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Reward climbs to $8k for information in paralegal's death in drive-by shooting

Joanna Steed, a paralegal in Atlanta, was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting while hanging out and playing music with friends at a Decatur home.

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Decatur woman shot in the face sues apartment complex for negligence

The mother of two is suing her Decatur apartment complex for failing to protect her and other tenants from criminal activity near the building.

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Fantasy 5 jackpot prize remains unclaimed in DeKalb County

The unclaimed prize from the Sept. 5 drawing is worth $256,470, according to lottery officials.

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Eleventh rabid raccoon reported in DeKalb County this year, officials say

Rabid raccoons have been reported in six cities throughout DeKalb County in 2018.

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DeKalb County to replace 50,000 faulty water meters

It's part of a legal settlement approved Aug. 21.

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Man shot in leg after argument at gas station, police say

Police said surveillance video showed a man and a woman pull up to the gas station and go inside the store.

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Police: Mystery woman who went on date with I-20 shooting victim comes forward

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New clues give insight into what man did with mystery woman before being shot on I-20

Police are asking for help identifying the woman he met on a dating app. They hope she can help them solve the mystery of what happened.

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Service restored in Decatur after water main break, but water still flowing down Coventry Road

Crews are still working to stop the flow of water down Coventry Road.

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Life without parole plus 65 years for adoptive father who drowned 10-year-old boy

Leon Williams beat Kentae Williams with a belt and then submerged him in a bathtub full of hot water.

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West Nile mosquitoes found in four DeKalb cities

The numbers of infected mosquitoes are up 38% this week, building upon a 300% increase last week.

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17-year-old arrested in January DeKalb County robbery, murder case

According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, they arrested 17-year-old Jarius Anderson in connection with the shooting death of Matthew McCullough

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Back-to-school giveaway set for July 28 in DeKalb County

The event will be held at the N.H. Scott Recreation Center on Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. until noon.

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Guilty on all charges | Man convicted of drowning his adoptive son

10-year-old Kentae Williams was killed in 2017.

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Trial continues for father of Kentae Williams, 10-year-old who died in bathtub drowning

In April 2017, Kentae was beaten with a belt and forced into the bathtub where hot water was poured over his feet, causing second-degree burns, according to the district attorney.

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