Stone Mountain, Lithonia Schools Get 'A's' and 'B's' on Health Inspections

Patch rounds up some year-ending health inspection scores for Stone Mountain and Lithonia schools.

Arabia Mountain's 2012 Grad Rate Highest Among Stone Mountain and Lithonia High Schools

DeKalb county's grad rate is 57.28 percent.

Erin Robinson Gets a Fulbright Scholarship

The local student will teach English in Germany next year.

'No One Cares Until Someone's Child Dies'

A mother in Lithonia on "bullying, disrespect, and anarchy."

2013 High School Valedictorians, Salutatorians in Stone Mountain and Lithonia

DeKalb county school district released the names of this year's valedictorians and salutatorians.

School District Postpones Budget Hearing

The June 3 meeting will be streamed live.

Redan Sweeps Columbus and Advances to Quarterfinals

Team moves ahead in the second round of the Class AAAA high school baseball state playoffs.

Millions in Overlooked Revenue Shocks DeKalb School Board

The AJC says the projected windfall was discovered over the weekend.

DeKalb Sending 46 Girls Track Athletes to State Meet

Redan, Stephenson and Arabia Mountain have qualifiers in the GHSA Girls’ State Track and Field competition.

Redan, Stephenson Finish Track Season in Top Ten

The State Track and Field Meet was held at Jefferson’s Memorial Stadium.

C-SPAN Bus Tour Includes Recognition of Miller Grove Student's Documentary

Samuel Gladden won honorable mention in C-SPAN’s StudentCam 2013 documentary competition.

Capitol City Bank Founder to Give Stone Mountain High's Commencement Address

Also, the president of Clark Atlanta University will address students at Lithonia High School's ceremony, ajc.com reports.

DeKalb Baseball Teams Start Playoffs Friday

Redan, Arabia Mountain in the mix.

Baseball Recap: Stephenson Finishes Season Undefeated

A Junior Varsity win over Lakeside clinches the title for the Jaguars.

Lithonia Coach Fired Over Harlem Shake Video Tweets: 'I Think I Will Be OK'

Barry Browner has voiced his thoughts on Twitter about being disciplined after appearing in a video doing the popular dance craze with students.

DeKalb Sending 12 Teams to Soccer State Playoffs

Local players well represented in next week's matches.

Stephenson Faces Lakeside for DeKalb JV Baseball Title Friday

First pitch is today at 5 p.m.

Four Former School Board Members Want to Represent Again

The former members are petitioning Gov. Nathan Deal for their old seats, AJC.com reports

Lithonia Hyatt, Tropical Restaurant Both Flunk Health Inspections

But This Is It BBQ & Seafood rebounds with a passing score, as Patch rounds up some recent health inspection reports for restaurants, schools and hotels in Stone Mountain and Lithonia.

This Is It BBQ in Lithonia Flunks Restaurant Inspection

Rockbridge's American Wings scores '74,' as Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for restaurants and schools in Stone Mountain and Lithonia.

Updated: Stone Mountain and Lithonia Residents Interviewed for DeKalb School Board Spots

Gov. Nathan Deal is scheduled to make an announcement today at 11 a.m. naming the people selected.

Regional Principals of the Year From Redan High, Murphey Candler Elementary

The two are among five principals announced Monday by the DeKalb County School District.

School Board Applicant List "Represents a Great Concern"

There are 134 people from the Stone Mountain and Lithonia areas applying to replace recently-suspended members of the DeKalb school board. Many other local stakeholders are also weighing in on the issues.

Melvin Johnson: 'Time is Of The Essence'

District 6 school board member and board chairman Melvin Johnson issued a statement about the federal judge's decision Monday, paving the way for six new board members to be appointed.

Stone Mountain and Lithonia Kids, Parents to 'Walk to School'

Are you participating in "Georgia Walk to School Day" this morning? Share your photos on Stone Mountain-Lithonia Patch!

DeKalb Teams Reach Final Four With Tuesday Wins

Lithonia's Miller Grove is among those that have their way to the state tournament.

DeKalb School Lunch Menu for Wednesday, Feb. 27

Here's what DeKalb county schools, including those in Stone Mountain and Lithonia, are scheduled to serve for lunch.

DeKalb School Lunch Menu for Tuesday, Feb. 26

Here's what DeKalb county schools, including those in Lithonia and Stone Mountain, are scheduled to serve for lunch.

Girls' Soccer: Southwest Dekalb-10, MLK-0

The teams met at Hallford stadium Thursday night.

Stone Mountain, Lithonia Schools Earn Advanced Placement Honors

Four local high schools made the list, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Smoke Rise Country Club Gets a 'B' on Health Inspection

Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for hotels, schools and clubs in the Stone Mountain and Lithonia communities.

DeKalb School Lunch Menu for Thursday, Feb.21

Here's what DeKalb county schools, including those in Stone Mountain and Lithonia, are scheduled to serve.

Stone Mountain, Lithonia Coaches Stunned by IOC's Wrestling Decision

'I can't believe they're even thinking about this,' says Stone Mountain High's wrestling coach.

DeKalb School Lunch Menu for Thursday, Feb.14

Here's what DeKalb county schools, including those in Stone Mountain and Lithonia, are scheduled to serve for lunch.

DeKalb County School Lunch for Wednesday, Feb.13

Here's what DeKalb county schools, including those in Stone Mountain and Lithonia, are scheduled to serve for lunch.

Standout Scholars: India Duranthon, Albert Wright Jr. Among Recent Emory Graduates

Also, six students from Stone Mountain and Lithonia made the dean's list at Columbus State University.

Semifinalists Set for Middle School Basketball Championships

Final Four takes place today, Friday Feb. 8, at Miller Grove High School.

Local Residents React to DeKalb Superintendent's Departure

The board is set to meet on Friday at 4 pm.

National Signing Day at Seven Stone Mountain, Lithonia High Schools

Wednesday is a big day for our communities' local student-athletes, and Patch wants their stories!

DeKalb School Lunch Menu for Wednesday, Feb.6

Here's what DeKalb county schools, including those in Stone Mountain and Lithonia, are scheduled to serve for lunch.