Robber Opens Fire in Decatur Waffle House
An armed robber and an off-duty police officer traded shots inside the Decatur Waffle House on Covington Highway Sunday. No customers were hurt in the incident.
View ArticleChurch Playground Equipment Stolen, Peeping Tom Arrested, Cop Impersonators;...
Check out these unusual police stories, as reported on Patch sites in Georgia last week.
View ArticleThink a Rabbit Makes a Good Easter Gift? Think Again
Groups such as ASPCA and the House Rabbit Society encourage you to give chocolate candy bunnies, not live rabbits, this Easter.
View ArticleHow to Encourage Kids to Love the Environment
Inspire your children to love and respect the earth by being environmentally-friendly.
View Article'You Sir Are the Scum of the Earth' Stepfather Says in Court to Killer
A Doraville police detective was killed two years ago by a drunk driver. The officer's stepfather had harsh words for the convicted man in court last week.
View ArticleWeather Alert Issued for DeKalb County
The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for DeKalb County.
View ArticleMan Killed In I-20 Wreck, Robber Opens Fire in Waffle House, Child Killed...
Plus, police in Florida are investigating a deadly crash involving an Atlanta-bound bus and the Atlanta Public Schools system responds to concerns after kidnapping attempts near schools.
View ArticleA Brutal Crime: 30 Years After Daughter's Death, Mom Dies on Day Murder Trial...
Shirley Faelz Orosco, of Pleasanton, Calif., died unexpectedly on Feb. 13, 2014— the same day the murder trial was scheduled to begin in her daughter's death.
View ArticleEmbattled County Commissioner Elaine Boyer Faces Ethics Complaints
DeKalb County Commissioner Elaine Boyer said she intended to reimburse the county for all personal purchases she made using a county credit card.
View ArticleBody Found Near Hambrick Elementary School
After a 911 caller reported hearing gunshots, police found a body near Hambrick Elementary School in Stone Mountain.
View ArticleClever Cops Quack the Case of the Mystery Intruder
Trending: Suspect in North Reading, Mass., was known to walk with a waddle.
View ArticleJob Openings in Decatur, DeKalb County
See which employers are hiring in Decatur and DeKalb County.
View ArticleHeavy Rain Soaks Metro Atlanta With More On The Way
The National Weather Service says an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain will move through north and central Georgia through late Monday evening.
View ArticleDoes Your Teen Get the Picture on Privacy? Teen-Sexting Probe of Instagram...
A teen-sexting investigation in Virginia may be a good way for Maryland parents to talk with their children about the appropriate use of cell phones. Have you had the talk?
View ArticleJob Openings in Dunwoody, DeKalb County
See which employers are hiring in Dunwoody and DeKalb County.
View ArticleFind Local Rentals on the Market, April 7
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleFamily Rescued At Sea Defends Decision to Take Baby on Around-the-World Odyessy
Trending: A family with ties to the San Diego area was rescued at sea after their 1-year-old daughter became ill and their 36-foot sail boat encountered problems.
View ArticleTrending: Smart Cars Prove Too Light For Vandals Who Like to Tip Them Over
Vandals are targeting Smart cars in San Francisco.
View ArticleHave You Seen This Truck? Photo Released of Suspected Fatal Hit-And-Run Vehicle
DeKalb County Police have released a surveillance photo of a truck they believe ran over two children near the Tucker Walmart. One child died from his injuries.
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