Crime and public safety
Decatur, GA — A portion of South Candler Street in Decatur was closed on Tuesday, Sept. 27 due to a crash involving two cars and a MARTA bus. Decatur Police responded to the incident at ...
To see our policy on naming crime suspects, click here. Here’s a look at recent arrests by the city of Decatur Police. — Sgt. John Bender said that on Monday, Sept. 12 at 3:15 a.m., police ...
PAWS Atlanta is reporting that one of the three animals stolen from the shelter Friday morning has been recovered. “Last night, September 16, around 8 p.m., a PAWS Atlanta volunteer spotted a photo of a ...
Atlanta, GA — The East Lake Neighborhood Community Association (ELNCA) met via Zoom on Monday, September 12, at 7 p.m. for their monthly meeting. Here are the major highlights: Affordable housing development planned for 2866 ...
Decatur, GA — For the second time in three days, Decatur Police have responded to a crash near the Kroger in Decatur. The most recent crash involved a Decatur patrol vehicle. Sgt. John Bender said police ...
Decatur, GA — A crash near the Decatur Kroger sent a pedestrian to the hospital on Sept. 3. Police responded to the crash on Saturday, Sept. 3, before noon. It occurred at the intersection of Commerce ...
By Kendall Glynn, contributor DeKalb County, GA — An extensive training facility has been the subject of conflict and coverage in Metro Atlanta for the past year. Everyone from small local publications, the AJC, the ...
Decatur, GA — A crash that temporarily closed a lane of Scott Boulevard on Aug. 29 resulted in the arrest of one of the drivers. Sgt. John Bender said police responded to the 700 Block of ...
Decatur, GA — A Beacon Hill Middle School student is injured but ok after being struck by an SUV on Aug. 29. Decatur Police responded to the call at 3:51 p.m. “Decatur Police responded to an ...
Greater Decatur, GA — The DeKalb County Police Department arrested a greater Decatur man on Aug. 25 after he was accused of possessing and distributing child abuse images. “On Thursday, August 25, 2022, Samuel “Tripp” Pickens ...