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Avondale Estates residents to implement mobile neighborhood watch Video included

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It might as well be a beefed up neighborhood watch, but for people who live in Avondale Estates, it's more than that. More>>

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DeKalb police promise more patrols after homeowners complain about crime Video included

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Many people who live around Lithonia High School are fed up with burglars and vandals targeting their neighborhood. More>>

Powerball jackpot climbs to $360M, Mega Millions grows to $190M Video included

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Powerball fever is expected to grow Wednesday as lottery players try their luck at winning the $360 million jackpot. More>>

Judge's nephew: Aunt's computer records contain 'criminal documents' Video included

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The nephew of Fulton County Superior Court Judge Bensonetta Tipton Lane said computers that are part of his late mother's estate will show "unscrupulous" behavior by his estranged aunt.
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Angelina Jolie's story inspires local woman to come forward Video included

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It has been seven years since Catherine Pfitzer learned she was positive for a genetic mutation that made her more susceptible to breast cancer. And, in that time, some of her closest friends still don't know she had a double mastectomy. More>>

DeKalb County commission delays action on animal shelter site Video included

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The DeKalb County Commission decided to delay action Tuesday on selecting a site for a new animal shelter.
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Dunwoody police officer saves cat from jar

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Dunwoody police were called to a home on Tilly Mill Road to a report of a "raccoon" stuck in a jar. More>>

Atlanta officer turned himself into DeKalb County Jail, DUI wrong-way crash

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An Atlanta police officer turned himself in to the DeKalb County Jail on Monday afternoon for driving under the influence. More>>

Lithonia homeowners concerned about crime vandalism Video included

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Some homeowners in Lithonia are concerned about crime, vandalism and graffiti in their neighborhood.
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Former poet laureate to speak at Emory graduation

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A former U.S. poet laureate is the keynote speaker at Emory University's 168th graduation exercises. More>>

Man in custody after shootout with DeKalb County police Video included

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A man was taken into custody after a police-involved shootout in the Stone Mountain area of DeKalb County. More>>

Family says Atlanta VA Hospital mixed up medication and records Video included

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A Henry County family said the Atlanta Veterans Medical Center sent them confidential medical records of other patients and even the wrong prescription for their father.
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Two drive-by shootings in DeKalb County leave one dead Video included

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DeKalb County police are trying to figure out if two drive-by shootings early Friday morning outside Decatur were committed by the same group of men. More>>

Man turns table on criminal, puts him on the run Video included

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A criminal chose the wrong man to target in an armed robbery attempt. More>>

Chipper Jones speaks to Emory University students

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Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones took a break from retirement Thursday night to speak to a group of Emory University students. He was the guest speaker for the college's annual Class Day. More>>

Parents concerned after DeKalb County school's CFO quits Video included

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Parents actively involved in DeKalb County schools said they are concerned for the future of the district after the abrupt resignation of the chief financial officer. More>>

DeKalb County schools to address alleged harassment Video included

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The federal government has reached a settlement agreement with the DeKalb County School District over alleged harassment of a Sikh middle school student. More>>

Georgia releases new performance grades for public schools

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Public schools in Georgia are preparing to receive number grades on their performance. More>>

Clifton Road by Center for Disease Control falling apart Video included

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Those who work at the Center For Disease Control by Emory University can't avoid the problem. Clifton Road is infected with neglect.
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People in DeKalb look into creating their own cities

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People in DeKalb County interested in creating their own cities held a town hall meeting Monday night in Decatur. The meeting was held at Clairmont Hills Baptist Church.They learned about options available More>>

50,000 gallons of raw sewage spills into DeKalb County creek Video included

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Frustrated residents in one Decatur neighborhood said more than 50,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into Glenn Creek last weekend.
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Taste of Sandy Springs partners with Cycling Challenge

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The Taste of Sandy Springs returns for its second year on Sunday, May 5, as a partner to the Global Imports Cycling Challenge.  More>>

Rapper Gucci Mane released from DeKalb County Jail

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Rapper Gucci Mane, 33, whose legal name is Radric Davis, was released from Dekalb County jail Thursday for time served on a probation violation. Davis was fitted with an ankle monitor as a condition of his release. More>>

DeKalb police investigate home invasion

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DeKalb County Police are investigating a home invasion early Friday morning. More>>

Powerball jackpot grows to $191 million

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The Powerball jackpot grows again. No one matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's drawing. Saturday night's jackpot is now $191 million. More>>

Report: Columbia Elementary student brought gun to school

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DeKalb County Schools sent a letter to parents after a fourth-grade student brought a gun to school on Thursday. More>>

Man accused of drive-in theater murder takes witness stand Video included

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Quentric Williams took the witness stand in his own defense on Wednesday and told jurors he did not try to kill Georgia National Guardsman and karate master Mitt Lenix, last May. More>>

People camp outside new Dunwoody Chick-fil-A

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A new Chick-fil-A is scheduled to open on Thursday in Dunwoody. On Wednesday, people already started camping out at the location on Jett Ferry Road. More>>

Church group fixes up senior center

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Despite the rainy weather on Sunday, more than 100 people helped fix up the East DeKalb Senior Center in Lithonia. More>>

DeKalb Senior Center gets spruced up

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The World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCOG) helped the DeKalb Senior Center with a spring spruce up Sunday. More>>

Eddie Long's mother dies

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Bishop Eddie Long said his mother died on Friday after a long illness. Hattie Long, 91, passed away in her home in Charlotte, NC.
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Governor names judge to hear cases of ousted DeKalb school board members Video included

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Gov. Nathan Deal sent a letter to an administrative law judge on Friday to ask him to oversee hearings for five ousted DeKalb County school board members who have asked for their jobs back. More>>

Tire bounces over median wall on I-85, kills woman Video included

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A woman was killed Friday morning after a tire flew into her van on I-85 south at Shallowford Road. More>>

School officials: Decatur is 1 of fastest growing districts in country Video included

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A large increase in students has turned the city of Decatur into one of the fastest growing districts in the country. More>>

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    Florida A&M University is naming a new director for its famed Marching 100 band. The band has been suspended since the hazing-related death of drum major Robert Champion in November 2011. FAMU is scheduled
    Florida A&M University is naming a new director for its famed Marching 100 band. The band has been suspended since the hazing-related death of drum major Robert Champion in November 2011.
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