Mother of slain 15-year-old: 'He will live on in my heart'

Friends and family united Friday night to remember 15-year-old Romello Heard, who was killed in a shooting at DeKalb County apartment complex earlier this week.

Family of Georgia woman who fell from patrol car and died demands answers

The parents of a Georgia woman who died after she fell from a moving patrol car following her arrest fought back tears Friday as they demanded answers in their daughter’s death.

Demand for monkeypox vaccine outpaces supply in Atlanta metro area

With growing concerns that the monkeypox outbreak could turn into another pandemic, local health offices have been flooded with requests for the monkeypox vaccine.

MARTA proposes new plan to crack down on riders with habitual bad behavior

Under the plan, MARTA would suspend someone from riding if they accumulate three citations in 90 days for violating the passenger code of conduct.

Free community fridge in DeKalb County vandalized

A community refrigerator stocked with free food for anyone in need was vandalized. The fridge is located in the Medlock Park neighborhood in DeKalb County.

Three men charged with murder of 15-year-old in DeKalb County apartments

The 15-year-old was shot and killed steps away from the DeKalb County apartment's leasing office. Now three men have been charged with his robbery and murder.

Stone Mountain woman to celebrate 109th birthday

At almost 109 years old, Relda Mackins still exercises on her stationary bike every day and bakes delicious desserts for family and friends. Please take a moment and wish her a very happy 109th birthday!

Semi-truck crashes through backyard near I-20

A semi-truck seemed to have driven through a rail into the backyard of a home in a subdivision.

15-year-old shot dead at apartment complex was about to start high school, family says

A 15-year-old shot and killed at a DeKalb County apartment complex should be getting ready to start high school. His family was devastated to find out someone murdered him Tuesday evening.

West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes in 3 more Atlanta traps

Health officials have found mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus in two more traps in Atlanta this week.

Georgia clinics facing low supply of monkeypox vaccines as cases surge

Georgia has over 250 cases of monkeypox - the fifth most in the U.S. Despite high demand for vaccines and rising cases, many in metro Atlanta are frustrated over the difficultly getting the shot.

Study finds Georgia's most dangerous roads are in metro Atlanta

A new study aims to shed light on areas that are especially dangerous to navigate, not because of infrastructure, but because of people speeding or driving under the influence.

Beloved 'Lawn Man' killed in DeKalb County hit-and-run

Charles Young, who was affectionately known by his DeKalb County neighbors as "Lawn Man," was killed in a hit-and-run crash.

2 DeKalb County jail deaths reported within the last week

Two inmates have died in two separate incidents while in custody at the DeKalb County jail within the last week.

Woman dead, 10-year-old in critical condition in DeKalb County home shooting, police say

DeKalb County police reported that a woman was found dead and a 10-year old girl was taken to an area hospital after suffering from gunshot wounds at a home on Harmony Hill Court in Lithonia.

Vehicles caught fire at auto repair shop, DeKalb Fire officials say

DeKalb Fire officials reported on Saturday that a few vehicles caught fire at the Service 1st Auto Care on Lithonia Industrial Blvd.