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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Farewell to the Memorial Bend Publix

The grocery store on Memorial Drive in Stone Mountain is set to close at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 9.

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Last Weekend to Shop at Memorial Bend Publix; Store Closes Wednesday, Jan. 9

A spokeswoman told Patch the store has been under-performing for years.

Monday, December 3, 2012

Publix: Deshong, Panola and S. Hairston Stores Staying Open

The company is closing its Memorial Drive location in Stone Mountain Jan. 9.

Publix, which plans to close its Memorial Drive store in the Memorial Bend shopping center on Jan. 9, isn't closing its Deshong or Panola road locations in Stone Mountain and Lithonia, respectively, a spokeswoman told Patch. The company "doesn't have other stores slated to close at this time," said Publix media and community relations manager Brenda Reid. After it closes the Memorial Drive location, Publix's remaining Stone Mountain store will be at 380 N. Deshong Rd. The Lithonia Publix is at 3045 Panola Rd. Near unincorporated Stone Mountain, Publix also has a store at 2075 S. Hairston Rd., Decatur (unincorporated).

CookieBanks

8:48 am on Thursday, December 6, 2012

I lived in North Florida and we had Winn Dixie almost on every corner with a Food Lion in the mix. As Winn Dixie started closing up shop Publix started springing up everywhere. I had one in walking distance from my home. It was a "mini" Publix or Publix market or something like that. It wasn't a big store. It's like the one in Buckhead on Northside Parkway @ the corner of West Paces Ferry. …   more ›

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Publix on Memorial Drive in Stone Mountain To Close Jan. 9

A spokeswoman told Patch the store in the Memorial Bend shopping center has been under-performing for years.

Updated 1/9/12: The Publix store is closing at 7 p.m., Jan. 9, not 10 p.m. as was originally stated by Publix. After 17 years in business, the Publix supermarket in the Memorial Bend shopping center on Memorial Drive is closing. "We have made plans to close the Memorial Drive store on January 9 at 10 p.m., at the end of business that day, because the store has been for quite some time under-performing," said Brenda Reid, media and community relations manager for Publix. "Our management team has been notified and all interested parties who would like to continue working with Publix will be given the opportunity to transfer to another store," Reid said. Updated 12/4: Brenda Reid, media and community relations manager for Publix, told Patch …

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Helena clemons

8:35 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013

I recommend an Aldi store, I think a lot of people loved shopping at sav a lot. Aldi is jus a higher end version. They have great products, a clean store and great prices. Which will be good for this demographic. I ran to sav a lot all the time and I always do my big shopping at Aldi   more ›

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Remember Mom, think locally, and hurry.

Still haven't gotten that perfect gift for Mom? No worries. There are plenty of local places to pick up something special for her. Flowers, of course! Stop by a shop in town such as Hall's Flower Shop & Garden Center, that longtime staple on Memorial Drive (and Stone Mountain Patch Readers' Choice winner for best local florist) to find an awesome arrangement. Creations by local artists In Stone Mountain Village alone, you can find art Mom will love at places such as ART Station, The Butterfly House, Center Town Gallery, South Town Gallery and more where you can pick up everything from paintings, sculptures, purses, earrings, home decor items - you name it. Fun Gifts Whether it's a local entrepreneur-run store such as Sassy's or Stone …

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Five Things to Know Today, November 30

Patch introduces you to a few new businesses in Stone Mountain; Junior Book Club and more.

1. Today on Patch: Welcome to the Neighborhood: New Businesses in the Stone Mountain and Redan areas. Frugal Family: Deals and Discounts on Holiday Events. News Report: Memorial Drive Church Break-In Creates Worry What's for lunch at DeKalb County Schools? 2. Junior Book Club...at Redan-Trotti Library today, 3:30-4:30 p.m., for ages 9-12. The library is at 1569 Wellborn Road in Lithonia. Kids can take part in book discussions, trivia and games about selected works. Contact branch for book title: 770-482-3821. Open to first 10 participants. 3. The weather: Mostly sunny (hooray!); high of 51, low of 31. 4. Planning a romantic dinner? Today is the last day of a Publix sale on some of the essentials. Boneless New York strip steaks are on sale …

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Five Things to Know Today, August 24

Learn something new every day.

Happy hump day! It’s especially appreciated after the tremor I felt yesterday from Tuesday’s earthquake that rocked the east coast. Betcha didn’t know... The weather:  Ah, summer! A high of 92 today, light winds, low of 69 tonight. Still too warm (for my taste) to get my back yard fire pit going, but fall is on the way. Grocery deals: Load up on delicious, nutritious fruit today. Bartlett pears, $10 pounds for $10 at Stone Mountain Kroger stores (through Saturday); California Plums, $1.29 at Publix stores serving Stone Mountain. The Publix sale ends today. At the library: Learn the basics of Microsoft Word at Hairston Crossing library, 10am-12pm. The library is located at 4911 Redan Road in Stone Mountain. Phone: 404-508-7170 Remembering …

Monday, August 22, 2011

Five Things to Know Today, August 22

Learn something new every day.

The work week begins again! Grab some knowledge as you get your day started: The weather: It’s still summer, y’all! Sunny, high of 94. Low of 67 Monday night. What’s for lunch? Entree choices for DeKalb County elementary school students: Asian Chicken Bites with Texas Toast or Ravioli With Texas Toast. Middle school students have the added entree choice of a cheeseburger. Chicken A La King with Texas Toast is another choice for high school kids. BOGO grocery deals: If you shop at Publix, this is a good week to have spaghetti for dinner. Barilla Pasta is buy one get one free, as is Prego 100 percent Natural Italian Sauce. Fresh Express Salad Blend is two for $5. Kroger shoppers, Carolina Pride products, including bacon, are buy one get one …

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