DeKalb County

Six candidates will compete in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election to replace the late Rep. David Scott. The election could influence the U.S. House balance, with a runoff possible if no candidate secures a majority. The district is heavily Democratic, and the winner will serve the remaining months of Scott’s term.

Georgia is constructing a $409 million state psychiatric hospital with 300 beds to address a backlog of forensic patients in the criminal justice system. The hospital, near Georgia Regional Hospital in DeKalb County, aims to alleviate pressure on county jails by providing specialized care for individuals with mental illnesses or disabilities linked to criminal charges or convictions.

A sex offender deported from the United States in 1999 was found living under a false name in Chesterfield County. The individual was convicted of two counts of Child Molestation in DeKalb County, Georgia, in May 1998.

Edgar Evins State Park in DeKalb County, Tennessee, has been closed until further notice due to damage from Friday's storms. The park, located on Center Hill Lake, is experiencing storm-related closures.

Severe weather is returning to the Chicago area starting Friday, with showers and storms expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rain, or hail. The National Weather Service and NBC 5 Storm Team warned of a 'long stretch of quiet weather' ending, as southwestern counties face a 'slight' risk of severe weather and other areas a 'marginal' risk.

The debate over data centers, driven by their high energy consumption and local impacts, is escalating from state and local levels to Congress. Legislative proposals, industry lobbying, and public protests highlight tensions between economic benefits and concerns over energy costs and infrastructure. Senators and industry groups advocate for balancing development with consumer protection and resource responsibility.

A 40-year-old avid runner, Lauren Bullis, was stabbed and shot during a series of random attacks in Georgia, which resulted in her death. The suspect, Olaolukitan Adon Abel, was arrested after a police investigation linked him to multiple violent incidents across DeKalb County and Brookhaven.