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Lithonia

A city in DeKalb County, Georgia — population 2,321 as of 2020.

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SaportaReport September 7

What if a baby’s feeding could tell a bigger story? Atlanta startup nfant turns tiny movements into data

A baby’s feeding may look simple, but for families and doctors, what happens during those few minutes can reveal much more than whether a newborn is getting enough to eat. Atlanta-born startup nfant is bringing its FDA-cleared feeding technology from the neonatal intensive care…

Local Business
SaportaReport 4 hours ago

Beltline is back on board with rail – will a councilmember’s plan keep it on track?

The Atlanta Beltline is officially back on board with light rail – and Atlanta District 2 City Councilmember Kelsea Bond has a plan to keep the project on track. On Sept. 8, Bond introduced a resolution to “affirm the Atlanta City Council’s commitment to and support for Beltline…

Transportation
GPB News 4 hours ago

Magnetic pulses sent through the skull can calm the fear center of the brain, Emory study says

Researchers with Emory University School of Medicine recently completed their first human trial of transcranial magnetic stimulation to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. The procedure uses magnetic pulses to calm the fear center of the brain.

General
GPB News 7 hours ago

Georgia Today: Atlanta parking; Dekalb cow sculptures; Cumberland Island visitor traffic

On the September 9th edition: The Atlanta City Council sets up a parking bill of rights; Cow sculptures are coming to DeKalb County; And the National Park Service approves a plan to increase visitor traffic on Georgia’s Cumberland Island, but wildlife advocates are worried.

Government & Civic
GPB News 11 hours ago

Gubernatorial candidates — Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson — campaigned in the Atlanta area Tuesday; Data from the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs show roughly well over half of veterans who died by suicide in 2023 were not diagnosed with or treated…

General
GPB News September 8

Dragon Con celebrates 40th anniversary with 75,000 fans in downtown Atlanta

Dragon Con's 40th anniversary five-day convention brought 75,000 fans to downtown Atlanta while giving back to the community through charity fundraising, a children’s book drive and a record-setting blood drive.

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Lithonia by the numbers

Population 2,321Population figure, 2020
Households & income
Area
0.93 sq mi (2.4 km²), 0 sq mi water
Median age
35.6
Households
1,005
Persons per household
2.6
2020–2024 ACS
Municipal office
Office
MAYOR - DEBORAH JACKSON
Address
6920 MAIN ST, LITHONIA, GA 30058
Municipal record
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