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Hello Stone Mountain! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How close are the latest rabies cases to Stone Mountain?
• Which elite 2027 recruit is representing Stone Mountain on this list?

Also on today's calendar: Annual Senior Gala 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Very hot, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Very hot with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 97, low: 74.
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dead bat found inside Snellville home tests positive for rabies (cbsnews.com) — Recent rabies cases in nearby DeKalb County include a bat found in the Stone Mountain area, adding to a new confirmed rabid bat inside a Snellville home. Health officials urge you to avoid wild animals, keep pets' rabies vaccinations current, and call GNR Public Health immediately if you're bitten or scratched by a suspicious animal.
   

• Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from Georgia (wfxg.com) — A standout Class of 2027 recruit from Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain is among Georgia's highest-rated football prospects, already holding major college offers. The statewide rankings highlight how young players, including those from your community, are navigating NIL-era exposure, endorsements, and intense early recruiting attention.
   

📸 Around Stone Mountain

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stone Mountain

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Stone Mountain: The Classic Lasershow returns for FREE →
  Stone Mountain
  9:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 6
• Book Nook →
  Atlanta Evergreen Resort, 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain
  10:00 am
• Yoga in the Park →
  Yellow River Park, 3232 Juhan Rd, Stone Mountain
  11:00 am
• Birdwatching & Binoculars →
  Atlanta Evergreen Resort, 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain
  11:00 am
Monday September 7
• Book Nook →
  Atlanta Evergreen Resort, 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain
  10:00 am
• Birdwatching & Binoculars →
  Atlanta Evergreen Resort, 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Book Nook →
  Atlanta Evergreen Resort, 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain
  10:00 am
• Birdwatching & Binoculars →
  Atlanta Evergreen Resort, 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 9
• Book Nook →
  Atlanta Evergreen Resort, 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain
  10:00 am
• Birdwatching & Binoculars →
  Atlanta Evergreen Resort, 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain
  11:00 am
Thursday September 10
• Stone Mountain Propagation Project Workday →
  GNPS State Propagation Project inside Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain
  9:00 am
Friday September 25
• Annual Senior Gala 2026 →
  Georgia Piedmont Conference Center, 495 N Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston
  4:00 pm

📣 Stone Mountain Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Stone Mountain neighbors, let's talk about CSL Plasma.
  I'm starting a community petition to request a review of the CSL Plasma center near North Hairston and Memorial Drive. My concern is about the impact… (Nextdoor Greater Mainstreet Area)
• If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available 24/7💜
  Call or text: 988Chat online: 988 Lifeline Chat (Nextdoor )

• Molly Maid posted a job opening for Residential House Cleaning Professional. in Tucker. Apply here.
• Ruppert Companies posted a job opening for Landscape Install Intern in Lilburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stone Mountain here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tucker

• DeKalb County breaks ground on $10.5M Fire Station No. 5, SPLOST facility to replace aged Tucker station (ocgnews.com)
• LEGENDARY AWARDS Show & Concert to Honor Atlanta Music Legends (broadwayworld.com)
• Dozens rally to save Embry Hills land as green space (decaturish.com)

Clarkston

• Letter to America by Yeh Wenqi (terrain.org)

Ok Stone Mountain! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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