyk is a Decatur-based wealth advisor and CEO/founder at Chicory Wealth, which he describes...
Gwinnett County Police Officer relieved of duty after being arrested on battery, stalking charges
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A Gwinnett County police officer was arrested and later relieved of duty for her involvement in a domestic dispute, the department said. According to a release, on May 1, officers in Gwinnett responded to a domestic dispute involving Renee Downer, a police officer with the department, and a former partner.
‘It was a disaster’: Actor recalls moments ceiling collapsed at Lawrenceville rehearsal hall
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A theater company in Gwinnett County is rehearsing in a different space after the ceiling in their rehearsal room almost collapsed on top of them over the weekend. The Aurora theater company was rehearsing “In the Heights” on Saturday afternoon when it happened,...
Rabies case confirmed in major metro Atlanta community
The DeKalb County government confirmed a positive rabies case on Tuesday after an incident involving a cat and a raccoon.
North Gwinnett High School lockdown: key details emerging
North Gwinnett High School in Gwinnett County, Georgia, was placed under lockdown this afternoon following reports of a possible active shooter on or near campus. As of this evening, no shooting had been confirmed, and Gwinnett County Police had not released a formal statement verifying the nature of the threat or the circumstances that prompted the precautionary measure.
State’s largest diaper bank short on deposits
Georgia’s largest diaper bank isn’t getting enough deposits. The nonprofit Helping Mamas is struggling to meet a growing state-wide need.

















