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Kalonji Bakery Closing; Sassy's Expanding; Forever 21 at Stonecrest Open

Also: ATown Wings to open near Lithonia Walmart.

Here's a roundup of recent business news from Stone Mountain and Lithonia: Kalonji Bakery Closing Bruno Kalonji of Kalonji's Cafe and Bakery, tells Patch the eatery at 933 Main St. in Stone Mountain Village will be closing at the end of December. "We'll see in the future" about opening another restaurant again someday, Kalonji said. Business was "all right" at the restaurant, he said. The Main Street Stone Mountain (MSSM) organization mentioned at the Dec. 17 Stone Mountain city council work session that New Orleans Sno Ball Cafe has looked at the space. New Orleans Sno Ball Cafe is located at 340 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. in Decatur. Sassy's Expanding Sassy's, the retail store filled with vintage items and owned by Joan Sharpe in Stone …

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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 …

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