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Five Things to Know Today, Oct. 26

Deadline for Patch Halloween decorations contest, lunch menu for DeKalb students, and more

Today on Patch: Check back with Stone Mountain-Redan Patch for these stories and more throughout the day:

  • Moms Talk - Should there be kids-free zones? Read Erin Little’s thoughts, then share yours in the comments!
  • Check out our pick for high school football player of the week. Tell us what you think of our choice.
  • City of Stone Mountain crime stats.

Deadline for Patch Halloween contest: Today's the last day to enter our Halloween decorations contest for a chance to win a $200 gift card. Submit your photos by 5 p.m. Voting starts tomorrow, Oct. 27.

What’s for lunch? Here are the entrees DeKalb County elementary school students get to choose from today- honey bbq chicken nuggets with whole grain roll or turkey burger. Middle school students have their pick of those choices, plus chicken tenders with whole grain roll. At the high school level, students can choose from all those options as well as turkey and rice with whole grain roll.

The weather:  I could get used to this: high, 77, low 52.

Cheapest gas: Top three places to buy cheap gas in Stone Mountain as reported to Georgiagasprices.com over the last 36 hours (last checked at 11:17 p.m. Tuesday; prices subject to change without notice):

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  • $3.32, , 1227 Rockbridge Rd. and  Old Tucker Road
  • $3.32, , 1759 Rockbridge Rd. near Pounds Road.
  • $3.34, , 5260 U.S. 78 and E. Park Pl. Blvd.


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