LITHONIA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
19/24
Lithonia gets a B.
Georgia has the fastest statutory clock graded so far (3 business days) and a permissive booking-photo regime. The drag is fragmentation: no statewide free public case search, GBI criminal history is in-person only, and PeachCourt is filing infrastructure rather than a public records portal. Strong law, uneven infrastructure.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Lithonia.
COMPUTED 2026-07-29 15:35 UTC · SCORE 19/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-29 15:14 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-29 15:14 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-29 15:14 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-29 15:14 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · GA Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the GA field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · GA
Children Missing From Georgia (Statewide)
Active Georgia cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Mariah Tolbert (GA)
Merrilyn Terry (GA)
Shamar Hutchinson (GA)
Noah Ansley (GA)
Della Stewart (GA)
Camille Green (GA)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Georgia Court Cases
Most recent Georgia court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-59878 | Xavier Waring | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21212 | Jasmine Trashea Butler | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-59879 | Kenneth Wooten | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21213 | Donald Samuel Silverberg | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-59880 | Aliayah Summer Webb | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21214 | Crystal Marie Jenkins | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-59881 | Darrell Bernard Walters, Sr. | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-59882 | Kevin Lamont Kenny | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-59883 | Chiquita Joyce Mckenny | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-10434- | Kenesha Kawan Walker | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-59875 | Justan Rafael Holloway and Venita Barkley Holloway | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-59876 | Latonya Rene Robinson | 07/28/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Dekalb County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Dekalb County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
What's the right place to search court cases in Dekalb?▼
DeKalb County, GA court cases: DeKalb County Superior Court (https://www.dekalbsuperiorcourt.com/) for felonies, civil over $15K, family/divorce. DeKalb County State Court for misdemeanors and civil under $15K. DeKalb County Magistrate Court (https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/magistrate-court). DeKalb County Probate Court for wills, estates. Statewide: GA Courts (https://georgiacourts.gov/) directory. Records request to Clerk of Court for case files. Federal: PACER for U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia (https://pacer.uscourts.gov/). O.C.G.A. §15-6 governs Superior Courts. Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70). Atlanta Journal-Constitution for court coverage.
Where can I find out if converting a one-family house into a two-family home is legal?▼
Clarkston, GA (DeKalb County) two-family conversion zoning rules: City of Clarkston Planning & Zoning (https://www.clarkstonga.gov/) for local zoning code. DeKalb County GIS zoning viewer (https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/planning-sustainability/zoning) for parcel-level zoning. Submit zoning verification request or building permit application. Clarkston Code of Ordinances on Municode (https://library.municode.com/ga/clarkston). Single-family zones generally prohibit two-unit conversion; variance required from Zoning Board of Appeals. Statute O.C.G.A. §36-66 governs zoning (https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2024/title-36/chapter-66/). Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70). Building Department for permit review.
How do I run a background check in Dekalb?▼
DeKalb County, GA background check: Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Information Center (https://gbi.georgia.gov/criminal-history) — $25 name-based or fingerprint via GAPS (https://gaps.gbi.ga.gov/). DeKalb County Sheriff (https://www.dekalbsheriff.org/) for local arrest records and inmate search. DeKalb County Police records (https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/police). Live scan via GAPS-approved vendors. Court records: DeKalb County Superior Court (https://www.dekalbsuperiorcourt.com/) and statewide GA Courts (https://georgiacourts.gov/). FBI Identity History Summary $18. O.C.G.A. §35-3-37 governs CHRI. Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70). First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. §42-8-60).
What's the process to clear a criminal record in Colquitt?▼
To clear a criminal record in Colquitt, GA (Miller County), Georgia's record restriction process is governed by O.C.G.A. §35-3-37. Eligible offenses include arrests not resulting in conviction, dismissed charges, and certain misdemeanors after waiting periods. The 2020 Second Chance Law (HB 226) expanded eligibility for some non-violent offenses after 4 years. File a Petition for Restriction in the Miller County Superior Court at 155 South 1st Street, Colquitt, GA 39837 (229-758-4102). The GBI processes the actual record clearing. Forms and detailed eligibility info are at https://gbi.georgia.gov/services/obtaining-criminal-history-record-information-frequently-asked-questions. Sources: GA Record Restriction (https://gbi.georgia.gov/), O.C.G.A. §35-3-37 (https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2022/title-35/).
How do I check if there's an active warrant in Albany?▼
To check for an active warrant in Albany, GA (Dougherty County), contact the Albany Police Department at 201 W. Oglethorpe Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701 (229-431-2100), or the Dougherty County Sheriff's Office at 225 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701 (229-431-3259). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.dougherty.ga.us/. Court bench warrants appear in the Dougherty County Superior, State, Magistrate, and Probate court records. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority at https://www.gsccca.org/ provides additional document searches. Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70) governs disclosure; agencies may withhold info that could compromise an active investigation. Sources: Dougherty County (https://www.dougherty.ga.us/), GSCCCA (https://www.gsccca.org/).
How can I look up assaults on a particular date?▼
To look up assaults on a particular date in Helen, GA (White County), contact the Helen Police Department at 7445 South Main Street, Helen, GA 30545 (706-878-2009), or the White County Sheriff's Office at 96 Old Highway 75, Cleveland, GA 30528 (706-865-5177). File a Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70) request specifying date, approximate time, and location. Standard fees: $0.10 per page or $0.10 for the first quarter-hour of search time. Closed-case incident reports are public; ongoing investigations may be redacted. The GBI publishes aggregate crime data at https://gbi.georgia.gov/. Sources: Helen GA (https://www.cityofhelen.org/), White County (https://www.whitecounty.net/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Lithonia, GA
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Lithonia, GA · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for GA
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (GA)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in GA
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in GA
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in GA
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for GA
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (GA) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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FBI-Atlanta
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Lithonia, GA
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MUTHAYYAH SRINIVASAN | LITHONIA |
| DPM BRISSETT NRGA LLC | LITHONIA |
| ROBERT BRISSETT | LITHONIA |
| ISIOMA OKOBAH | LITHONIA |
| JULIANNE ADAMS BIRT | LITHONIA |
| ELIAD JOHNSON | LITHONIA |
| DOMINIQUE SMITH | LITHONIA |
| STEPHANIE CARMICHAEL | LITHONIA |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| BELMONT HILLS LOTS 54-56 | LITHONIA |
| E-SCRAPX INC | LITHONIA |
| POPLAR FALLS LOT 31 | LITHONIA |
| POPLAR FALLS - LOT 43 AND 44 | LITHONIA |
| THE ENCLAVE AT ARABIA MOUNTAIN | LITHONIA |
| PIEDMONT TRACE PHASE 1 LOT 13 | LITHONIA |
| CENTURY BODY & PAINT | LITHONIA |
| 8070 & 8080 ROCKBRIDGE ROAD | LITHONIA |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (GA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | ALLY FINANCIAL INC. | Managing the loan or lease |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Creditors Bureau Assoc | Written notification about debt |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Lithonia, GA
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| QUALITY TRANSPORTATION | 1128b8 |
| YOUTH BELIEVING & ACHIEVING | 1128b8 |
| MICHAEL BALL | 1128b4 |
| SABRINA CHATMAN | 1128a1 |
| JANICE COOKS | 1128a1 |
| ALISHA HARRIS | 1128a1 |
| LATAVIOUS HEARD | 1128a2 |
| PAMELA JORDAN | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Lithonia, GA
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from GA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Federal Jury Convicts Michigan Man for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender in Georgia
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Illegal Alien, Convicted Felon, and Austell Man Face Federal Charges Following Tri-County Narcotics Operations
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Former CPA Sentenced to Federal Prison for Laundering Funds Stolen from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Jul 23, 2026
doj_news
Two Illegal Aliens and Marietta Man Face Federal Charges After Seizure of Nearly 500 Pounds of Methamphetamine
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
Seventh Defendant Pleads Guilty in Atlanta to Milledgeville Meth Trafficking Case
Jul 21, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor recovers $613K for 46 workers denied minimum wage, overtime by Minnesota restaurant
Jul 28, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Lithonia
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Marshals close in on Lithonia murder suspect hiding out in Middle Georgia
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DeKalb deputy charged with Flock camera misuse; more Georgia officers fired
Police say the license plate readers help locate suspects and solve crimes, but a growing number of critics say the technology amounts to an invasion of privacy.
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Another Georgia officer arrested over alleged Flock camera misuse as internal audits continue uncovering cases
A former DeKalb sheriff's sergeant is accused of misusing Flock license plate readers, the latest arrest in Georgia surveillance tech abuse investigations.
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DeKalb County's $18.9 Million No-Bid Flock Camera Deal Just Produced Its First Felony Case
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3 Georgia inmates who escaped DeKalb County Jail captured in Florida, officials say
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