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Vernon Jones says he’s joining the Republican party

On the day after an election that looks like it will seat two democrats from Georgia in the U.S. Senate, firebrand political figure Vernon Jones announced that he is joining…

Suspect arrested in Decatur funeral shooting

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, working with the Atlanta Police Department, has arrested a suspect in the murder of a man at a Decatur funeral last month. Sheriff’s…

DeKalb County police officer killed in line of duty

A 22-year veteran of the DeKalb County Police Department died on duty Saturday morning. At about 9 a.m. Sergeant D. Mobley was struck while on the scene of an accident…

One precinct in DeKalb County is changing for the Senate runoff

Dekalb County voters who normally vote at the Briarwood Recreation Center in Brookhaven will vote three miles away at the Lynwood Recreation Center for the Jan. 5 Senate runoff. The…

Stone Mountain woman shot by Clayton County deputy

JONESBORO -- A 36-year-old Stone Mountain woman was shot by a Clayton County Deputy Saturday evening while the deputy was responding to a "shots fired" call at a Jonesboro residence.…

Food insecurity in DeKalb County reaches ‘crisis levels’ for families

Food insecurity in DeKalb County is reaching "crisis levels," county officials say. To combat the toll of food insecurity on many families, the county is adding a fourth food distribution…

DeKalb County sheriff tests positive for coronavirus

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox has tested positive for COVID-19 Coronavirus. Maddox joins two other metro Atlanta Sheriff's who tested positive for coronavirus…

Where to find ballot drop boxes in DeKalb County

Registered voters in DeKalb County will be able to cast their absentee ballots in the Jan 5. runoff at drop box locations throughout the county. A complete list of drop…

15-year-old charged with murder in death of 22-year-old Decatur man

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, working with the U.S. Marshals Office, today arrested a 15 year-old suspect in the murder of a Decatur man on October 16. According…

DeKalb County tree lighting to continue despite coronavirus

DECATUR -- DeKalb County's tree lighting event will continue despite the COVID-19 pandemic, but will be socially distanced. DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson will host the 13th annual tree lighting…

DeKalb County will send a coronavirus alert to phones tomorrow

Residents and travelers in DeKalb County can expect a phone alert tomorrow just head of Thanksgiving to remind them to stay safe while celebrating the holiday. DeKalb County will activate…

DeKalb County to provide 10,000 mask and hand sanitizer kits to residents

DeKalb County will pass out 10,000 COVID-19 care kits containing two non-surgical masks and hand sanitizer to residents Wednesday, Nov. 25, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The DeKalb County…

Northlake Mall redevelopment begins

Residents near Atlanta’s Northlake Mall will soon start to see signs of new life as part of the reimagining of the property. Construction has begun on the interior portion of…

Now you can check out a Chromebook from DeKalb County libraries

DeKalb County residents who need a computer for digital learning or filling out job applications can go to the library to check out a Chromebook for six hours. DeKalb County…