Suspect Detained in Fatal Shooting of 70-Year-Old Lithonia Woman
DeKalb County officials say a suspect was detained in connection with the May 20, 2026, shooting death of a 70-year-old woman in Lithonia; investigators have not yet released the suspect’s name or a motive.
Atlanta Police Investigate MARTA Train Incident at Garnett Station
Atlanta police are investigating after a person jumped in front of a MARTA train at Garnett station on May 20, 2026; commuters near South Downtown should check MARTA alerts for possible service impacts.
Woman Stabbed During Lunch Break in Decatur, DeKalb Police Investigating
Woman stabbed while on a lunch break in Decatur on May 19, 2026; DeKalb County Police investigating. Close to Zone 6 neighborhoods including East Atlanta Village, Inman Park, Little Five Points, Cabbagetown and Old Fourth Ward.
Stone Mountain High School Student Shot at DeKalb Bus Stop, Police Say
DeKalb County police say a Stone Mountain High School student suffered very minor injuries after being struck by gunfire at a bus stop on May 19, 2026; investigators are working to determine what led to the shooting.
Zone 5 follow-up: Fatal crash causing big delays on I-85 NB leaving Midtown
Fatal rollover on I-85 northbound at the Buford‑Spring Connector on May 19, 2026 blocked two lanes, caused major delays for drivers leaving Midtown and affected campus commuters.
Decatur Apartment Fire Prompts Evacuations in Zone 6
Fire at a Decatur apartment was brought under control in about 30 minutes on May 19, 2026; no injuries reported but nearby eastside neighborhoods saw evacuations and traffic impacts.
Chamblee Apartment Fire Leaves Businesses Closed and Residents Displaced One Week Later
One week after the May 17, 2026 apartment fire in Chamblee, DeKalb County Fire Rescue reports 72 people displaced and multiple nearby storefronts remain closed as inspections and recovery continue; impacts reach commuters and students traveling between Chamblee and Downtown/Midtown Atlanta.
Two Men Injured in Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Shooting in Northwest Atlanta, Police Investigating
Two men were shot on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway on May 16, 2026; both were taken to a hospital in stable condition. APD has released few details—here's what we know for West Atlanta neighborhoods like Bankhead, Vine City and English Avenue.
22-Year-Old Arrested After Fatal Shooting of 17-Year-Old in Southwest Atlanta Zone 4
Atlanta police say a 22-year-old has been arrested in connection with a November 2025 fatal shooting that killed 17-year-old Anjuan Manffett on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW; APD announced the arrest May 17, 2026 — details, neighborhood context, and updates.
Zone 5 follow-up: US Marshals arrest 17-year-old fugitive wanted in Iowa at hotel in...
U.S. Marshals arrested a 17-year-old fugitive at a Forest Park hotel connected to an April 19 Iowa City pedestrian-mall shooting; arrest reported May 16, 2026.
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