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...

Chattahoochee River: Unhealthy Bacteria Levels Increase After Heavy Rains - Roswell Patch While the danger of flooding may have passed, another emerges - the threat of E.coli and other bacteria contamination. More...

Downtown Atlanta will soon look a little more like London, after a decision by city council members on Monday to allow the construction of a 20-story Ferris wheel similar to the popular London Eye on the banks of the Thames River. More...

HALL COUNTY, Ga. -- Warmer temperatures and sunny skies will return on Monday, but many people are dealing with damage that weekend storms left behind. More...

Head to Zoo Atlanta this summer and you might catch a glimpse of infant orangutan Pongo and his mother Blaze, who are now playing in their outdoor exhibit area. More...

Umi sushi makes its debut today at 3050 Peachtree Road in Buckhead. With a 23-foot custom bar built from white oak, dark green banquettes, and hand-charred cypress walls, the interior is a scene of aesthetic delight where patrons can enjoy dishes such as yellowtail with jalapeo, spicy tuna kamikaze rolls, and grilled black cod misoyaki. More...

EBSCO Research has named Dorsey Services as a 2013 South Atlanta Best Pick for Lawn Treatment and for Pest & Termite Control. More...

You were uniquely made, with unique challenges to your life. And, sometimes those challenges seem insurmountable. More...

Looking for a baseball/softball grip that make you stand out from the crowd?Look no further than the Tater Grip.What are Tater Grips?Tater Grips are a high performance baseball/softball bat grip that is customizable with team... More...

After revealing that they had acquired Tumblr at their event yesterday in New York City, Yahoo announced that they had also upgraded Flickr.Flickr is a photo and video hosting website, web services suite, and online community that was created... More...

Vocalist and guitar player Jonathan Butler has been labelled as many different things during his musical career; contemporary jazz musician, R&B songwriter, lyricist and vocalist or gospel singer. On Wednesday night at the Cobb Energy... More...

For the last few days, everyone was watching the skies, waiting, and praying for rain as the local signs recommended. Well God delivered this afternoon, but it still wasn’t enough to remove the Stage 3 drought or water... More...

The U.S.S Enterprise hull caught fire and disintegrated every moment it plunged closer to the Earth’s surface. “It’s a miracle,” a fellow crew member described of the moment the ship’s systems came back online. “There are no such things,” replied Mr. Spock. Regardless of Spock’s position on God intervening in their time of need, he would come to better understand the consequences of putting the needs of others before one’s own. Not being familiar with the likes of actor Benedict Cumberbatch, I wasn’t sure what he would bring to the role of Khan, with the role being played so well, twice, by Ricardo Montalblan…Seor Montalblan would have been impressed. “Star Trek Into Darkness” is an intelligent, non-stop, better, faster thrill-ride; and for sci-fi, action-adventure fans that consider themselves Trekkies, Into Darkness is what you want. Read more on Examiner.com More...

School days are winding down, and summer is right around the corner. Kids and families are anxiously awaiting vacation time and swim season with high excitement, but excitement levels aren’t the only things running high…the amount... More...

While many across the nation are grieving the loss of life with the tornado devastation in Oklahoma today, a Democratic Senator wasted no time in attacking Republicans and accusing them of ignoring the global warming theory that led to the... More...

A man and his two young sons were attacked by two dogs while they were walking over the weekend in Douglas County — and on Monday officials were still trying to decide if the dogs should live.The incident... More...

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor eight-time Grammy Award-winner Usher with the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award during its 26th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. The invitation-only event will... More...

Georgia State Senator Bill Heath (R-Bremen) shared his thoughts today to select media about the attacks that continue against the Second Amendment of the Constitution in Georgia and on the national level and why the right to bear arms... 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...

Mary Ann French, 67 of Douglasville, passed away Saturday, May 04, 2013. She was born on Oct. More...

Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley said Friday that he won't attend Boston College's graduation because the Jesuit school's commencement speaker, Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, supports legislation to permit abortion. 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...

OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - With Washington state about to embark on a first-of-its-kind legal market for recreational marijuana, the budding ranks of new cannabis growers face a quandary over what to do with the excess stems, roots and leaves from their plants. More...

LONDON (Reuters) - Some spectators at London's Chelsea Flower Show wouldn't be caught dead with one in the trunk of their Bentley, but garden gnomes have turned up at the show's 100th edition this year, for charity. More...

ROME (Reuters) - A man climbed onto a ledge on the dome of St Peter's Basilica on Monday and unfurled a banner protesting against a "political horror show", an apparent reference to Italy's embattled coalition struggling with recession and high unemployment. More...

LONDON (Reuters) - Two microscope slides bearing the blood of former Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi are to go on sale in London on Tuesday and are expected to fetch from 10,000 pounds to 15,000 pounds ($15,200-$22,800). More...

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Rail passengers searching for love in the Czech capital need look no further than the daily commute as the city makes plans to designate carriages on its underground trains for singles. More...