Suspected chop shop busted near Lithonia
Investigators say they were looking into an ongoing theft case when they made the discovery at a location along Rock Chapel Road in Lithonia.
Atlanta man sentenced to life for 2020 murder of driver at Lithonia apartments
A 24-year-old Atlanta man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the deadly shooting of a driver and the subsequent crash that hospitalized an elderly woman.
Deadly shooting investigation underway in Lithonia
Homicide investigators were called to a home on Valley Green Road in Lithonia overnight.
Construction workers robbed in Lithonia, police looking for thieves
The DeKalb County Police Department is looking for two men who allegedly robbed several construction workers recently.
Fugitive wanted for murder, armed robbery arrested in DeKalb County
Jeremy Rashaad Baker, 32, was charged with murder and armed robbery.
Officials uses pepper spray during fight at Lithonia High School
School officials say pepper spray was used to regain control during a fight at Lithonia High School on Thursday.
New grant gives Lithonia's old city hall building new look for youth programs
Lithonia Police Chief Donald Dejarnette is excited about future plans for the old city hall building. It will soon serve as the new home for the city's planned youth and young adult resource center.
Summerour descendants hold 100th family reunion in Lithonia
If you’ve planned a family reunion before, or been to one, you know there’s a lot of work that goes into it. So, imagine just how dedicated the Summerour's must have been to have organized this annual massive meet up since 1923.
72-year-old woman with mental health concerns gone missing
A 72-year-old woman officials say has been diagnosed with Schizophrenia and has recently become more aggressive has gone missing in Lithonia. DeKalb County police believe she may be trying to hitchhike her way to Chicago.
Firefighters respond to house fire in Lithonia
Firefighters responded to a fire at a home in the 1200 block of Coffee Road in Lithonia late Sunday morning.
Man killed by DeKalb County police during hostage situation identified
DeKalb County police and SWAT are on the scene of a situation on Cragstone Court in Lithonia.
Medical emergency triggers multi-car crash in Lithonia, police say
At least three people were sent to the hospital after a major crash involving five vehicles in Lithonia, according to officials.
Arrest made in violent Lithonia home invasion
A man wanted for a violent home invasion robbery in Lithonia has been arrested.
30 dogs seized from Lithonia properties in animal cruelty case, police say
A spokesperson for the department tells FOX 5 they believe 29 dogs in total have been removed.
MATTIE'S CALL: Missing 66-year-old in Lithonia found
They say that Griffin, who is disabled, was last seen around 9 a.m. Friday in the 1800 block of Tafetta Trail in Lithonia.
Assistant principal placed on leave after arrest for sexual battery
Dr. Samuel David Wilder arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated sexual battery, aggravated sodomy, and simple battery.
Boarding company workers ambushed by squatters in Lithonia
A dispute between workers of a boarding company sent to secure a home and squatters ended with a man being shot and police searching for the gunman.
Man critically injured in Lithonia apartment shooting
A man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting at a Lithonia apartment.
'Cold-hearted': Man shot to death in front of DeKalb County sports bar
"COLD-HEARTED": The owner of the sports bar says he saw surveillance footage of the suspect pulling out a gun and shooting his victim over and over - not stopping even when the man fell to the ground.
Project aims to preserve Lithonia’s Bruce Street School
For decades, the granite building known as the Bruce Street School was a place of safety and hope. Now, former students are leading the charge to preserve the ruins for future generations.