Lithonia, a historic neighborhood in Stonecrest, Georgia, established in 1856, has grown into a suburb of Atlanta with a strong community spirit. Many residents have deep roots in the area, creating a family-like environment. The Lucious Sanders Recreation Center offers summer camps, after-school programs, and youth sports, and collaborates with the Bruce Street Senior Center for seasonal events. Lithonia Amphitheater hosts summer concerts featuring funk, soul, and R&B. The nearby Arabia National Heritage Area spans 40,000 acres, offering hiking, biking, camping, archery, and fishing. The Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve and Panola Mountain State Park provide additional trails, while Lithonia Park includes multiuse fields, basketball courts, a playground, and a swimming pool.
Dining options in Lithonia range from family-owned restaurants like Chou Lee’s Chinese Takeout and Green Love Market to chain establishments near The Mall at Stonecrest, which also houses retailers such as H&M and Macy’s. Main Street features local businesses, including Black Dot Cultural Center and Bookstore and Flavaz Styling Team. Housing in Lithonia includes new traditional homes, ranches, cottages, split levels, and Tudor revival styles, with townhouses and condos also available. The area is more affordable compared to other parts of Atlanta, with new traditional homes typically featuring two-car garages, brick facades, and columned entryways.
Lithonia is less than 20 miles east of Downtown Atlanta, accessible via I-20. Public transit options include the Route 116 Redan Road bus and the Blue line Marta train. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is about 25 miles away.
