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11-Year-Old boy missing from Stone Mountain home

by B.T. ClarkMay 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Traffic & Transportation

New pedestrian bridge opens at MARTA’s Indian Creek Station

by B.T. ClarkMay 18, 2026May 18, 2026

A close-up of a black and white cat with blue eyes walking towards the camera with its mouth open. In the background, a blurred orange cat is sitting on a concrete surface.

Dead cat tests positive for rabies in Lithonia area

by B.T. ClarkMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Multiple police vehicles with flashing red, blue, and yellow lights are blocking a road at night. A few people are standing near the vehicles, and other cars are visible in the background with their headlights on. The scene is illuminated by streetlights and emergency lights.

Traffic & Transportation

Five arrested after car hits police vehicle at DeKalb street takeover

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2026May 4, 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.

Crime

Suspect named in Chamblee Walmart arson case

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

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