Did you miss some news last week on Stone Mountain-Redan Patch? Here's a review of recent headlines:
- Authorities said an autopsy revealed that the body of a Stone Mountain man found in Social Circle,Akili Jabari Stewart, 36, had been shot to death.
- Patch shared photos of the remodeling changes at the S. Hairston Kroger , which has a new entrance, earthy colors and new signage.
- Stone Mountain natives are earning honors at Emory University, Emory at Oxford, Auburn and Georgia Southern.
- Gwinnett County police say they caught Zierre Fame Odom, 25, an alleged air conditioner thief after receiving reports that he was in an unincorporated Stone Mountain neighborhood stealing units.
- Patch looked up recent health inspection scores at Stone Mountain restaurants. Know before you go -- check them out.
- Patch learned a Papa John's driver was robbed at gunpoint of money and pizza.
- The city of Stone Mountain's yard sale is May 26; click the link or more information on prices and times. Also, on April 13, the city will hold the grand opening of the new City Hall. At the city council meeting April 3, Officer John William Turner, the only city police officer to die in the line of duty, was honored with a special plaque.
- DeKalb's Public Works Engineer Supervisor, Fidelis Ogbu, pleaded guilty to extortion.
- Patch reviews Geyser Towers at Stone Mountain Park. Click on the link to see the photos and video.
- If you have no cats but would love to bring just one into your home, meet Roman the Siamese cat, who'd prefer to be the only feline king in your castle.
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