Federal Funds Helping Stone Mountain-Lithonia Trail Project

Local project will get $1.7 million.

Georgia Power Wants Rate Increase; Public Hearing To Be Held

People can speak out on the proposal on Oct. 1 and 2.

Report: More Police Is a Priority for Stonecrest Cityhood

The Stonecrest City Alliance is pushing for its own law enforcement officers.

Lee May: Education System, County Cooperation Could Improve Schools

The interim county CEO's comments were made during a town hall meeting.

5 Things to Know About Diabetes in Georgia

State ranks 33rd in the nation with more than 1 million suffering from the disease.

U.S. Senate Candidate Steen Miles Speaks Out on Syria

Miles, of DeKalb County, says the U.S. does not have adequate justification to intervene in the conflict.

Rep. Johnson Responds to the President’s Remarks on Syria

Local reaction on President Obama's Syrian position.

DeKalb CEO Coming to Stone Mountain, Lithonia

Join CEO May at town hall meetings throughout the county.

DeKalb Hosting Fourth Same-Day Permit Event

Registration begins Aug. 19; event set for Aug. 30.

DeKalb CEO Addresses Stonecrest Business Alliance

May will discuss about his vision for moving the area forward.

Lithonia Congressman Announces $1.2M Recidivism Grant

Rep. Johnson is a longtime advocate for criminal justice reform.

Lithonia Mayor Joins Atlanta Regional Commission Group

Members include elected officials, non-profit leaders and private sector professionals appointed by the Atlanta Regional Commission Chairman.

Get Political on Stone Mountain-Lithonia Patch!

Tell voters what you're about!

Lee May Sworn in as Interim CEO of DeKalb County

May assumes the official duties of CEO during the suspension of Burrell Ellis.

Sales Tax Holidays to Help Shoppers Save on Back-to-School Items

General school supplies, clothes and computers will be exempt from sales tax on August 9 and 10, but there are some limits.

Friday Is Deadline To Appeal DeKalb Property Taxes

You cannot email or fax appeals. They must be mailed or hand-delivered.

Running for Office? Blog on Stone Mountain-Lithonia Patch!

You can announce your candidacy, promote your upcoming appearances or fundraisers, present your platform and more on Stone Mountain-Lithonia Patch. Here’s how.

DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional - Do You Agree?

The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. What does that mean to you?

Stone Mountain CID Adds 'Unique' New Signs

Larger, more-visible signs positioned overhead will make it easier to navigate the Mountain Industrial corridor.

Reaction to Ellis Indictment: 'What does this say about DeKalb?'

FODAC Gets Contract with Georgia Emergency Management Agency

Stone Mountain non-profit will manage home medical equipment and technology for state disaster relief.

DeKalb Discussing Stonecrest Area's Future

Residents are encouraged to share their ideas and gain first-hand information this Saturday.

It’s Official: A Lot of Stone Mountain and Lithonia Are ‘Slums’

Lithonia Industrial, Stonecrest, Kensington and Snapfinger Woods are just some communities officially designed as 'opportunity zones.'

DeKalb Wants Resident Input on Zoning Code Update

Comments can be made online.

Hundreds Attend DeKalb Cityhood Town Hall Meeting

Stone Mountain state Rep. Michelle Henson was one of several DeKalb Democrats who attended Monday night's legislative town hall meeting.

Rep. Hank Johnson to Recognize Senior Volunteers

The event is scheduled to take place at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia today.

DeKalb School Board 'Meet and Greet' Tuesday

Board members and parents will gather at 6:30 p.m. in Stone Mountain.

Op-Ed: DeKalb Animal Adoption Center and Shelter

County commissioners have postponed a decision on changes to a maligned animal shelter.

DeKalb Schools Holding Public Meetings on Budget

The county's school district has a $728 million budget for the next fiscal year.

MARTA CEO, DeKalb Police Chief to Speak at Commissioner's Community Breakfast

The breakfast, presented by DeKalb Commissioner Stan Watson, will take place May 4 at Chapel Hill Middle School in Decatur. Watson's Super District includes parts of Stone Mountain.

Rockbridge Elementary Awarded Language Grant

The Georgia Dual Immersion Program supports advanced-level skills in world languages.

County Offering Scholarships to High School Seniors

The fund will award multiple scholarships in amounts up to $5,000

Burrell Ellis to Speak at PRISM Meeting April 11

The group says it will continue its discussion about quality and sustainable economic development in the Memorial Drive corridor.

Warrant Out for Stone Mountain Suspect In Alleged KSU Crime Ring

Four of six suspects in the alleged scheme already have been booked in the Cobb County Jail.

Update: 74 from Stone Mountain, 60 from Lithonia Apply for School Board Seats

Jack Sartain and Denise McGill are among those who want to replace the six recently-suspended school board members. The city for two applicants is identified as Smoke Rise.

Watson: North, South County Residents Must Work Together on Issues

DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis said this week the county has reached a point where incorporations could harm essential county services.

Last Chance: Applications Being Accepted for School Board Appointees

Wednesday is the deadline to apply for DeKalb school board membership.

Op-Ed: Where is "WE the People"?: Response to DeKalb County School Board Suspension

State Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick weighs in on the controversy.

Lee May: Getting Basic Permits in DeKalb 'Is Like An Act of Congress'

The county is working toward building a better structure for getting permits, the District 5 commissioner said during a discussion on economic development at the "Soul of DeKalb - Reflections of Our Progress" event.

No Tax Increase in DeKalb Board's Approved $559M Budget

The board passed the budget unanimously Tuesday.