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“What we do know is that there was a fire engine that was actually responding to a call, and the that the engine was proceeding southward on Max Cleland when it came in contact with another vehicle, which subsequently hit a third vehicle”

In all, seven people were hurt in a three-vehicle wreck that left a fire truck slammed against a railroad overpass in Lithonia Friday night. via MyATLtv.com

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“We want to raise awareness of the fact it can be cool to be into science when you're in school”

Kevin Thornton wants to devote his life to curing diseases. A senior at Miller Grove High in Lithonia, he wants to learn as much as he can at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair this week in ... via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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“Along with the industry-leading performance of our employees and drivers, the resources Navigation provides will serve as a key element of our plan to grow the company while preserving its successful structure”

Navigation and VVS Capital, another Atlanta-based private equity firm, formed James Brown Holdings LP as part of the transaction. via Atlanta Business Chronicle

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Voters in parts of DeKalb and Rockdale counties are voting today in a special election to replace state Representative Ron Sailor. via WXIA-TV Atlanta

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With former state Rep. Ron Sailor facing 20 years in prison for money laundering, Lithonia and Conyers residents will vote in a special election May 13 to fill his House seat. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Metro Atlanta's source for community news in DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Gwinnett counties.

Police want to know more about HIV-infected rape suspect DEKALB - An 18-year-old man who is infected with HIV has been arrested and is facing charges for luring two women over the internet to an apartment and then sexually assaulting them. Allen Jamar McDowell, who was aware of his HIV status, is now facing several charges including kidnapping, rape, sexual battery and aggravated sodomy. Read more. www.ocgnews.com

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Troubled Lithonia is trying to get its financial house in order, but on Monday delayed two new policies designed to better track money spent and deposited.

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Attorneys for the city of Lithonia and Mayor Joyce McKibben plan to talk today about how to get the mayor back into her city office.

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DeKalb County Police are investigating a shooting in Lithonia that left one person dead Monday night. via MyATLtv.com

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Police in Lithonia are looking for a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting early Thursday morning. via WXIA-TV Atlanta

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