City of Decatur selects Tony Powers as new mayor
The City of Decatur has selected Tony Powers to serve as its next mayor, following a vote by the City Commission at the start of the new year.
Walk for Peace continues through Georgia | Where to see them Wednesday
Buddhist monks participating in a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace are making stops in metro Atlanta Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as part of their ongoing pilgrimage from Texas to Washington, D.C.
Monks in Decatur: Walk of Peace greeted with open arms
Nineteen Buddhist monks held a peace rally in Decatur during a 2,300-mile journey from Texas to Washington, D.C.
Walk for Peace reaches Decatur with Buddhist monks honored for message
Buddhist monks arrive in Decatur this afternoon as part of a cross-country Walk for Peace.
79-year-old Decatur man arrested for child exploitation
A Decatur man has been arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe into the sexual exploitation of children.
Decatur man arrested on child molestation charges
Adam Steele Ford, 34, of Decatur is charged with two counts of aggravated child molestation stemming from incidents that allegedly occurred between July and August 2025.
Grady Health System opens Decatur outpatient center
Grady Health System is opening its Flat Shoals Parkway Outpatient Health Center this week.
Students in DeKalb County sent home, relocated after water main break
Water main break forces closure of all City Schools of Decatur campuses.
Transgender Day of Remembrance in Decatur honors those 'stolen' by 'hatred' and 'indifference'
Organizers reported at least 27 transgender, nonbinary and Two-Spirit people killed in the U.S. since last November.
Parents celebrate delay in Decatur’s proposed elementary shutdowns
Decatur schools will not face closures for the 2026 to 2027 year despite earlier consolidation plans.
MARTA adds Breeze system upgrades, urges riders to allow extra time
Multiple MARTA stations will close specific faregates through early December, requiring riders to use alternate entrances.
'Save Decatur Schools' group forms to fight possible campus shutdowns
Parents formed “Save Decatur Schools" to oppose proposed closures of five K-2 campuses, including Clairemont Elementary.
OutKast’s Hall of Fame honor cements Atlanta’s music legacy
OutKast’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction cements Atlanta’s role as a driving force in global music culture.
Voting in DeKalb County? Everything to know before you head to the polls
Voters across DeKalb County will decide a wide slate of local races on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, as dozens of city councils and mayoral seats go before the electorate.
Man in 20s found dead after possible gunfight at Decatur gas station: Police
A man in his 20s was found dead in Decatur last night.
Decatur leaders seek public input on mayor selection process
City leaders in Decatur are inviting residents to share their opinions on how the city’s mayor should be chosen in the future.
City Schools of Decatur hosts first Transition Fair for students
The Decatur school district held its first-ever Transition Fair this week to help students with disabilities prepare for life after graduation.
Decatur school board discussing possible school closures
The City Schools of Decatur Board is weighing whether to close one of its elementary schools as part of a broader redistricting plan.
Decatur's Global Village Project to double capacity with $8M expansion
The Global Village Project Middle School will expand to serve 100 students, doubling its current capacity.
DeKalb police searching for missing 14-year-old girl
Amy is missing from DeKalb County, according to police.