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A 7-year-old child was killed in a shooting on Loveless Drive in DeKalb County; investigators spent hours at the scene while family members called the shooting accidental.
After a botched 2017 FBI raid, an Atlanta family returned to the 11th Circuit as the Supreme Court revived their lawsuit. Judges will now weigh whether the claims can go to trial.
A 35-year-old man was arrested this week in connection with a Nov. 9 double shooting on Hardee Street that left two men dead.
A DeKalb County mother is fighting for her life after an apparent murder‑suicide left her wounded and her partner dead; relatives told FOX 5 they are seeking answers.
DeKalb County warns of callers posing as deputies who demand payment for 'missed' jury duty, often via prepaid cards. Officials say verify summons through official channels.
A shooting in Vine City near MLK Drive left one person wounded and a child injured by debris; police say the investigation is underway.
An 18-year-old is accused of crashing into a home and killing a mother and her 7-year-old son while they slept. Investigators say the case is under active investigation.
A fire alarm sent South Atlanta High School students and staff outside on Tuesday; Atlanta Fire Rescue put out the blaze and no injuries were reported. Investigations are ongoing.
Police arrested Sharell Reed after linking her to at least eight high‑end vehicle thefts across Atlanta, including cars taken from an airport parking garage. The probe remains active.
A 15-year-old student was taken into custody after a firearm was found at Hillgrove High; the district says there is no active threat and classes resumed.
DeKalb police say they seized 26 guns and a "deadly" amount of fentanyl at a Stone Mountain home last week; three people were arrested and the investigation is ongoing.
OJ da Juiceman is jailed in DeKalb County after being charged with allegedly pointing a gun at a Georgia State Patrol trooper during an I‑20 stop. His attorneys say he’s innocent and have filed for bond.
Federal agents arrested two men in Norcross after an undercover buy led to a shed search that uncovered kilogram‑scale amounts of fentanyl and meth, authorities say.
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