Fire crews are working to contain a massive grass fire along a busy highway in DeKalb County. According to DeKalb County Fire, firefighters initially responded to the vehicle fire at a business in the 6100 block of Covington Highway.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Crews are currently battling a fire at a tire shop in DeKalb County on Saturday afternoon. DeKalb County fire officials confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that a portion of Covington Hwy. is closed near Panola Road while firefighters work.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Several lanes of traffic are blocked near a DeKalb County intersection due to a crash, according to police. DeKalb County Police said officers responded to the area of N. Hairston Road and Central Drive just after 7:20 p.m.

DeKalb County just made history! Speaking at the Georgia State Capitol, CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the approval of a $4.27 billion investment, the largest in county history, to modernize water and sewer infrastructure.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Stacey Hydrick has stepped down from her role on the Investigative Panel of the Judicial Qualifications Commission days after coming under fire for a social media post about the war in Gaza.

The DeKalb County Commission, at its Feb. 25 regular meeting, opted in to the statewide floating homestead exemption established in House Bill 581.

A DeKalb County judge facing backlash over her social media comments about civilians in Gaza is stepping down as investigative chair of the state’s judicial watchdog agency, she said Thursday.

A $10.4 million recruiting and retention plan has been introduced to improve the DeKalb County Police Department's vacancy rate by boosting salaries and other benefits.

Last year, voters approved a referendum on House Bill 581, establishing a new statewide floating homestead tax exemption. The bill also changed other tax procedures, which could put DeKalb’s sales and use taxes at risk.

BREAKING: DeKalb County just passed a 10 percent water & sewer rate increase for each of the next 10 years. The average $70/month water bill will balloon to $180/month by 2034. The Board of Commissioners with a 5-2 vote just approved the measure. More on @ATLNewsFirst at 5/7pm.

The DeKalb County Commission is weighing opting out of a statewide floating homestead exemption established in House Bill 581. The county can opt out, but must do so by March 1.

Goodr opens The Lion's Den Grocery Store in MLK Jr. High School, providing access to fresh groceries for students and their families.