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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
Missing 73-year-old man last seen in Lithonia neighborhood
Fredrick Thompson, 73, was last seen Monday on Keystone Bend in Lithonia, police say.
Fredrick Thompson, 73, was last seen Monday on Keystone Bend in Lithonia, police say.
Car crashes into Emory Hillandale Hospital emergency room
So far, officials say two people were injured during the crash--the driver of the vehicle and a hospital employee.
So far, officials say two people were injured during the crash--the driver of the vehicle and a hospital employee.
1 dead, 1 injured in double shooting at Lithonia condos, police say
Police went to Penwood Place in Lithonia and confirmed there were two people shot at the scene. The injured victim is expected to survive, according to police.
Police went to Penwood Place in Lithonia and confirmed there were two people shot at the scene. The injured victim is expected to survive, according to police.
Mother of murdered 13-year-old Lithonia boy hopes new video leads to an arrest
His mother hopes new video will be the catalyst to force that person to surrender to authorities.
His mother hopes new video will be the catalyst to force that person to surrender to authorities.
Suspect in double shooting not found in Lithonia home after SWAT standoff, police say
Two people were shot in a Lithonia neighborhood prompting a SWAT response to search for the possible suspect.
Two people were shot in a Lithonia neighborhood prompting a SWAT response to search for the possible suspect.
Lithonia mother question claims her son was shot, killed trying to break into car
Angelia Stokes returned to the scene of Sunday's shooting in search of answers in the deadly shooting that put her 17-year-old son in the hospital and claimed his friend's life.
Angelia Stokes returned to the scene of Sunday's shooting in search of answers in the deadly shooting that put her 17-year-old son in the hospital and claimed his friend's life.