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After she was found guilty but before leaving the courtroom, Michelle Wierson turned to Samuel Jenness and Leah Tracosas Jenness and apologized. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Psychologist sentenced to five years for Decatur 5-year-old’s death

An Avondale psychologist was found guilty of vehicular homicide Wednesday in the 2018 death of Miles Jenness, a 5-year-old Decatur boy.

Many low-income schools on DeKalb’s list of possible closures

Some high-performing schools could also face closure, according to an AJC analysis of state data.

The DeKalb County School District will hold the first of several in-person community meetings about its redistricting plan Monday at its Stone Mountain headquarters. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

DeKalb is starting to meet about school closures. Here’s how to weigh in.

Both virtual and in-person meetings begin Monday.

Person of interest in USPS letter carrier’s killing in DeKalb arrested

Dequavious Graves was working a mail route in DeKalb County when he was fatally shot near his carrier vehicle. The shooting was described as “not accidental.”

Michelle Wierson on trial in death of Miles Jenness

On trial: A woman wanted to save her daughter. She killed someone’s son.

A woman is on trial for vehicular homicide after killing a 5-year-old boy in Decatur. She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity after a landmark Georgia court ruling.

Atlanta, DeKalb County parks to get $3.5M boost

ParkPride grants doled out this year will fund playground upgrades, new gathering areas, restored parking lots and more.

Atlanta’s DAs, mostly women of color, are working to change the game

Metro Atlanta’s top prosecutors say their shared experiences make them uniquely qualified to deal with the challenges faced by their increasingly diverse communities.

DeKalb County plans to close more than two dozen schools because of shrinking enrollment. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Declining enrollment resulting in more school closures across the nation

Some school districts say enrollment began to decline significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Parents wonder if they should leave DeKalb in face of possible school closures

After the district announced more than two dozen potential school closures, DeKalb families are wondering what's next.

Pedestrian killed after illegal tint prompts DeKalb police pursuit, officials say

A 59-year-old man was fatally struck during the chase. The Georgia State Patrol is now investigating.

FAQ: When will DeKalb make a decision on school closures?

DeKalb County could close dozens of schools in the coming years. Here's what to know.