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DECATUR, GA – The Decatur Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred today, Feb. 2, at the Decatur Library, the main branch of the DeKalb County Public The Decatur Library is located in downtown at 215 Sycamore St. According to the police department, officers responded to the library at approximately 5:10 p.m. following reports of a shooting. Officers located an adult male inside the library suffering from a gunshot wound. The individual was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the individual who was injured, his family, and all those affected, including our library employees…

DECATUR, GA—Fugitive Jayson Coleman and three other men being held without bond at the DeKalb County Jail on drug trafficking charges after trying to flee during a raid, authorities said on Feb. 2. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit, along with the U.S. Marshals, Fulton County’s SWAT and the Georgia State Patrol Crime Suppression Unit arrested the four men and seized a large quantity of drugs, firearms and cash at a home located at 1491 Austin Drive in Decatur. Coleman, who was wanted for aggravated assault and reckless conduct, was arrested on warrants and charged with drug trafficking. During…

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex) will host Homeowners Association (HOA), Condominium Owners Association (COA) and Property Owners Association (POA) Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 9 a.m., Room 125 at the Georgia State Capitol. This event was rescheduled due to winter weather.  “HOA, COA and POA Day at the Capitol is about ensuring homeowners are heard,” said Rep. Davis. “This rescheduled date allows us to come together safely and continue the important work of addressing transparency, accountability and fairness in association-governed communities.” “Our goal has always been meaningful participation,” said Rep. Scott. “Rescheduling this event…

DECATUR, GA— DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management crews have completed repairs to a 12” broken water main near the intersection of Covington Highway and Wellborn Road, officials said today, Feb. 2, around 5:15 p.m. Water pressure has been fully restored and there are currently no reported water outages.   Customers in the affected area may experience brown water and are encouraged to run the faucets inside and outside their homes/businesses to clear the internal plumbing. Traffic controls and a detour are still in place as the restoration work is completed.  Motorists are asked to please avoid the area if possible…

STONE MOUNTAIN, GA–Gwinnett County is mourning the loss of Police Officer Pradeep Tamang, who died in the line of duty on Sunday, Feb. 1, while responding to a credit card fraud call at the Holiday Inn Express, 1790 E. Park Place Blvd., Stone Mountain.  Officer Tamang, 25, and Master Police Officer David M. Reed arrived on scene and went to the room of Kevin Andrews, 35, who invited the officers inside. As the officers probed suspected credit card fraud and tried to arrest Andrews on an outstanding warrant, he pulled out a gun and began firing, striking both officers. One…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA–The Gwinnett County Police Department will host its second annual College Campus Connect Open House for college students and faculty on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event provides an excellent opportunity for dialogue and collaboration with the student community. College students, teachers, or faculty advisors, are invited to attend the open house, which will be held at the Gwinnett County Police Training Center,854 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville, GA. This is a great chance to engage with law enforcement professionals and learn about the vital role the Gwinnett County Police play in fostering a safe and supportive…

GWINNETT COUNTY,GA—The Gwinnett County Police Department has received multiple calls concerning police activity on Sugarwood Lane in Norcross. This is part of a planned Gwinnett County Police training exercise. There is no incident and no danger to the public, authorities stated in a news release around 12:30 p.m. today, Feb. 2. 

DECATUR, GA–DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) will host a candidate workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to support individuals interested in running for local public office. The workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the DeKalb VRE office, located at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Decatur. The free workshop will provide an overview of DeKalb County candidate qualifying requirements, campaign signage placement rules, key election dates and deadlines, and how to navigate election services. Candidate Qualifying for the 2026 General Election Cycle will take place Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, 2026.  DeKalb…

With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved father, Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, passed away peacefully this morning. “The memory of the righteous is a blessing.” Proverbs 10:7 Our father lived a life defined by service, integrity, and love for his family and community. From his military service to his work with the Department of Juvenile Justice and his community leadership,  he was deeply committed to helping others and leaving every place better than he found it. The values he instilled in us, faith, discipline, compassion, and justice, shaped who we are, both personally and professionally. Any good we have…

ATLANTA – As a winter storm continues to move across the state, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is actively responding to changing conditions and monitoring impacts statewide.  Snow is currently falling in several north and northeast Georgia counties, and additional bands of snow are expected to move farther south and east as the storm continues to evolve. Updated forecasts suggest that some locations previously expected to receive heavier snowfall may see little to no snow or reduced accumulations, while other areas remain at risk for winter weather impacts. Georgians are urged to remain apprised of local conditions and not assume roads are clear in…