🌱 Patch AM: How could DeKalb’s next superintendent choice affect Stone Mountain schools?

What's up Stone Mountain! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How could DeKalb's next superintendent choice affect Stone Mountain schools?
• How did a Stone Mountain native become FX's next leading star?

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

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Some sun, a t-storm; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 71.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DeKalb County BOE to consider approval of Dr. Norman C. Sauce III as Superintendent Finalist (ocgnews.com) — Stone Mountain families should know the DeKalb school board will vote Sept. 14 on naming Interim Superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III as the official finalist to lead the district. State law requires his name be public for 14 days before a final vote, expected Oct. 5, giving local parents and staff time to weigh in on the future of DeKalb schools.
   

• Delta Sigma Theta's Gail Bean to lead FX's 'The Drop' (clutchpoints.com) — A new FX spinoff, The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, will be led by actress Gail Bean, who proudly traces her journey back to growing up in Stone Mountain. She reflects on how her hometown, college years, and persistence shaped her rise from supporting roles in Snowfall and P-Valley to leading a major series while spotlighting Black women's experiences in the 1990s.
   

📸 Around Stone Mountain

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stone Mountain

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• CAMPING WITH THE LADIES OF LEVELUP CYCLING CLUB →
  Stone Mountain

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Paddle Stone Mountain Lake →
  Stone Mountain GA
• 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
Saturday September 12
• The Motivate Your Mind Mile Walk →
  Stone Mountain Park Campground, 4003 Stonewall Jackson Drive, Stone Mountain
• Book Nook →
  Atlanta Evergreen Resort, 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain
  10:00 am
• CCS Nerd Yard Sale VIII →
  Charlie's Collectible Show, 6009 Memorial Drive, Unit 14, Stone Mountain
  10:00 am
• Birdwatching & Binoculars →
  Atlanta Evergreen Resort, 4021 Lakeview Dr, Stone Mountain
  11:00 am
Sunday September 13
• 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
Friday September 25
• Annual Senior Gala 2026 →
  Georgia Piedmont Conference Center, 495 N Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Stone Mountain Village Pop-Up Market Fall Flea →
  Stone Mountain First United Methodist Church, 5312 W Mountain St, Stone Mountain
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• REUNITED!!
  FOUND DOG! A very sweet med sized pitbull found near Crunch gym off Idlewood road & E Ponce, Stone Mountain. Very well behaved, very approachable… (Nextdoor The Park at Stonehaven)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
  Found on September 8, 2026 in DeKalb County, GA 30058 near Brushwood Bend Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Off Stephenson)

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Associate at Walmart in Tucker, Georgia in Tucker. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Norcross. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stone Mountain here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tucker

• Suspect accused of committing four violent crimes in Tucker (decaturish.com)
• DeKalb County breaks ground on $10.5 million fire station No. 5 in Tucker (roughdraftatlanta.com)
• DeKalb schools refocus redistricting on overcrowded clusters (decaturish.com)

Clarkston

• Volleyball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for South Forsyth (maxpreps.com)

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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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