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Five Things to Know Today, September 2

Stephenson and Redan games tonight, and more

Have a wonderful Friday and terrific, safe Labor Day weekend. Here's what you need to know today:

Today on Patch: Check in with Stone Mountain-Redan Patch throughout the day as we post our "Meet the Owner" feature, where we talk to Barbara Elliott and Jennifer Ward-Woods of ; report on City of Stone Mountain council members’ discussion of possible sign ordinance changes; predict high school football winners; and review of the movie, “The Debt.”

High school football: takes on Cedar Grove today at 7:30pm, Hallford Stadium; faces Mays at 8 pm tonight, Grady.

The weather: High of 95, low of 70. Won’t it be great when the high is 70? Soon...

Today in Georgia history: On this day in 1864, General William T. Sherman captured Atlanta. His quote says it all: “Atlanta is ours, and fairly won.”

Grocery deals: Take advantage of these items on sale at Stone Mountain-area stores before your barbecue on Monday (sale prices are good through Sunday, Sept. 4). Johnsonville smoked brats or sausage, $2 for 5 with card; Kroger ground chuck, $2.29 a pound. At , Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce is buy-one-get-one free (save up to $2.49); Publix Deli Tea buy-one-get-one free, a savings of up to $2.59. Publix sale prices good through Wednesday, Sept. 7.


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