Man charged in Decatur Library shooting granted immunity
A man arrested for the February shooting inside the Decatur Library had all his charges dropped after the judge in his case ruled he was acting in self-defense.
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A man arrested for the February shooting inside the Decatur Library had all his charges dropped after the judge in his case ruled he was acting in self-defense.
DeKalb County Department of Health is issuing an urgent warning for pets and people.
L.L.Bean, the 114-year-old outdoor lifestyle brand, is coming to Georgia for the first time with a store in metro Atlanta.
After nearly 43 years as a Jane Doe, DNA testing identified a woman found dead in the Florida Everglades as Shelia Ann Nichols of Decatur, Georgia.
The Georgia woman faces up to 75 years in prison for a fraud scheme that Florida officials say stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods stores.
Local restaurants and bars in Decatur Square are reporting record crowds and sales as soccer fans flock to the area for World Cup matches and WatchFest events.
Hidden in a quiet Decatur neighborhood is a shop that specializes in keeping the art of the accordion alive and well.
As metro Atlanta welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors for the FIFA Men's World Cup, leaders in Decatur say they're focused on creating an impact that lasts long after the games.
The City of Decatur cut the ribbon on a new and improved town square Friday. It's an $8 million project city leaders approved to upgrade the popular gathering area for residents.
You can feel the energy of PEACE Academy Charter School as soon as you pull up for morning drop off. Students are greeted by upbeat music and smiling teachers who call them by name as they enter the building.
Federal prosecutors say a Decatur man accused of killing a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier while he worked his route now faces murder charges that could carry the death penalty.
Veterans Affairs employees, nurses, and others gathered in Decatur to remember the life of a social worker killed in a shooting at the Georgia VA clinic where he worked.
The FIFA World Cup is less than three months away, and cities in the metro area are eagerly anticipating the boost the games will bring.
Neighbors, church members, and family gathered in Decatur to honor Joe Safford, a World War II U.S. Army veteran and longtime member of Saint Philip AME Church, as he marked a century of life.
The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) hosted a free homebuyer event in Decatur, offering no down payment, no closing costs, and no credit score requirement.
Police have arrested a suspect wanted for a shooting at the Decatur Library that left one victim fighting for their life in the hospital.
In response to rising concerns over school safety, Decatur City Schools is rolling out a new 24/7 reporting system and expanding mental health services for students.
Meet Esco, who uses his world-famous apple cobbler pie—not just to delight taste buds, but to teach middle schoolers in Decatur the essentials of business, entrepreneurship, and self-confidence.
Police identify the suspect as Medicus Brown, 44, after a man is critically injured in a shooting at the Decatur Library.
The Decatur City Commission named former commissioner Tony Powers as mayor under the city's long-standing appointment system, even as officials move toward a historic change in 2027.
For a fourth straight day, the message of peace continued to draw crowds—this time as Buddhist monks moved through DeKalb County, where supporters lined the streets of Decatur despite cold temperatures to show their support.
At a studio in Decatur, basic materials transform into colorful works of glass art, and even novices can get into the fun.
A Decatur woman has pleaded guilty to killing her husband in 2022 after prosecutors uncovered a troubling history of violence, threats, and instability inside the couple's home.
The Breakthru House, a Decatur addiction treatment center, is filling a critical gap for mothers in recovery by allowing them to stay with their young children—removing one of the biggest barriers to getting help.
A group of volunteers from Northlake Church of Christ continued a decades-long tradition this week: hosting an early Thanksgiving dinner for residents of Decatur Christian Towers Senior Apartments.
Tua Tagovailoa led a touchdown drive but lost a fumble while playing the first quarter for Atlanta against his former team, and the Falcons beat the Miami Dolphins 17-12.
Emily Engstler scored 25 points and Carla Leite added 26 as Portland beat Atlanta 101-83 at Gateway Center Arena, snapping the Dream's four-game winning streak.
With gas prices remaining high, propane school buses are helping the Henry County School District save taxpayer money.
A monument for families who have lost children serving in the U.S. Armed Forces at the Marietta National Cemetery got a fresh cleanup thanks to a group of volunteers.
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock has called for a statewide moratorium on data centers in Georgia unless safeguards for the community are put in place.