Decatur WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday
Please help us in sending a very happy 102nd birthday to WWII veteran Calvin George Kemp!
Child left alone on Decatur hot daycare bus, staff suspended
A child was left alone on a hot daycare bus for over 45 minutes Monday at SoulShine Decatur after falling asleep during the ride.
Woman claims Decatur mortuary put wrong body in casket
A woman is suing a Decatur mortuary after she says the business accidentally put the wrong body in the casket for her grandmother's funeral.
City of Decatur announces 'WatchFest '26' for World Cup matches in Atlanta
Decatur will host “WatchFest '26,” a month-long festival featuring live World Cup match screenings in the newly renovated Decatur Square.
Decatur approves reparations task force, apologizes to Black residents
The city of Decatur has taken a big step toward reparations for descendants of Black residents affected by slavery and segregation.
Decatur school officials unanimously vote to bring back DEI policies
Decatur school officials have unanimously voted to bring back several DEI policies that they had rescinded in response to directives by the Trump administration that threatened to cut federal funding.
Decatur unveils $8.5M plan to revamp downtown square
Decatur is investing $8.5 million to revamp its downtown square, adding a new performing arts stage, expanded green space, and a children’s playground.
Families line up at Decatur church for Easter ham giveaway
Hundreds of families woke up early to line up at a Decatur church for a free Easter food box to help them prepare for the holiday.
Man killed on Glen Hollow Circle in DeKalb County identified, arrest made
A man was shot to death in DeKalb County Wednesday night. He was identified on Friday as 39-year-old Diamon Clay.
Officials approve $8.5 million project to renovate Decatur Square
The renovations to the city's popular Decatur Square would include the construction of a new performing arts stage, play area, bathrooms, and more ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Body discovered as multiple car fires break out around metro Atlanta
Saturday was a busy day for Metro Atlanta first responders. Many were called to fires that broke out in several areas, including South Fulton where police are now looking into one person’s death.
Doctor reunites with Decatur YMCA staff who saved his life
A man who suffered cardiac arrest during a workout at the Decatur YMCA had the chance to personally thank the people who saved his life.
Armed hijacker crashes into two cars over I-285, leads police chase in Decatur, police say
An insubordinate driver is facing a slew of charges in DeKalb County after leading a police chase in Decatur. Columbia Drive over I-285 in Decatur was blocked off by law enforcement Wednesday evening.
Obituary scam targeting grieving families, Decatur funeral home owner warns
The owner of a metro Atlanta funeral home is sounding the alarm on fraudsters looking to pull a fast one on grieving families.
Third juvenile accused in killing MARTA driver over fare surrenders to police
The third juvenile wanted in connection with the shooting death of MARTA bus operator Leroy Ramos over a $2.50 fare surrendered to DeKalb County police on Monday evening.
Husband, father, MARTA driver killed over fare; Loved ones call for justice, third arrest
MARTA employees are rallying around the family of a driver shot to death Friday during a dispute police say started over the $2.50 bus fare.
MARTA bus driver shot and killed at Decatur Station identified by police
A MARTA bus driver was shot and killed at the Decatur Station on Friday evening, according to MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher.
Man found shot dead in Decatur backyard
DeKalb County police investigated a deadly shooting in the backyard of a Decatur home late Friday night.
Young man shot on Candler Road dies in hospital
DeKalb County police are investigating a deadly shooting in Decatur.
Decatur homeowners fear for safety in neighborhood plagued by reckless drivers
Homeowners in a DeKalb County neighborhood complain reckless drivers are taking over their streets. They say it's so bad that they worry someone could get hurt, or worse.