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A 31-year-old USPS mail carrier, Dequavious Graves, was shot and killed Thursday while delivering mail in DeKalb County, GA. Investigators from DeKalb County Police and the USPS Inspection Service are probing the incident, with no suspects publicly identified; Graves’ family and the USPS say counseling is being offered to employees.
Several north Georgia districts are deciding Monday’s schedule due to weather, with some canceling in-person classes and others moving to virtual learning; affected districts include City Schools of Decatur, DeKalb County, Fannin, Fulton, Gilmer, Habersham, Rabun, Towns, and Union counties, with decisions set for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
DeKalb County has issued an alert due to a 60% increase in flu-related 911 calls amid a severe flu season in Georgia, with health officials urging vaccination and precautions to prevent serious illness, especially among vulnerable populations.
Three inmates, including a murder suspect, escaped from DeKalb County Jail east of Atlanta, prompting a serious search by law enforcement; the escape's method is unknown, and the inmates are considered armed and dangerous.
Devon Horton, superintendent of DeKalb County schools in Georgia, has been indicted for allegedly stealing money and receiving kickbacks while previously working in Illinois, where he is accused of defrauding his former school district.
Five people, including two children, were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide at a DeKalb County apartment complex. The incident, believed to be domestic-related, occurred on Saturday night. Police discovered the bodies during a wellness check and are continuing their investigation.
DeKalb County Sheriff's Deputy Christina Musil, 35, who was struck and killed by a driver while on duty, will be laid to rest on Thursday. The driver, Nathan P. Sweeney, has been charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI causing death. Musil leaves behind three children, and her funeral is scheduled for Thursday afternoon with a public visitation in the morning.
The driver who rammed into the front gate at the FBI Atlanta offices has been identified as Ervin Lee Bolling, and police are securing warrants for him. The incident occurred when the driver attempted to follow an FBI employee's car into the gated parking lot, but the gate closed and a security measure damaged the vehicle. No explosives or weapons were found in the car, and the suspect was taken into custody for evaluation. Investigators are working to determine a possible motive and whether the incident was isolated.
Teresa Black has been found not guilty of murdering her 6-year-old son after a DeKalb County jury acquitted her on five of the six charges, including murder, aggravated assault, and cruelty to children, but found her guilty of concealing her son's death. The prosecution had portrayed Black as a negligent mother who failed to provide medical care to her son when needed, allegedly leading to his death, and then lied and concealed his death for years. The district attorney expressed disappointment at the verdict and stated that they still believe Black is responsible for her son's death.
Two people were injured in a car accident near Butler, Indiana, when the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to go off the road and hit a utility pole. The driver was partially pinned in the car and had to be extricated by firefighters, while the passenger was able to get out on her own. Both individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Multiple people have been shot in DeKalb County, and homicide detectives are currently investigating the incident, according to the police.
A murder suspect, Demetrius Nicholas, remains on the run after shooting and injuring a DeKalb County deputy during a search. The deputy spotted Nicholas, who then opened fire and fled into the woods. It is unclear if the deputy's injuries were caused by a bullet or shattered glass. Nicholas is considered armed and dangerous, and a manhunt is underway. He is wanted in connection with a June murder in the same area.
Kirk Franklin, one of the best-selling Gospel artists of all time, will be performing a pop-up concert at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in DeKalb County. The event is free and open to the public, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Franklin's performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. This comes after the release of his latest studio album, "Father's Day," after a four-year hiatus.
A 14-year-old was shot and killed in Lithonia, DeKalb County. The victim was found by police and died on the way to the hospital. Authorities have identified several persons of interest and are conducting interviews. No arrests have been made, and the identity of the teenager has not been released.
Authorities in DeKalb County, Georgia, are searching for 48-year-old Aimee Lafakis, who has been classified as "critically missing" since she was last heard from on Friday. Lafakis is described as being 5'3" tall, weighing 110 pounds, with black hair, green eyes, and multiple tattoos. The reason for her critical missing status has not been disclosed. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Brookhaven Police Department.