Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Comments can be made online.
DeKalb county wants to know residents' thoughts about the zoning code update. The update "is to implement the policies of the DeKalb County 2015 Comprehensive Plan. Its goal is to create a user-friendly document and to balance greater design standards," the DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability website states. According to the Medlock Area Neighborhood Association, the DeKalb Board of Commissioners will vote on the update on May 28, and it goes into effect August 2013. There is plenty to review about the update on the site, from public drafts to proposed districts and more. You can leave a comment online about the zoning code update.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Stone Mountain CID is asking County Commissioners for an economic development tool.
Representatives of the Stone Mountain Community Improvement District (CID) are asking DeKalb County leaders to open access to a powerful tool for job growth. Later this month, Commissioners are expected to consider measures allowing for the establishment of opportunity zones for the first time. Opportunity zones are geographic designations where state-administered tax credits benefit businesses creating new employment. New and existing businesses could realize a $3,500 job tax credit in state income tax liability and payroll withholding for each new job during a five-year period. With a minimum requirement of creating only two jobs, an employer could receive a cumulative total of $35,000 in tax credits. According to CID President Emory …
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Burrell Ellis will be at Mountain Creek Swim Club today.
Dekalb County CEO Burrell Ellis is coming to the poolhouse at Mountain Creek Swim Club today, Tuesday, June 19, to meet with constituents. The gathering at 6:30 p.m. will be hosted by Marsha Ashby, known to many in Tucker for her involvement in local issues. The club is located at 2092 Mountain Creek Court in Stone Mountain. Burrell Ellis is coming up for re-election. How well do you think he's doing his job? If you attend this meeting, what will you say to him? Tell us in the comments below-
Friday, March 16, 2012
Project expected to wrap up later this month, county spokesman said.
A bit of Hollywood has come to South DeKalb County. If the project's impressive wooden structure constructed in the Carriage Park subdivision doesn't turn your head as you travel past it on Browns Mill Road, the production vehicles lining the residential street (as well as the fleet parked at Arabia Mountain High School nearby), big lights, and security will most certainly get folks' attention. Indeed, a television pilot is filming, confirmed Burke Brennan, DeKalb County's chief communications officer. He said work would wrap up later this month and that a company called Bonanza Productions is involved. Patch contacted a production company of the same name listed with a Decatur address, but was told it is not the one involved in the pilot …
Monday, March 12, 2012
A weekly look at police activity in ZIP codes in unincorporated Stone Mountain.
The following is a combined listing of reported DeKalb County Police and Gwinnett County Police activity March 3-9. (Note: This listing is based on reports from www.crimemapping.com for Gwinnett PD and DeKalb PD.) 25 BATTERIES, ASSAULTS AND MISCONDUCT 21 simple assaults/simple batteries: 2 loitering/prowling: 1 murder: 1 family/domestic violence: 24 THEFTS 7 robberies by strongarm/weapon: 6 by shoplifting: 6 by taking: 2 identity/financial transaction card frauds: 2 larcenies: 1 of lost/mislaid property: 13 BURGLARIES 6 residential, forced entries: 5 residential, no forced entries: 2 unspecified burglaries: 13 VANDALISM-RELATED REPORTS 5 vandalisms to property: 4 criminal trespassings: 4 criminal trespassing and vandalism incident: 8 …
Monday, February 20, 2012
A weekly look at police activity in ZIP codes in unincorporated Stone Mountain.
The following is a combined listing of reported DeKalb County Police and Gwinnett County Police activity Feb. 11-17. (Note: This listing is based on reports from www.crimemapping.com for Gwinnett PD and DeKalb PD.) 26 BATTERIES, ASSAULTS AND MISCONDUCT 15 simple assaults/simple batteries: 3 family/domestic violences: 3 aggravated assaults by weapon: 2 terroristic threats/intimidations: 2 loitering/prowling incidents: 1 public indecency: 18 THEFTS 6 by taking: 5 larcenies: 2 by shoplifting: 2 robberies by strongarm/weapon: 1 of services: 1 by deception: 1 of lost/mislaid property: 14 VANDALISM-RELATED REPORTS 10 vandalisms to property: 2 criminal trespassing and vandalism incidents: 2 criminal trespassings: 10 BURGLARIES 8 residential, …
Monday, February 13, 2012
This Special Weather Statement covers DeKalb county.
The National Weather Service at Peachtree City has issued a Special Weather Statement warning of a possible wintry mix Monday night into Tuesday morning. DeKalb county is included in this alert. According to Weather.com, the strong artic high which has affected the area for the last two days will gradually shift east, allowing for moisture to return by late Monday. Enough cold air is expected to be in place to result in a short period of sleet or snow, rain mix. No accumulations are expected, but there is still some uncertainty with the forecast so the NWS is encouraging everyone to check frequently. Patch will stay on top of the alerts and advise of any changes. Related Topics: Gwinnett County and Winter Weather Advisory
Saturday, January 21, 2012
DeKalb County among 79 counties in the state under National Weather Service Tornado Watch today
Strong thunderstorms rolled through the area this morning, causing the National Weather Service to issue a tornado watch for DeKalb County until noon. According to the weather service, the area the area is under a significant weather advisory for penny sized hail and 40 mile per hour winds until 9:30 a.m. Storms are expected through the day, but skies should clear sometime in the late afternoon.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Kickoff return for TD led Stephenson in last week's win over Luella.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Stone Mountain-Redan Patch Football Honor Roll Player of the Week Pernell Whitehead/Stephenson The amazing Mike Davis has been putting up big numbers for the undefeated Stephenson Jaguars this season, but he may be the first to tell you that he’s not the only reason the Jaguars are undefeated and ranked in the top 10. Senior Pernell Whitehead has had an impact, too. Last week, he returned the second-half kickoff for a touchdown to start a Stephenson rally in a 34-14 win over Luella. The week before, he was named the team’s offensive player of the week, as reported to DeKalb County athletics, after rushing for 116 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. Other top performers from the area: STEPHENSON Mike Davis, running back: Rushed for 165 …
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Many parents commented with cautious optimism.
After over two years of searching, DeKalb County School System has a new superintendent. Following a heated discussion in which the gloves came off, tempers flared, and three school board members (Jesse Jay Cunningham, Donna Edler, and Sarah Copelin-Wood) walked out, with a divided 6-3 vote, the school board voted to ratify the contract for Dr. Cheryl Atkinson of Lorain, Ohio, on Monday morning. Dr. Atkinson is set to start in her new job on September 15. The three dissenting voters, Nancy Jester, Pam Speaks, and Don McChesney, have all pledged to give Atkinson their unwavering support despite their disapproval of her contract. In a statement on her blog on Monday afternoon, Jester stated that “no one will work harder than me to make Dr. …
Leslie Johnson
11:00 am on Tuesday, March 20, 2012
D. Watkins, thanks for your comment. I'm sorry to hear about the issues Carriage Park residents are having to face. What's the average wait to exit or enter the neighborhood? more ›