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Close-up of an older man with dark skin, gray curly hair, and a full gray beard. His expression is neutral, and his eyes are looking directly at the camera.

Mattie’s Call issued for missing 72-year-old Decatur man

by B.T. ClarkMay 2, 2026May 3, 2026

Entrance to a Home & Pharmacy store with a blue sign above the automatic sliding doors. In front of the entrance, there are three concrete bollards, and a large pile of dark-colored clothing or fabric scattered on the ground. A shopping cart filled with items is positioned to the left side near a brick wall. A "No Parking Fire Lane" sign is mounted on the wall near the entrance. The ground is paved with interlocking bricks.

Fire

Chamblee Walmart closed after man sets fire inside store

by B.T. ClarkMay 2, 2026May 2, 2026

Map showing the general area of overnight fires in DeKalb County on April 26-27, 2026. The approximate incident area is marked with a yellow dashed circle with a 0.5 mile radius centered on Georgia State University Clarkston Campus. Key locations within the circle include Memorial College Avenue (initial call area for woods/brush fire), Parklane Drive, Hallford Stadium, and 827 North Indian Creek Drive (Masjid Al-Momineen Mosque Property). An inset map shows the location of DeKalb County in relation to Atlanta, GA. The map includes a scale bar in miles and is produced by the DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department.

Crime

Suspected arsonest arrested after string of fires near Georgia State University’s Clarkston Campus

by B.T. ClarkApril 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Crime

Georgia man sentenced to life in prison for killing teen at candlelight vigil

by B.T. ClarkApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Crime

2 women killed in DeKalb County Monday morning in connected shootings

by B.T. ClarkApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026

White robot human features

Local

Chamblee adds AI chatbot to city website

by B.T. ClarkApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Crime

Teen arrested in shooting at DeKalb school football game

by B.T. ClarkApril 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Crime

Man jailed after robbing clothing seller at gunpoint in Decatur

by B.T. ClarkApril 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Pile of used tires. Daylight photo with minimum editing. Good for illustration in different kinds of automotive editorials. Model in the center is Goodyear Ultra Grip studded winter tire.

Crime

DeKalb police arrest 10 in tire dumping crackdown

by B.T. ClarkMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Crime

DeKalb Grocery Store Groper arrested

by B.T. ClarkMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026