Hounds Town USA Opens Its First Doggie Day Care Center In GA

Hounds Town's first GA location just opened its doors a few weeks ago, welcoming dogs (and cats too) of all breeds, sizes and abilities.

Unemployment Rate Decreases In Stone Mountain-Lithonia Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in DeKalb County decreased recently.

Man Charged In Double Shooting At DeKalb Gas Station: Sheriff

A Stone Mountain man was arrested and charged with two counts of malice murder in connection with a DeKalb gas station shooting in April.

Congressman Johnson Announces Funding for Head Start Programs

Rep. Johnson Helps Secure Head Start Grants in the American Rescue Plan

July 5 Busiest Day Of Year For Stone Mountain Animal Shelters

Terrified by fireworks, more dogs run away over 4th of July weekend than any other time of year. Here’s what you can do to find your pet.

Fireworks Near Me: Stone Mountain’s 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Stone Mountain and Lithonia.

Stone Mountain-Lithonia Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Fear, Anxiety Reality For Stone Mountain Veterans On 4th Of July

Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.

July 4 Feast (+ Recipes)

Oysters en Brochette, Barbecue, Jack Daniel's, Good Wine and a Celebration

Stone Mountain-Lithonia Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.

4th Of July Weather: Holiday Forecast For Stone Mountain

Are we in for storms or sunny skies this 4th of July weekend? Check out the latest Stone Mountain and Lithonia weather forecasts.

Traveling This 4th Of July? Check Gas Prices In Stone Mountain

Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.

4th Of July Pool Safety: Drowning Prevention In Stone Mountain

Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in Stone Mountain and Lithonia.

DeKalb County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Stone Mountain-Lithonia area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Congressman Johnson Holding "Shots at the Shop" Vaccination Event

Congressman Johnson Joins White House, DeKalb County Board of Health For “Shots at the Shop” Vaccination Event at Local Barbershop

Strawberry Moon: How To See The June Full Moon In Stone Mountain

The Strawberry Moon is the last supermoon of 2021. It will be visible in Stone Mountain and Lithonia on Thursday.

Perimeter College: Georgia State Prevention Research Center Gets $500,000 CDC Grant To Increase Vaccine Uptake In Clarkston

The PRC’s goal is to reduce vaccine hesitancy and increase vaccine uptake in Clarkston by 50 percent by spring 2022.

Georgia Perimeter College: Kresge Foundation $2 Million Grant Supports Start Up Of Georgia State's National Institute For Student Success

The grant provides start-up and endowment capital for the NISS, which will work with colleges and universities to help them implement da ...

Perimeter College: All Systems Go

Georgia State Alumni Association 40 Under 40 honoree and rocket scientist Kavya Manyapu has been tapped to work with NASA’s Artemis program.

4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Stone Mountain, Lithonia

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Stone Mountain and Lithonia.

Georgia Perimeter College: Georgia State Ranks First In Georgia, 6th In Nation As Top Veteran-Friendly School, Military Times Says

Military Times magazine ranked the university alongside more than 5,300 colleges and universities in the country eligible for consideration.

Georgia Perimeter College: Georgia State Prevention Research Center Gets $500,000 CDC Grant To Increase Vaccine Uptake In Clarkston, Ga.

Clarkston, in DeKalb County, is one of the largest refugee resettlement communities in the country, with thousands of refugees having re ...

DeKalb Senior Center Receives National Accreditation

The Lou Walker Senior Center is the first in the county to receive this recognition.

Stone Mountain-Lithonia Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held near you.

Home Prices In Stone Mountain-Lithonia Area Increased Recently: See How Much

Home prices are higher in the Stone Mountain-Lithonia area recently. See how much.

Unemployment Decreases In Stone Mountain-Lithonia Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; DeKalb County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Surprise Dad This Father’s Day By Sharing A Photo On Stone Mountain-Lithonia Patch

Publish a photo of pops on Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Blood Donations Needed In Stone Mountain-Lithonia Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held nearby.

A Father's Day Gift

"First Catch," A Poignant Painting by Olivia Thomason

BBQ Ribs & More for Memorial Day Feast

Low and Slow Spare Ribs, Justin Wilson's Potato Salad, Dillard House Strawberry Cobbler and All-American Drinks

Georgia Perimeter College: Georgia State University Honored For Employment Of Veterans

The university was the only higher education institution to earn the designation of 2021 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer, as part of the in ...

Confederate Imagery At Stone Mountain Park To Change

The Stone Mountain Memorial Association approved an exhibit "telling the truth" about the park's history and carving, among other changes.

Saluting The Class Of 2021: Niana Battle Of Arabia Mountain

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Rep. Johnson Hosting 100th Commemoration Event of Tulsa Massacre

Virtual Event: “Remembering the Greenwood Massacre: 100 Years from Tulsa to the Insurrection -- Reconciliation, Restoration & Reparations”

It's Barbecue Season-

Brunswick Stew Adds to the Enjoyment

Mall For Sale, Street Fair, Community Aid: Nearby News

Top news includes mixed-use plans for underused mall, growing pains for assistance center, and Memorial Day celebrations.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Stone Mountain-Lithonia Area

There is no wait period for blood donations after receiving a coronavirus vaccine dose.

Congratulations, Kevin Morgan II, Southwest DeKalb High School Class Of 2021

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Broadband Speed In Stone Mountain-Lithonia Area: See New Data

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Stone Mountain-Lithonia area compares.

1 Dead, 5 Injured In Shooting At DeKalb Gas Station

DeKalb County police say about 30 shots were fired into a crowd outside a gas station near a smoke shop in Stone Mountain.