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Three sworn in to Lithonia City Council
Summary
At a swearing-in ceremony in Lithonia, Councilman Ameilia Emman, Diane Howard and Yolanda Murphy took the oath of office and pledged to serve, thanked family and community supporters, and concluded with a reception before the council’s 6:30 meeting.
At a swearing-in ceremony in Lithonia, three elected members of the City Council — Councilman Ameilia Emman, Diane Howard and Yolanda Murphy — took the oath of office and pledged to carry out their duties to the city and the laws of Georgia and the United States.
Each official recited the oath, which concluded with the phrase, "So help me God," and drew applause from those attending. After the formal pledge, the newly sworn members thanked family members and community supporters; one said the city had given them "another four years" to serve.
The ceremony concluded with refreshments and a brief announcement that the council’s regular meeting would begin at 6:30. No formal votes or policy actions were recorded during the swearing-in portion of the event.
The event was brief and ceremonial: the focus was on the oath, acknowledgements of supporters and a short reception to mark the start of the council members’ new terms.
