Here's what's going on locally over the weekend.
When: Friday, August 24 Where: Stone Mountain Park Why go: Note - This is the last Friday for these particular deals! Kids ages 3-11 receive one free All-Attractions Adventure Pass ($22 value) with the purchase of a full price Adult Adventure Pass. Coupon valid for up to 6 people. You must visit the site here to print the coupon, which you'll bring to the main ticket plaza. Bring a friend free: Mountain Members and Mountain Members PLUS passholders get to bring a guest and receive one free All-Attractions Adventure Pass at no additional cost. You'll have to print the coupon here and bring it to the main ticket plaza with your Mountain Membership ID. When: Friday, Aug. 24, 7-9:30 p.m Where: Butterfly House Studio, 5347 East Mountain Street…
Stone Mountain-Redan headlines for April 8-14.
Did you miss some news last week on Stone Mountain-Redan Patch? Here's a review of recent headlines: Big Lots is moving into Staples' old spot on Stone Mountain Highway. Maybe the closeout retailer has office supplies. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke spoke at a financial markets conference at Evergreen Resort in Stone Mountain Park. Here's the transcript of Bernanke's speech. Therra Gwyn wrote about a beautiful, brawny pitbull mix who needs a forever home. A robbery was reported at Biffle Park. Rick Santorum quit the presidential race. Air conditioner thefts were reported on Covington Highway. Local entrepreneur Logan Stewart died. The Chick fil-a on Wesley Chapel began a month-long remodel. Stone Mountain City Hall had its grand …
DeKalb police say man was not injured.
Each week, Stone Mountain-Redan Patch takes a closer look at recent crime reports. A man told DeKalb County police that he was robbed while walking at Biffle Park in unincorporated Stone Mountain on April 9. Police responded to the victim in the 1600 block of Hidden Hills Parkway in reference to a robbery by force. The man, 22, said while walking at Biffle Park, three unknown black males approached him, according to the police report. The incident happened between 2:30-2:45 p.m. The suspects asked the man to stop and talk with them; he told police he ignored them and continued walking. The victim said one black male with dreadlocks came up to him, pushed him on the ground, snatched the silver necklace he was wearing; another black male in …
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