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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Weekly Fresh Produce Delivery Tomorrow in Stone Mountain Village

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) effort brings fresh produce for sale to the delivery site at the Village Corner German restaurant.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

The Susan G. Komen 3-Day Ends Today; See Photos From Their Walk Through Stone Mountain Village

The nearly 1,600 walkers in the fundraising effort end their 60-mile journey at Turner Field. On Friday, the walk began at Stone Mountain Park and came through Stone Mountain Village.

Friday, October 19, 2012

Weekend Planner: Fall Festival, Citywide Yard Sale, Pumpkin Festival and More

See what's going on this weekend in Stone Mountain and Lithonia.

When: Friday, Oct. 19, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. Here is a full schedule of the Annual Fall Festival. Where: Wilburn Farm, 3899 N. Goddard Rd., Lithonia, 30038. Why go: Hayrides, campfires and apple cider in a farm setting seems like the perfect way to enjoy the season. Plus, it's free. When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Where: Stone Mountain Village Baptist Church lawn, in the center of town Why go: Deals! When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Where: Stone Mountain Old Post Office Emporium, 5379 East Mountain Street, Stone Mountain Why go: Even more deals! When: Saturday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m.- 2p.m. Where: Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Rd., Lithonia, 30038 Why go: Learn more about breast …

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Take A Survey On Stone Mountain City

A Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) survey is now available.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

LCI Survey on Stone Mountain City Now Available; Public Meeting Oct. 4

A public kickoff to share thoughts and ideas on Stone Mountain Village's future takes place Oct. 4 at ART Station.

The 2012 Stone Mountain Livable Centers Initiative Plan survey is now available. Main Street Stone Mountain executive director Susan Ryles said the answers to the survey questions will help guide the LCI steering committee and project team in writing an updated plan for the City of Stone Mountain. The survey is attached to this article and is also available online. It takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. There also will be a public kickoff meeting next Thursday, Oct. 4, from 7 – 9 p.m. at ART Station for people to share thoughts and ideas about the future direction of the Village. There will be food, drinks and door prizes at the kickoff. A RSVP is not required for the event, but if you can attend, send an email to: stonemountain30083@…

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Q&A With Susan Ryles

The new Main Street Stone Mountain executive director envisions more art, restaurants and funky shops coming to Stone Mountain Village in the future. But first, finding funding for various initiatives is key.

Susan Ryles, the new executive director of Main Street Stone Mountain, recently shared her vision, hopes and goals for Stone Mountain Village with Patch: Q. What are your top three goals as the new executive director of Main Street Stone Mountain (MSSM)? A. Top 3 Goals 1. Find Funding 2. Find Funding 3. Find Funding   It's like in real estate, they always say the 3 most important things are location, location, location. For Main Street and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) it's funding, funding, funding. We in the Village are not short on ideas to improve our fair little Village. Most of those ideas however, require funding which is in short supply. We will be exploring at a variety of funding options for Main Street and the …

sharon mccarthy

10:30 am on Thursday, July 26, 2012

GOOD LUCK TO ALL - I know Susan will accomplish her goals ;) Love you Sis, Sharon   more ›

Sunday, May 13, 2012

The Week in Review

Stone Mountain Patch headlines May 6 -May 12.

Did you miss some news last week on Stone Mountain-Redan Patch? Here's a review of recent headlines: May 6 - Sunday Alcohol Sales Become Reality DeKalb County began allowing Sunday sales of alcohol last Sunday, and for some folks, this ended years of trying to beat the clock late Saturday evening to get their beverages of choice home from the package or grocery store. May 7 - What's That Mushroom Doing at the New Y? Patch showed you a glimpse of what's going to be part of the new Wade Walker YMCA's outdoor pool.  May 8 - Local Schools Make Impressive List Redan and Stephenson high schools fared pretty well in U.S. News & World Report's rankings of the nation's best high schools. May 10 - Purina to the Rescue for the Hearthstone Pool Purina…

Friday, May 11, 2012

Lights, Camera...Stone Mountain Village!

11 Alive did its morning show in the Village from 4:30-7 a.m. today.

About a dozen businesses put their services or wares on display in Stone Mountain Village in the wee hours today (Friday) to watch and be part of the 11 Alive broadcast of its morning show at the gazebo in the center of town.  Some donned T-shirts that said, "Stone Mountain Village...Your Arts and Culture Destination,"  which was part of an effort to get as much promotion for the Village, its businesses and creative outlets as possible while in Channel 11's morning show spotlight, from 4:30-7 a.m. Businesses and organizations such as Sweet Potato Cafe and the Artisan, The Miracle of Massage, the DeKalb County Library, the Visitor Center and more set up near the broadcast site to get some free publicity. A "flash mob" of artists and art …

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Leslie Johnson

12:14 am on Saturday, May 12, 2012

Thanks a million Gloria for adding your photos and captions!   more ›

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Reminder: Free T-Shirts for Friday's TV Broadcast in Stone Mountain Village

There are a limited number of T-shirts available starting this afternoon, May 10, from ART Station, for Channel 11's May 11 morning show broadcast.

It's almost time for Stone Mountain Village's moment in the spotlight, and leaders want to make sure people are dressed for the occasion. Jack Sartain, vice president of Main Street Stone Mountain, said there are a limited number of T-shirts -- 200 -- that people can pick up from ART Station to wear during Channel 11's broadcast at the gazebo in the middle of town on May 11, 4:30-7 a.m. The village-promoting T-shirts are available in the afternoon today, May 10, or between 5:30-6 a.m. Friday, the morning of the broadcast. Read the full story about Channel 11's visit to Stone Mountain Village.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Free T-shirts to Promote Village During TV Broadcast

Channel 11 will broadcast its morning show May 11 in front of the gazebo from 4:30-7 am.

Channel 11 will broadcast its morning show in Stone Mountain Village on Friday, May 11, and there's an effort afoot to make sure the area gets plenty of promotion while the city's in the spotlight. Jack Sartain, vice president of Main Street Stone Mountain, said there are a limited number of T-shirts -- 200 -- that people can pick up from ART Station next week to wear during the broadcast at the gazebo in the middle of town on May 11, 4:30-7 a.m. The T-shirts, which say "Stone Mountain Village, your art and cultural destination," will be available to next Thursday afternoon, May 10, or between 5:30-6 a.m. Friday, the morning of the broadcast. "We're trying to have a flash mob," Sartain said. He's also asking "anybody that has a positive …

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