Jamiracle Lett and her husband Lamourya were supposed to celebrate this Thanksgiving with their newborn son. But May 5 happened. Thats the day the couple lost their baby boy. Still, they are thankful.Im grateful that my son got a chance to o... More...

Newly-formed Brookhavens recent election yielded only one clear winner for a city council post. Real estate broker and businessman Jim Eyre will represent residents in council District 2. Residents will vote for the rest of Brookhavens city off... More...

Three people were killed early morning on Nov. 21 in a shooting at a DeKalb County apartment complex. The victims, two men and a woman, were found dead in a parking lot at the Crystal Point Apartments off Columbia Drive near Flat Shoals Parkway in De... More...

A 13-year-old girl has been charged in the killing of her 2-year-old half-sister. DeKalb County police spokeswoman Mekka Parish said the teen has been charged with murder in the killing of Sasha Ray. The teen made her first court appearance Nov. 20 i... More...

The Dunwoody Police Department is looking for a suspect who attempted to entice a child while in the restroom of the Perimeter Mall. On Nov. 12 at approximately 7 p.m., a 15-year-old male was in the restroom when he was approached by the suspect, ac... More...

The DeKalb County Police Department is seeking assistance from the community to locate a missing 85-year-old woman. Doris Bonds was last seen at approximately 11 a. m. on Nov. 20 leaving her home, located at 3144 Barkside Court. Bonds was driving a... More...

The Lithonia Bulldogs concluded an improbable run to the Trail to the Title middle school football championship with a 12-8 victory over defending champion Stephenson Jaguars. A big fourth-and-goal stop of Stephenson quarterback Xavier Shepard by the... More...

Andrea Sneiderman was allegedly having an affair with her boss Hemy Neuman; however, prosecutors suggested in court Nov. 16 that another man may have played a role in her alleged plot to murder her husband Rusty Sneiderman. Neuman later admitted to k... More...

The Supreme Court of Georgia has upheld the conviction of a woman who hit and killed a child as he walked to school. The court issued its unanimous decision Nov. 5 that the conviction of Shirley Ogilvie, 44, of Lithonia, will stand, reversing a Cour... More...

The Trail Blazer Leadership of Excellence Awards reception and program Nov. 8 honored seven DeKalb County Women of Distinction. The program, held at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center, was presented by DeKalb County Commissi... More...

But he did something else during his keynote address at the annual luncheon of the Savannah Economic Development Authority, which he knocked out of the park. More...

Christopher Taylor won $20,000 last month from Georgia Tech's Inventure Prize competition to turn his designs for toys that wiggle around and roll away from Fido on their own accord into a Chris Taylor, a student at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, just won $20,000 in the school's invention competition to develope his line of robotic dog toys, called ... (more) More...

Police say a shoplifter in metro Atlanta had particularly sticky fingers for deodorant sticks, stealing 195 of them from a Target store. More...

One patient with a history of substance abuse and suicidal thoughts was left alone in a waiting room inside the Atlanta VA Medical Center, where he obtained drugs from a hospital visitor and later died of an overdose. More...

MAR seafood restaurant opens tonight at 314 E. Howard Ave. in Decatur. Featuring tables made of wood reclaimed from a nearly 100-year-old house and a summery patio, it's a place to down tons of tequilas while noshing on Mexi-coastal cuisine such as pickled oysters, chile-rubbed shrimp, and grilled serrano peppers from chef Joey Zelinka . More...

A local congressman wants someone - or some people - fired at Atlanta VA Medical Center on Clairmont Road following a federal report that links mismanagement to several patient deaths. More...

Special Graphic An artist's rendering shows an aerial view of what the Buckhead Atlanta project will look like once complete, with Peachtree Road in the foreground. More...

The results of the Cash 3, Cash 4, Fantasy 5, Georgia Five & Mega Millions drawings for May 3, 2013 are as follows:Midday Cash 30- 9- 6Midday Cash 49- 7- 4- 5Midday Georgia Five4- 9- 3- 4- 2Drawing data... More...

The results of the Cash 3, Cash 4, Fantasy 5 & Georgia Five drawings for May 2, 2013 are as follows:Midday Cash 30- 8- 5Midday Cash 48- 9- 7- 5Midday Georgia Five5- 1- 7- 1- 9Drawing data:The Payout... More...

The results of the Cash 3, Cash 4, Fantasy 5, Georgia Five & Powerball drawings for May 1, 2013 are as follows:Midday Cash 37- 5- 6Midday Cash 49- 3- 3- 6Midday Georgia Five2- 3- 2- 4- 6Drawing data... More...

The results of the Cash 3, Cash 4, Fantasy 5, Georgia Five & Mega Millions drawings for April 30, 2013 are as follows:Midday Cash 30- 9- 6Midday Cash 49- 7- 4- 5Midday Georgia Five4- 9- 3- 4- 2Drawing data... More...

The results of the Cash 3, Cash 4, Fantasy 5 & Georgia Five drawings for April 29, 2013 are as follows:Midday Cash 30- 8- 5Midday Cash 48- 9- 7- 5Midday Georgia Five5- 1- 7- 1- 9Drawing data:The... More...

“A family bed is one where the parents welcome their children to sleep in the parental bed.” In many cultures and countries this might seem to be a normal practice but in the United States it&rsquo... More...

The Atlanta Jazz Festival is currently in progress at Piedmont Park. Also, the Caribbean Festival is going on this Memorial Day weekend.Where there are festivals, there are vendors.Some of the best clothing, fragrances, oils, accessories and art... More...

At the end of every television season, the networks in their infinite wisdom of knowing what people want to watch decide which programs will stay and which will be tossed to make room for new shows. While most networks cite... More...

Alcoholics, drug addicts and those who eat obsessively suffer from too much stress in their lives, according to Yale Stress Center's head psychologist Rajita Sinha. CNN reported on May 23 that Sinha believes stress plays a prominent role... More...

The recent tornado in Oklahoma has inspired feelings of gratitude in many Christians. After all, it could have been much worse. And they have downgraded the damage estimates. At the same time, atheists are in a frenzy... More...

A deputy with the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office has been arrested and terminated after being accused of child molestation in Conyers. More...

Authorities in Conyers say a shoplifting suspect led police on a chase on Wednesday afternoon. More...

During one of my visits to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, Ga., we were given the opportunity to talk with the retired abbot, or leader. More...

Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible traveling exhibition will open at the Nancy Guinn Memorial Library in Conyers on May 29. More...

The Affordable Housing Community Development Corporation will host a forum on Thursday, 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Olivia Haydel Senior Citizens Center, 1240 Dogwood Drive, Conyers The meeting is being held to answer questions from concerned stakeholders about affordable senior housing being considered for Rockdale County. More...

Want to start a non-profit? The Atlanta Public Library System will offer a workshop series throughout May for those looking to start a non-profit. Read More The Affordable Housing Community Development Corporation will host a forum on Thursday, 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Olivia Haydel Senior Citizens Center, 1240 Dogwood Drive, Conyers The ... (more) More...

By Twomucht Topix National News Editor, Even before you walk into this impressive Establishment, one will be amazed at the beauty. More...

By Roan Fennell, Ourtown Automotive Columnist, Memorial Day normally signifies the start of summer, even if its about 24 days away. Whatever the case, this is the time of the year, when your family car can become your most important survival feature on a pleasurable family trip.Even a small problem such as a worn windshield wiper, out-of-balance tire or improper wheel alignment can cause a lot of troubles during a long drive.Here are the 'Top 5 Things To Do To Your Car' !... More...

By Tom Livsey, Topix National News Editor, OurTown Media is the top hyper local news site in the nation. There are over 72,205 zip codes in America, and OurTown has a presence in each one of them, in the form of a local news editor, or reporter, and by doing so, we also review some of the best merchants in each state, city and town, as well. Well vehicle owners living in and around Lithonia, Stone Mountain, and Snellville, Georgia, even vacationers, who will be traveling through Georgia, having difficulties with their transportation during their visit at Stone Mountain Park, should pray to your Lord that one of the best mechanic and body shop in the state, is only a few miles away. R & L Auto & Body has been named, 'Top Ten Mechanic and Body Shop in Atlanta' ! More...

By Eva Bellamy, OurTown News, Dion Norris is one of the make-up Artist at Colour U Cosmetics, found by Karen Stallings. Amazing eyebrows are being arch at the Kioski at Stone Crest Mall Lithoina GA. Females of all nationality come in with un-arched eye-brows and leave with a Colour U experience. From smoky eyes to attractive lips, Norris does her thing. With Dions ten years in the make-up industry, she applies her skills with a passion. More...

By Tom Livsey, Topix National News Editor, On Wednesday Lillian Hartley and Allan Marks became officially the oldest newlyweds ever. After 18 years of shacking together, the two decided to tie the knot of matrimony. What, this is 2012. With more than 193 combined years under their belts, 95-year-old Hartley and 98-year-old Marks broke a Guinness World Record for the oldest aggregate age of a couple on when the two tied the knot Wednesday. More...

By Twomucht, Topix National News Editor, It really hurts to watch, but if you can , then the above picture shows Mr. Jerry Jones, owner of the NFL Dallas Cowboys playing both characters of 'Rich Man Poor... More...

By Twomucht, Ourtown National News Editor, By the time he was six years old, he helped around the family's store and restaurant. Due to his demanding responsibilities and chores, he had to forgo many of the simple experiences of a normal childhood. However, these same tasks help mold him in one of his God Given talents...A Caring Soul.By More...

FRANKFURT, May 25 - An Austrian man tip-toed along a line strung 185 meters (607 feet) off the ground in Frankfurt on Saturday, attempting to set a new world record for "highlining" despite his fear of heights. More...

TOKYO (Reuters) - A delay in Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife moving into their official residence, the site of past assassinations, has revived talk of ghosts in the corridors, prompting the government to deny any knowledge of hauntings. More...

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hungry? How about tempura-battered fried Tarantula for an appetizer? They're frozen then defrosted before bug chef David George Gordon cuts off the abdomen, singes off hairs with a lighter and dunks the remaining spider body into batter. More...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The woman who interrupted President Barack Obama's speech on counterterrorism policy on Thursday is well-known around Washington as a perennial protester on national security issues. More...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - For New York City mayoral hopeful Anthony Weiner, the road to City Hall leads through Pittsburgh. More...