Lithonia, Georgia
Population: 2,448
Located in DeKalb County
On the east side of Atlanta, just a few miles from the hustle and bustle of that large city is the small community of Lithonia, home to approximately 2,200 people. Don't let the seeming small size deceive you though, this is home to a wonderful mall called Stonecrest, which houses a brand-new state-of-the-art movie theater among other things. Opened in October 2001, the beautiful Mall at Stonecrest features five anchor tenants and 120 specialty shops. The shopping area is the core of an innovative live-work-play community. Located at Turner Hill Road ad I-20, the mall attracts shoppers from DeKalb, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale, and surrounding counties. When completed, the Stonecrest complex will employ more than 8,000 workers. For the nature enthusiast there is the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, which is spread over 535 acres in southeast DeKalb County, part of it extends into Lithonia. The preserve consists of granite outcroppings over 60% of the land, with the rest featuring pine and oak forests, a lake, streams and wetlands. Since the land was deeded to the County and quarrying was abandoned, the Nature Preserve has become a haven for citizens to appreciate the unusual beauty of the granite formations, plants and flowers and to enjoy the solitude of this natural area. Single family homes in Lithonia start at about $100,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch. If you are looking for a little more elbow room, a 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom with a swimming pool, central air, situated on a large lot would cost in the area of $200,000. Renting is a popular choice for families in this area â?" perhaps as new people move here and want to check out the region before settling down. Rent rates are comparable to others in the area, and a three bedroom, newer home will rent for around $1,000 per month. Just a stone's throw away is the beautiful city of Atlanta. Home to over 4 million people, Atlanta has much to offer in the area of education, employment and entertainment. It also offers an array of shopping opportunities such as the "Underground", serving as a popular souvenir headquarters. Also the "World of Coke-a-Cola" museum brings Coke enthusiasts from all over to explore the world of Coke. Education is number one on the list of priorities here in the Atlanta metro area, and Lithonia is no exception. Whether it is private or public, elementary or post-graduate work, Lithonia can offer the finest and the best. Lithonia is great choice for those who wish to have a slower pace of life to come home to, while still having a realistic commute to work. Come and see how you can be a part of this community's future!
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