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DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host its first Marvel vs. DC 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Sugar Creek Golf Course at 2706 Bouldercrest Road in Atlanta.

Get ready for the Marvel vs. DC 5K in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2022October 10, 2022

The DeKalb County Police Department is asking for your help finding a 13-year-old girl named Keosha who has been missing since Saturday.

Police search for missing 13-year-old Lithonia girl

by Thom ChandlerOctober 9, 2022October 9, 2022

BROOKHAVEN -- Deputy Chief Brandon Gurley was recently named Brookhaven's new police chief.

Meet Brookhaven’s New Police Chief Brandon Gurley

by Thom ChandlerOctober 5, 2022October 10, 2023

The Georgia Department of Transportation is warning Georgia drivers of what it calls "profound delays" for the next eight months at I-285 and Ga. 400. It's one of metro Atlanta's busiest interchanges, and transportation officials are asking motorists to avoid it if possible.

Traffic & Transportation

‘Profound delays’ expected on I-285 at Ga. 400. Here’s what you need to know

by Thom ChandlerOctober 5, 2022October 5, 2022

Romance scams are a type of online fraud in which victims are targeted by individuals posing as potential paramours. The fraudsters create fake online dating profiles, often with photographs of attractive men or women, and use these fake personas to express strong romantic interest in the victims to entice them into sending money under false pretenses. Romance scams frequently target vulnerable individuals who possess significant financial assets, such as retired widows or widowers.

Crime

Georgia man who laundered millions from romance scams gets 25 years in prison

by Crime ReportsOctober 3, 2022September 24, 2023

Georgia Department of Transportation contractors will install overnight lane closures this weekend to continue a resurfacing project on State Road 42/Briarcliff Road from Briarcliff Place to SR 13/Buford Highway in DeKalb County.

Traffic & Transportation

Weekend lane closures scheduled for Briarcliff Road in DeKalb County

by Traffic ReportsSeptember 30, 2022September 30, 2022

According to DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston, jurors returned guilty verdicts on Friday against 26-year-old Qamar “Q Money” Williams on charges of malice murder, felony murder (two counts), aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the shooting death of 24-year-old Calvin “Scotty” Chappell.

Crime

Metro Atlanta rapper Q Money convicted of killing a friend while the victim slept

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 27, 2022September 27, 2022

Police have arrested the third and final suspect in the death of Bradley Coleman, who was killed during a carjacking attempt at a Peachtree Corners QuikTrip.

Crime

Third suspect in killing of Bradley Coleman at Peachtree Corners QuikTrip arrested

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 23, 2022September 23, 2022

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has launched a new program that will provide take-home electric vehicles to DeKalb County jailers.

Your Government

Job Perks: DeKalb County jailers can get take-home electric vehicles

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 23, 2022September 23, 2022

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with the shooting death of Lecorey Jerrell Blevins on Sept. 18 in Decatur.

Crime

Lawrenceville man arrested in connection with fatal shooting in Decatur

by Crime ReportsSeptember 22, 2022September 22, 2022

A member of the notorious “Drug Rich” hybrid criminal street gang originating from Stone Mountain has been sentenced to life without parole plus 45-years in prison after being convicted of murder and related charges.

Crime

‘Drug Rich’ gang member gets life without parole for murder of 19-year-old

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 19, 2022September 19, 2022

ATLANTA – The state will funnel $130 million in federal COVID relief funds to Grady Memorial Hospital to help offset the impact of the looming closure of WellStar’s Atlanta Medical Center (AMC), Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday. The Republican governor and two Atlanta-area Democratic leaders addressed how Georgia’s capital city will cope with the closure

Here’s how Atlanta leaders plan to address Wellstar closing Atlanta Medical Center

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 15, 2022September 24, 2023

DUNWOODY -- Residents can register now for the City of Dunwoody’s second electronics recycling event of 2022. It will be held on Sunday, October 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church at 1978 Mt. Vernon Road.

Dunwoody residents can recycle used electronics October 2. Here’s how

by City ReportsSeptember 12, 2022September 12, 2022

A 34-year-old Smyrna woman was arrested during what DeKalb County sheriff's officials say was an attempt to sneak tobacco and other items into the DeKalb County Jail.

Crime

Smyrna woman accused of attempting to sneak tobacco into the DeKalb County Jail

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 7, 2022September 7, 2022

Preparations are underway for DeKalb County's bicentennial commemoration.

DeKalb County is about to turn 200 years old

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 7, 2022September 7, 2022

CLARKSTON -- Police have arrested a 17-year-old in the shooting death of a 14-year-old at an apartment complex in Clarkston on Saturday.

Crime

Arrest made in fatal shooting of 14-year-old in Clarkston

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 7, 2022September 7, 2022

A man Sheriff's deputies say was attempting to smuggle items into the DeKalb County Jail is now in the jail himself.

Crime

Decatur man charged with attempting to get contraband into DeKalb County Jail

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 2, 2022September 2, 2022

LITHONIA -- The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a Lithonia murder.

Crime

19-year-old charged with murder in Lithonia

by Crime ReportsSeptember 1, 2022September 1, 2022

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