Johnson's surprising win as DeKalb CEO is attributed to her strong relationship-building skills and bold actions to address ...

There is nowhere for people to gather. So, City Manager Chris Eldridge said residents decided to make a change and voted in favor of a bond referendum to develop a new city center. “It’s truly ...

ATLANTA, Ga. — The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority (ATL), and Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), in partnership with local ...

This editorial has been updated. Decatur Police officers carried a parent out of a school board meeting on April 15. The parent, Lena Kotler, had every right to be at that public meeting and every ...

By Alani Letang, Atlanta News First ATLANTA — There is push back and pushes to move forward on an affordable housing project in Kirkwood. The consulting team says the plans are preliminary with ...

This story has been updated. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson’s office on Feb. 20 announced a major shake-up in the police department, confirming Police Chief Mirtha ...

Atlanta, GA — Georgia-based journalist George Chidi joined the Decatur Dish show to discuss local and national issues affecting DeKalb County residents. Decatur Dish, cohosted by journalists Dan ...

Atlanta, GA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a statewide state of emergency, effective immediately, ahead of more potential winter weather. The State of Emergency runs through Tuesday, Jan. 28.

By Atlanta News First staff DECATUR, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A Tesla Cybertruck went up in flames overnight in DeKalb County. It happened just before 3 a.m. on Dec.

Avondale Estates, GA — Avondale Estates residents asked the city commission to adjust the traffic-calming measures being implemented along South Avondale and Kensington roads. Neighbors were concerned ...

DeKalb County, GA — Dozens of DeKalb County schools have been identified as low-performing and parents there are eligible for private school vouchers through a state program called the Georgia Promise ...

Stone Mountain, GA — On Tuesday, Nov. 19, members of the Stone Mountain City Council and staff were again at odds over what the Parks and Rec committee’s role within the city should be.