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Stone Mountain-Redan Patch: Quotes of the Week

Here's a roundup of several quotes from articles that appeared on Stone Mountain-Redan Patch this week, Sept.18-24.

"Ask yourself, what’s the greatest good for humanity as I craft these policies. For [my father] the focus was always the people."

-Rev. Bernice King, daughter of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., to Commissioner Lee May at his book signing. Full story.

“He's the one that pushes me. When I get tired and weary, he's like, ‘No, no, keep going at it, keep going at it. It takes a while for a business to gain momentum and get the word out there.’"            

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-Alicia Moise, owner of Jump Oasis, on her husband’s encouragement. Full story.

"It's tough but you smile through it. I was like, 'Wow, this is not what I thought it was going to be.' It's fun but, whoa, it is exhausting." 

-Jennifer Young of Stone Mountain, on participating in "The Amazing Race" on CBS (which has its season premiere Sunday, 8 p.m.) with her brother, Justin Young. Full story.

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“We have to do everything we can to compromise so y’all get business."

-Stone Mountain City Council member Steve Higgins to merchants attending the council's work session, about the city's proposed sign ordinance. Full story.

"He's a lovable goofball. He's great with other dogs and he's a lot of fun.”                                                              

-Debbie Setzer, LifeLine Animal Project’s community outreach director, on Major, a friendly hound who needs a home. Full story.


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