Lithonia public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Lithonia City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a presentation on 6975 Main Street, financial software from Sage, council retreat dates, no dumping signs, and the city cemetery at Randall Ave/Tribble St. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion of 6975 Main Street presentation by Chief Dejarnette
• Discussion of Sage financial software with Finance Director Lisa Diggs
• Discussion of council retreat dates with City Clerk Ashley Waters
• Discussion of no dumping signs by Councilmember Diane Howard
• Discussion of city cemetery at Randall Ave/Tribble St. by Councilmember Diane Howard

City Council

The Lithonia City Council is holding its regular meeting with public comments, a consent agenda, and a public hearing. The only item for decision is the approval of the 2026 meeting and holiday calendars. The rest of the agenda consists of routine reports and updates.

• Decision on 2026 Meeting and Holiday Calendars
• Public hearing (no specific item listed)
• Consent agenda
• Reports from City Administrator, Police, Public Works, Code Enforcement, Mayor

City Council

The Lithonia City Council is meeting for a regular session with public comments, a consent agenda, and a public hearing. The only decision item is approval of the 2026 meeting and holiday calendars. The rest of the agenda consists of routine reports and updates.

• Decision on 2026 Meeting and Holiday Calendars
• Public hearing with 10-minute time limit per side
• Public comments accepted in person or via email by 2 pm
• Reports from City Administrator, Police, Public Works, Code Enforcement, Mayor

The Lithonia City Council approved its 2026 meeting and holiday calendars, and approved the December 1, 2025 agenda. Both votes were unanimous. The rest of the meeting consisted of reports and updates, including a financial update on city property, SPLOST I funds, and department reports; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the December 1, 2025 council meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the 2026 meeting and holiday calendars (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Lithonia City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a potential T-Mobile grant, the 2026 meeting and holiday calendars, an ordinance regarding evasive vine, vacant properties on Main Street, and the Masonic Lodge. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• T-Mobile grant discussion with Senator Tonya Peterson
• 2026 meeting and holiday calendars review
• Evasive vine ordinance discussion
• Vacant properties on Main Street discussion
• Masonic Lodge discussion

The Lithonia City Council held a work session on November 17, 2025, discussing several items but taking no formal votes on policy changes. The main discussion centered on extending business hours for Main Street businesses, with council members expressing concerns about 4 a.m. closings, noise, and the city's reputation. The council also discussed the 2026 meeting and holiday calendars, a kudzu ordinance, vacant properties, and a Masonic Lodge matter, which was moved to executive session. The only formal actions were approving the agenda and entering and exiting executive session.

• Approved November 17 work session agenda with item A replaced by extended business hours discussion (4-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate discussion (unanimous)
• Exited executive session and returned to regular work session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Lithonia City Council is meeting to consider two new business items: a Netflix filming request and holiday office hours. The agenda also includes public comments, a public hearing, and routine reports from city staff and officials.

• Netflix filming request for decision
• Holiday office hours proposal by Chief Dejarnette
• Public hearing with 10-minute time limit per side
• Consent agenda: approval of meeting minutes

The Lithonia City Council approved a Netflix filming request for 'All Sinners Bleed' from November 13 to November 24, and amended city holiday office hours to close December 22-26. The council also entered and exited a closed executive session on real estate, with both motions passing 4-0. In his report, the City Administrator said an annexation effort failed by four votes, and that some property owners are interested in a petition to annex using the 100 percent method. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved November 5 council meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Netflix 'All Sinners Bleed' filming request for Nov 13-24 (unanimous)
• Amended holiday office hours to close Dec 22-26 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real estate (4-0)
• Exited executive session and returned to regular meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Lithonia City Council is holding a special called meeting with one action item: a resolution and intergovernmental agreement regarding the DeKalb County Landbank, presented by Chief DeJarnette, City Administrator. The council will vote on this item after approving the agenda.

• DeKalb County Landbank Resolution & Intergovernmental Agreement (action item)

The Lithonia City Council held a special called meeting and approved a resolution and intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb County to extend the landbank agreement's expiration date to January 30, 2070. The motion passed 3-0, with two councilmembers absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved DeKalb County Landbank resolution and intergovernmental agreement with expiration January 30, 2070 (3-0)
• Approved October 30, 2025 special called meeting agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:14 pm (3-0)

City Council

The Lithonia City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: Cemsites, presented by Mayor Shameka Reynolds, and Peace Trucking, presented by Chief DeJarnette and the City Administrator. No votes are scheduled; the agenda is limited to discussion and possible executive session.

• Discussion of Cemsites
• Discussion of Peace Trucking
• Possible executive session on personnel, litigation, real estate, or cyber security

The Lithonia City Council held a work session with no substantive decisions. Members heard a presentation from Cemsites on cloud-based cemetery location software and noted that Peace Trucking could not attend, so that item was not heard. The agenda was approved 3-0 and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved October 20, 2025 work session agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Lithonia City Council is holding a public hearing on a text amendment to the zoning ordinance that would establish five new zoning districts: RE (Real Estate), M1 (Light Industrial), M2 (Heavy Industrial), R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75), and C-2 (General Commercial). The amendment is being presented by Planning and Zoning Administrator Bill Johnston and City Administrator Chief DeJarnette. Residents may comment in person or submit written comments by 2 pm on the day of the hearing.

• Public hearing on text amendment to establish RE, M1, M2, R-75, and C-2 zoning districts
• 10-minute time limit per side for public comment on each item
• Written comments accepted via cityclerk@lithoniacity.org until 2 pm on hearing day

The Lithonia City Council held a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to the zoning ordinance to add new zoning districts (RE, M1, M2, R-75, C-2) in preparation for upcoming annexation efforts. No vote was taken on the amendment itself; the hearing was opened and closed, with one speaker in favor and none against. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved the October 20, 2025 public hearing agenda (3-0)
• Opened the public hearing on the zoning text amendment (3-0)
• Closed the public hearing on the zoning text amendment (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Lithonia City Council is meeting to consider two significant items: a public hearing on the annexation of certain lands into the city, and a decision on an Entertainment District Ordinance. The agenda also includes routine items such as public comments, old and new business, and updates from city officials.

• Public hearing on annexation of certain lands into the City of Lithonia by resolution and referendum
• Entertainment District Ordinance for decision
• Public comments accepted in person or via email by 2 pm on meeting day
• Executive session possible for personnel, litigation, real estate, or cyber security

The City Council held a public hearing to discuss the proposed annexation of lands into the city of Lithonia, featuring presentations from the City Administrator and public comments from attorneys. No final decision was made regarding the annexation or the proposed entertainment district ordinance during the meeting. The council also received updates on city projects, including sidewalk improvements and the purchase of the old post office.

• Approved October 6, 2025, meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on land annexation (unanimous)
• Exited public hearing on land annexation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Lithonia City Council is holding a special called meeting on September 29, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes routine items (call to order, roll call, moment of silence, approval of agenda) and an executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss real estate matters. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Executive session on real estate (closed to public)

The Lithonia City Council held a special called meeting and unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a purchase and sale agreement for 6975 Main Street. The council also entered and exited executive session for real estate matters. A public hearing on annexation was held, with one resident speaking in favor and another asking about voting precincts, but no annexation vote was taken.

• Approved agenda for Sept 29 special called meeting (3-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate (3-0)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing purchase and sale agreement for 6975 Main Street (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on annexation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Lithonia City Council is holding a work session to discuss the proposed Lithonia Amphitheater, led by Mayor Shameka Reynolds. This is a discussion item only, with no formal vote scheduled. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call, approval of the agenda, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Lithonia Amphitheater project

The Lithonia City Council held a work session on September 15, 2025, with no substantive decisions made. Mayor Reynolds asked the council to review the Renee Miller/Enigma Events contract for managing the Lithonia Amphitheater and revisit compensation, but only discussion occurred. Councilmember Sheppard requested staff research local event coordinator compensation. The agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved September 15, 2025 work session agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Lithonia City Council held a public hearing on a proposed annexation of certain lands into the city. Chief Dejarnette presented details of the annexation lines, the process, and services to be offered if approved by voters on November 4. Several residents in the proposed area spoke against the annexation, while two business owners spoke in favor. No decision was made; the hearing was procedural only.

• Approved September 8, 2025 public hearing agenda (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing (unanimous)

City Council

The Lithonia City Council approved four items: a service agreement with Bureau Veritas, a $18,506 annual City Logix agreement funded by SPLOST, an ethics resolution, and an amended Exhibit A to include a special election on annexation. All votes were 5-0. The council also discussed beautification projects, including a mural, flags, kudzu, and crosswalk improvements, and entered executive session for real estate.

• Approved Bureau Veritas service agreement (5-0)
• Approved City Logix agreement at $18,506 annually from SPLOST (5-0)
• Approved Ethics Resolution (5-0)
• Approved amended Exhibit A for special election on annexation (5-0)
• Approved agenda with removal of public hearing and addition of beautification discussion (5-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the August 18, 2025, meeting agenda and adopted the Government Service Report presented by Chief DeJarnette. The council also discussed potential beautification projects, a road management software service called City Logix, and a proposed community beautification event.

• Approved August 18, 2025, work session agenda (3-0)
• Adopted Government Service Report (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Lithonia City Council approved a resolution to place annexation on the November 4 ballot, with the plan announced 90 days prior as required. The vote passed 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments, updates, and an executive session on real estate with no action taken.

• Approved annexation resolution for November 4 ballot (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate (4-0)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the proposed millage rate of 13.021. The City Administrator provided an overview of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, but no action was taken on the budget during this meeting.

• Approved proposed millage rate of 13.021 (3-0)
• Approved June 26, 2025, Public Hearing agenda (3-0)

City Council

The Lithonia City Council held a work session and approved three action items: an amphitheater upgrade contract with PKS for $78,915.95, a contract with Lowe Engineering, and a filming request from Deronte Williams for a Lifetime Network production at the amphitheater on June 3. All motions passed 4-0. The council also entered and exited executive session for real estate, with no action taken.

• Approved PKS amphitheater upgrade contract for $78,915.95 (4-0)
• Approved Lowe Engineering contract (4-0)
• Approved filming request at Lithonia Amphitheater for June 3 (4-0)
• Entered and exited executive session for real estate; no action taken

City Council

The Lithonia City Council is meeting to decide on several action items: an upcoming event request from Enigma Events, quotes for upgrades presented by the Downtown Development Authority, peddler permit requests, and a proposal for Cricket at the Park. The agenda also includes public comments, reports from the mayor, city administrator/police, code enforcement, and council members, and a possible executive session.

• Upcoming Event Request – Renee Miller, Enigma Events
• Quotes for Upgrades – Kelvin Sheppard, Lithonia Downtown Development Authority
• Peddler Permit Requests – Ashley Waters, City Clerk
• Cricket at the Park – Chief Dejarnette, City Administrator

The Lithonia City Council approved a resolution to certify the estimated roll-back rate, which must be submitted to DeKalb County by May 12. The city's current millage rate is 13.021, and the resolution is part of the annual opt-out process for the proposed property tax amendment. No other substantive decisions were made; public comments addressed blighted property and business concerns.

• Approved agenda for May 7, 2025 meeting with added resolution (4-0)
• Approved resolution to certify estimated roll-back rate (4-0)

City Council

The Lithonia City Council approved its April 7, 2025 agenda with the removal of an event request item, and discussed plans for Cities Week events to be held Thursday through Saturday, including bingo, movie night, line dancing, and a DJ. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda with removal of item A (3-0)
• Decided Cities Week events to run Thursday-Saturday with bingo, movie, line dancing, DJ

City Council

The Lithonia City Council approved a variance request for 6824 Church Street, a business and alcohol license for Side Effects Restaurant Bar & Grill, and a filming request for "The Good Daughter." The council tabled a decision on removing three trees at the dog park until its March 17, 2025 meeting. The council also entered and exited an executive session on real estate with no action taken. Councilmembers Sheppard and Honore were absent at roll call.

• Approved agenda with additions and reordering (3-0)
• Approved 6824 Church Street variance request (3-0)
• Approved business and alcohol license for Side Effects Restaurant Bar & Grill (3-0)
• Approved filming request for "The Good Daughter" (3-0)
• Tabled dog park tree removal decision until March 17, 2025 (3-0)
• Entered executive session for real estate (3-0)
• Exited executive session, no action taken (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:53 pm (3-0)

City Council

The Lithonia City Council met for a public hearing on February 10, 2025. The only substantive item was a discussion of House Bill 581, presented by Chief Dejarnette, with no public comments for or against. The council approved the agenda and adjourned without making any decisions on the bill or other matters.

• Approved February 10, 2025 public hearing agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

City Council

The Lithonia City Council held a work session on January 21, 2025, and approved several items: expanding services with Regions Bank, a GIRMA resolution, and a memorandum of understanding for the Comprehensive Plan. They also entered executive session for personnel and real estate, approving an amended purchase and sale agreement for 7005 Swift Street and a salary increase for the City Administrator to $150,000/year. No substantive decisions were made on short-term rentals, which were only discussed.

• Approved increased services with Regions Bank (4-0)
• Approved GIRMA Resolution (4-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Memorandum of Understanding (4-0)
• Approved amended purchase and sale agreement for 7005 Swift Street (4-0)
• Approved salary increase for City Administrator to $150,000/year (4-0)