Photos: Filming 'The Vampire Diaries' on Valentine's Day in the Village

Patch wasn't allowed to take photos of the set, but there were a few other telltale signs that there were vampires in Stone Mountain Village.

Stone Mountain City Council Meeting Notes

The council voted on a number of appointments and ordinances in its first meeting of 2013.

The Stone Mountain city council met Tuesday (Jan. 8) for its regular business meeting and voted on the following items: New Business - Consent Agenda Appointments by the City Council: Contract for Services Renewal - City of Stone Mountain and ART Station, Inc. Contract for Services Renewal and fee schedule - City of Stone Mountain and SafeBuilt Georgia Inc. Contract for service renewal - City of Stone Mountain and Professional Probation Services, Inc. Renewal agreement between the City of Stone Mountain and Downtown Development Authority Visitor's Center Agreement Renewal- City of Stone Mountain and Stone Mountain Memorial Association Agreement Renewal - City of Stone Mountain and Stone Mountain Village Visitor Center Lease Agreement - …

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[Photos & Video] Stone Mountain City Celebrates the Emancipation Proclamation Signing

The city recognized the 150th anniversary of the signing of the proclamation on Saturday; speakers reminded the crowd of the brutality of slavery, then and now.

Saturday's commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in Stone Mountain City was a celebration of freedom, but it was also a reminder never to forget the horrors and reality of slavery, then and now. See the attached video for some of the remarks made during Saturday's celebration. The event, which included periodic cannon blasts and a proclamation for the Historic Bethsaida Baptist Church in Stone Mountain, took place next to the Sherman's Neckties sculpture, across from the First Baptist lawn in the center of town. From child laborers to sex slaves, the issue of slavery is far from over in parts of the world -- including as prostitution activity as close as West Mountain St., said George …

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Visions for Vacancies

What Do You Wish Were Here? Former Flower Shop

The old shop in the city of Stone Mountain is empty and looking tired. What would you like to see take its place?

The old floral shop next to Wages & Sons on Main Street in the city of Stone Mountain, which was called The Flower Boutique (thanks councilwoman Susan Coletti for the name) has been out of business for years and it shows. What do you wish were there instead? Tell us in the comment section below.

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News You May Have Missed: Citizens, Cops Commended in Stone Mountain City

A city police officer who dislocated his shoulder during a tussle with a long-time suspect in the city was recognized last Tuesday along with a concerned and helpful resident, a city worker and two additional officers.

Stone Mountain City Officers, Citizens Commended for Coming to Policeman's Aid

A city police officer who dislocated his shoulder during a tussle with a long-time suspect in the city was recognized Tuesday along with a concerned and helpful resident, city worker and two additional officers.

City of Stone Mountain Chief of Police Chancey Troutman on Tuesday commended a police officer who was trying to subdue a suspect reaching for his gun, and also recognized the two police officers, a city worker and a resident for coming to the policeman's aid in the November 11 incident. During the presentation at the city council's Tuesday meeting, Troutman said officer Jared Marlowe had caught up to a known and long-time suspect, Melvin Rhodes, after a chase into a city neighborhood. Troutman said Rhodes became combative. When Marlowe "gave chase, he caught up to him and it pursued into a fight. This individual tried to get officer Marlowe's gun," Troutman said. Resident Felecia Christian called 911. She alerted the situation to Bryant …

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Filming A Short Comedy in Stone Mountain City

"Past Due," a production of Philmworks, shot scenes at Buddy's Mart on Main Street on Monday.

So it's not Arnold Schwarzenegger, but the City of Stone Mountain still had lights, camera and action on Monday. At Buddy's Mart on Main Street, a film crew and actors withstood the chilly fall winds to shoot scenes for "Past Due" a short comedy that will be shopped as a television pilot, explained writer-director-production company owner Zack Collins of Philmwurks. "It's about an out-of-work collections manager who lands a job at 'Almos Yours Rent-to-Own," Collins said. The character has 24 hours "to collect on the company's toughest account or he's going to lose this job." Comedian and actor Karlous Miller, 29, whose work includes appearances on the Mo'Nique Show, plays the repo-man. He told Patch his character is "scheming" and will "…

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Granite Grasshopper 5K in Stone Mountain City Saturday, Oct. 13

Want to run or walk? You can register tomorrow, the day of the event, which will benefit local schools.

Public Kickoff Meeting to Discuss the Future of Stone Mountain City is Tonight

The event is from 7-9 p.m. at ART Station.

Meeting Notes: Stone Mountain City Council Tables Fireworks Funding Item

It would cost $3,000 to pay for fireworks for the Christmas celebration in the city. Council members will revisit the issue in November.

The Stone Mountain City Council on Tuesday tabled the issue of funding fireworks for the area's Christmas celebration -- a $3,000 expense -- until it's clear whether the entity Main Street Stone Mountain has the resources to pay for the feature. Councilman Steve Higgins, who is opposed to funding the fireworks, said Main Street Stone Mountain has received a $2,000 donation from a chiropractor who used to be in the city, and that additional donations could be on the way, allowing Main Street to foot the fireworks bill itself (Main Street Stone Mountain executive director Susan Ryles was not present at the meeting). The item will be revisited at the council's November meeting. Resident Diana Roe Hollis, speaking during the citizens' comment …

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