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DeKalb County man, 47, convicted of 2023 murder of girlfriend at family gathering
A DeKalb County jury convicted Demario Flanagan, 47, of murdering his girlfriend, Eternity “Destiny” Johnson, during a family gathering in Lithonia in 2023. Prosecutors said he also fired at three other women, striking…
Man sentenced to life for killing girlfriend, shooting 2 others at family gathering in DeKalb County
Demario Flanagan was sentenced to life in prison Friday for killing his girlfriend and shooting two other women at a family gathering in Lithonia, prosecutors said. The shooting happened at a home on Waterton Drive in…
Man kills girlfriend, shoots 2 others during family gathering in DeKalb County
Demario Flanagan was sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of killing his girlfriend and shooting three other women at a family gathering in Lithonia. The shooting happened in October 2023 and left…
DeKalb County man sentenced to life for killing girlfriend, shooting 2 others during party at home
Demario Flanagan has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2023 murder of his girlfriend, Eternity Johnson, and the shooting of two other women during a party at their home in Lithonia. According to CBS News Atlanta…
Child struck by vehicle remains in critical condition
A child younger than 10 remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on Chupp Road near Evans Mill Drive in Lithonia, DeKalb County Police said. The crash happened around 5:43 p.m. Oct. 30 as the child…
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South DeKalb organizers unite residents over data center concerns
Residents in South DeKalb gathered on Saturday to voice concerns regarding the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers in their community. Local environmental and civic organizers led the meeting…
Woman dies in single-car crash, DeKalb County police say
A woman died early Friday morning in a single-vehicle crash in unincorporated Lithonia, according to DeKalb County police. The accident occurred at the intersection of S Deshon Road and Alford Road when the vehicle left…
SWAT responds to home near high school in Lithonia area
A SWAT team responded to a barricaded person with a gun at a home on Victoria Place in DeKalb County, near Lithonia High School, on Monday morning. Authorities breached the garage and entered the residence around 7 a.m…
Police investigation blocks off busy road hear high school in DeKalb County
Police have blocked off a section of Marbut Road near Lithonia High School in DeKalb County for an active investigation. Multiple police vehicles were spotted at the scene Monday morning. Authorities have not yet…
Large police presence converges at site near Lithonia High School
A significant law enforcement presence is currently responding to an ongoing situation near Lithonia High School in DeKalb County. Authorities were called to the scene on Victoria Place on Monday morning. Officials have…
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