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Arrest made in Decatur shooting that killed pregnant woman and unborn child

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn child in Decatur, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.

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Five people shot at DeKalb County house party after fight, police say

Five people were shot at a DeKalb County home following a fight Monday night, and so far, police say no arrests have been made.

  • Jun 16
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Fiery crash involving tractor-trailer closes lanes on I-285 near Glenwood Road

A crash involving four vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, led to a fire and delays for rush-hour commuters early Tuesday morning.

  • Jun 16
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DeKalb County extends data center moratorium through September

DeKalb County commissioners have approved a 100-day extension of a moratorium on new data center applications, keeping the pause in place through the end of September.

  • Jun 10
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DeKalb County officer stabbed before suspect shot and injured, police say

A DeKalb County police officer is recovering after being stabbed during an encounter with a suspect who was later shot and injured by police, authorities said.

  • Jun 8
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Son says parents' dispute ended in deadly shooting in Johns Creek, police say

Police in Johns Creek say a family dispute inside a home ended in tragedy late Saturday night, leaving two people dead.

  • Jun 8
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Man accused of killing woman, shooting himself in DeKalb County Publix parking lot

Police have charged a man with murder after they say he shot a woman to death and then turned the gun on himself in a DeKalb County Publix's parking lot.

  • May 7
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Raccoon, cat test positive for rabies in DeKalb County neighborhood

DeKalb County officials are warning residents in the Lithonia area about a positive rabies case involving a raccoon and a dead cat.

  • May 6
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DeKalb County makes changes to school closure plan after community feedback

After months of parent feedback, the DeKalb County School District says it won't be making any decisions on whether to shut down or convert any of its schools in the near future.

  • May 5
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Man found guilty for murder of stranger who gave him ride to DeKalb County park

The victim decided to help a man in need by giving him a ride and letting him use his phone. In return, prosecutors say the man left him for dead and stole his SUV.

  • Apr 29
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Police identify suspect accused of setting fires in DeKalb County

Authorities accuse the man of setting at least 15 fires within a half-mile radius of Georgia State University Perimeter College's Clarkston campus.

  • Apr 28
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Once-promising Black Wall Street Market in Georgia closes, vendors criticize management and short notice

The New Black Wall Street Market in Stonecrest once held promise to be a thriving epicenter for Black business owners in DeKalb County.

  • Apr 28
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Suspect in custody after series of overnight fires in DeKalb County

For hours, firefighters battled flames spotted around DeKalb County. Now authorities say they have a person in custody.

  • Apr 27
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DeKalb animal shelters expanding services after county approves new funding

The nonprofit said the funding will increase its free spay/neuter capacity by around six times the number annually.

  • Apr 22
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New DeKalb homeowners waiting on trash carts as county works on backlog

Some people living in DeKalb County said they are still waiting for trash carts weeks after moving into their homes.

  • Apr 21
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Atlanta woman files lawsuit over raid by deputies, U.S. Marshals for suspect already in jail

An Atlanta woman is seeking justice after she says the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshals executed a raid on her home searching for a suspect who was already behind bars.

  • Apr 14
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19-year-old, mother charged in shooting during DeKalb County football game

Investigators say the 19-year-old opened fire on officers after being asked to leave the high school football game, and his mom picked him up after the shooting.

  • Apr 2
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Guns, fentanyl found during search of DeKalb County home, police say

Investigators say they found dozens of guns, a deadly amount of fentanyl, other drugs, and multiple digital scales while searching the home in Stone Mountain.

  • Mar 24
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Despite ever-evolving lighting industry, The Neon Company shines bright

If you've seen the bright lights of some of Atlanta's most iconic neon signs, there's a good chance the folks behind The Neon Company off DeKalb Avenue created it.

  • Mar 13
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Georgia man accused of sexually assaulting shoppers at Kroger and Publix stores arrested, police say

A man accused of inappropriately touching strangers at several DeKalb County grocery stores over the past several months is now in custody, police said.

  • Mar 12
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DeKalb County officer stabbed by man during confrontation at gas station

A DeKalb County police officer has been rushed the hospital after officials say he was stabbed by an "intoxicated unwanted person" at a gas station early Friday morning.

  • Mar 6
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Decatur letter carriers rally amid national NALC contract negotiations

As national contract talks continue in Washington, D.C., postal workers In the Atlanta area join a nationwide push for better pay, improved safety, and stronger workforce protections.

  • Feb 22
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Atlanta Dream's Brionna Jones makes major progress in recovery from meniscus injury

Atlanta Dream center Brionna Jones is making strong progress in her recovery from right knee surgery and is expected to rejoin team activities within the next week, the team announced Wednesday.

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Georgia lawmakers not changing voting maps during special session

Georgia House leadership say they are holding off on redrawing Georgia's legislative maps​ during the special legislative session.

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Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants could bring flooding rains to metro Atlanta

North and central Georgia could see several inches of rain and an increased risk of flooding later this week as the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur move inland. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for most of the state.

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Athens brewery supporting Sapelo Island's residents with special spirit

The Athens brewery's new Sapelo Aperitivo uses the sour orange that only grows on Sapelo Island, and a percentage of the sales go to preserving the heritage and land of the Gullah-Geechee people.

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Walker County man sentenced to 300 years for child porn collection

Investigators say the Walker County grocery store worker was found to have more than 266,000 pieces of child sexual abuse material in DVDs and USB flash drives in his home.

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