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Two men were arrested and charged following a spate of "slider" auto crimes that alarmed residents of the Tucker Precinct in DeKalb County.

Crime

How DeKalb County’s finest put the brakes on a slider crime wave

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2023May 20, 2023

The stage is set for the seventh annual Father-Daughter Dance in DeKalb County. This cherished event, encouraging heartwarming connections, is scheduled to take place on June 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center on Rainbow Drive, Decatur.

DeKalb County’s Heartwarming Tradition Returns: Seventh annual Father-Daughter Dance set for June

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023

The Gist: DeKalb County residents face a possible hike in stormwater fees, marking the first rate increase in nearly two decades. The new proposal is part of an effort by the county to maintain and improve the area's water infrastructure.

DeKalb residents could see $48 per year increase in their water bills

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2023May 18, 2023

Crime

Busted in No Time: How Brookhaven Police Used Technology to Snuff Out an Arson Attempt at Target

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Nine individuals have pleaded guilty to their involvement in the brutal murder of Rossana Delgado, who was abducted in April 2021 in DeKalb County. Despite the major breakthrough, three key suspects remain at large.

Crime

Nine Plead Guilty in Grisly Gilmer County Murder: Manhunt Continues for 3 Remaining Suspects

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023

The Gist: Fresh on DeK, the mobile farmers market aimed at improving community health and promoting local produce in DeKalb County, is gearing up for its ninth season.

When will DeKalb’s ‘Fresh on Dek’ farmers market return for 2023?

by Thom ChandlerMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023

Former Decatur attorney Richard Merritt is set to stand trial for the murder of his mother, Shirley Merritt, 77, next week.

Crime

Trial set next week for Decatur lawyer accused of killing his mother

by Thom ChandlerMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023

teenager girl pinches nose, something stinks

Odor Relief in Sight for Rock Mill Neighborhood

by Thom ChandlerMay 9, 2023May 9, 2023

A contraband drop attempt at the DeKalb County Jail was foiled on May 3, when a 58-year-old man was caught holding a bag near a rope hanging from a cell window.

Crime

DeKalb County Jail Contraband Drop Attempt Foiled

by Thom ChandlerMay 5, 2023May 5, 2023

Rajesh Motibhai Patel, a 68-year-old primary care physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur, has been indicted on multiple charges related to sexually assaulting his patients and violating their constitutional right to bodily integrity.

Crime

Decatur Veterans Affairs physician charged with sexual assault of female patients

by Thom ChandlerMay 4, 2023May 4, 2023

The Gist: Brookhaven residents can look forward to smoother travels on Johnson Ferry Road this summer, as a full-depth reclamation project will completely rebuild the roadway from Sandy Springs to Chamblee.

Traffic & Transportation

Goodbye Potholes: Johnson Ferry Road in Brookhaven is Being Repaved

by Thom ChandlerApril 28, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: A wide-ranging investigation in Georgia, dubbed "Operation Krack the Ice," has led to the indictment of 34 individuals on gang, RICO, and drug charges, exposing an extensive organized crime network.

Crime

Operation Krack the Ice Nabs 34 Suspects

by Thom ChandlerApril 20, 2023April 20, 2023

The "DeKalb Green New Deal" kickoff event is set to take place on April 17 as part of Earth Week celebrations in DeKalb County.

DeKalb County is launching a Green New Deal initiative during Earth Week

by Thom ChandlerApril 13, 2023April 13, 2023

The Gist: Dunwoody kicks off its 2023 Street Resurfacing Plan this month, aiming to repave 33 streets and 7 lane miles despite a 50% increase in asphalt costs over the last three years.

Here are the Dunwoody streets that will be repaved in 2023

by Thom ChandlerApril 12, 2023April 12, 2023

The DeKalb County Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a shooting incident that occurred on March 25.

Crime

Shooting suspects on the loose in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerApril 11, 2023April 11, 2023

The News: Brookhaven police say Pine Tree Massage has been busted for illegal activities, marking the third time in three years that the Brookhaven establishment has been caught for prostitution.

Crime

Brookhaven Massage Parlor Busted for Prostitution. This is the Third Time in 3 Years

by Thom ChandlerApril 7, 2023October 10, 2023

Kali Smith, a 42-year-old resident of Lithonia, was arrested in connection with the March 29, shootout that left 21-year-old Torey Shepherd dead.

Crime

Lithonia man arrested after fatal shootout

by Thom ChandlerApril 4, 2023April 4, 2023

Pedestrian crossing

Traffic & Transportation

Dunwoody launches plan to boost road safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023

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