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Just in time for Independence Day, descendants of soldiers who fought against the U.S. are now fighting in court. The Sons of The Georgia Chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans filed a lawsuit against Stone Mountain Park for planning an exhibit about the monument's ties to slavery and white supremacy.
Posted inIn The News

Confederate Group Sues Stone Mountain Park: Here’s Why

by B.T. ClarkJuly 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Just in time for Independence Day, descendants of soldiers who fought against the U.S. are now fighting in court. The Sons of The Georgia Chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans filed a lawsuit against Stone Mountain Park for planning an exhibit about the monument’s ties to slavery and white supremacy. They claim it breaks […]

A South Hairston Road shopping plaza in DeKalb County became the scene of two separate shootings just one day apart, leaving one person dead and three others injured.
Posted inCrime

Two Shootings Rock DeKalb Shopping Plaza in 24 Hours

by B.T. ClarkJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025
A man died from gunshot wounds Monday morning in Stone Mountain following what police describe as a domestic dispute.
Posted inCrime

Man Shot Dead in Stone Mountain Domestic Dispute

by B.T. ClarkMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025
Gwinnett County detectives cracked a burglary case with a modern twist—tracking down a suspect by spotting stolen items for sale online.
Posted inCrime

Pro Tip: Don’t Try to Sell Stolen Items Online

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 27, 2025January 28, 2025
Police lights by night
Posted inCrime

2 Young Children Among 5 Family Members Killed in Stone Mountain Murder-Suicide

by B.T. ClarkDecember 9, 2024December 9, 2024
Police siren
Posted inCrime

Deadly Jealousy: A Love Triangle in Stone Mountain Leads to a Life Sentence

by B.T. ClarkNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024
Seventeen-year-old Emelia Martinez has been missing from Stone Mountain for 10 months since December 13, 2023. She is described as 5'6" and 135 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Authorities continue to seek public assistance in finding her, urging anyone with information to contact relevant organizations.
Posted inMissing

17-Year-Old Emelia Martinez Has Been Missing For 10 Months

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2024October 18, 2024
Legal system, mallet of judge
Posted inCrime

Stone Mountain Man Gets Life Sentence in Murder of Pastor

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024
inscription on the courthouse
Posted inCrime

Three Former Daycare Workers Plead Guilty in Georgia Child Abuse Case

by Thom ChandlerAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024
Shannon Boswell, a Black transgender woman from Stone Mountain, Georgia, was fatally shot and run over by a car last week just before her 31st birthday.
Posted inCrime

Trans Woman Fatally Shot in Stone Mountain Days Before Her Birthday

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2024July 10, 2024
After more than three decades, the brutal 1990 double murder in a Stone Mountain apartment has been cracked wide open with the arrest of Kenneth Perry, a 55-year-old Loganville man, accused of committing the heinous acts.
Posted inCrime

Decades-Old Mystery Solved: Arrest Made in 1990 Stone Mountain Double Murder

by Thom ChandlerJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024
🗞️ The Gist: Stone Mountain Park has been ranked as the best location in Georgia to watch the sunrise during the Summer Solstice on June 20th, according to a recent survey conducted by Mixbook. The survey, which polled 3,000 respondents, aimed to identify the top spots across the country to experience this magical moment based on personal experiences.
Posted inGeorgia Places

Where Are The Best Places to See The Summer Solstice in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerJune 17, 2024June 17, 2024
🏎️ The Gist: A Stone Mountain man took a wildly misguided detour from an illegal street race to a jail cell after having a high stakes game of bumper cars with two police patrol cars.
Posted inCrime

Fast, Furious, and Foolish: Georgia Men Arrested After Street Race Turns into Demolition Derby

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2024March 27, 2024
🏗️ The Gist: Gwinnett County completed the sale of the Stone Mountain Tennis Center site to Fuqua Acquisitions II, LLC for $5.6 million, marking the beginning of a significant redevelopment effort in the county's southern corridor.
Posted inYour Community

What’s Next For The Stone Mountain Tennis Center Site?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 26, 2024March 26, 2024
Trillian Haile was found standing near the scene, with two handguns placed before him, one identified as Young's. He was also injured and claimed self-defense, stating that Young had attempted to rob him, prompting an exchange of gunfire. According to Haile, even as Young tried to flee and then surrendered, pleading for mercy, Haile continued shooting until Young was dead.
Posted inCrime

36-Year-Old Georgia Man Found Guilty of Shooting 19-Year-Old to Death in Self-Defense Case

by Thom ChandlerMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024
The Gist: Hannah Moody, last seen in Stockbridge's Swan Lake area, is missing, prompting a call for public assistance.
Posted inMissing

Authorities Seek Public’s Help to Locate Missing Teen, Hannah Moody, in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 9, 2024
The Gist: A devastating blaze consumed a Civil War-era plantation home at Stone Mountain Park in the early hours of Tuesday morning. This fire represents a significant loss to the park's historical legacy.
Posted inFire

Historic Stone Mountain Landmark Lost in Pre-dawn Blaze

by Hannah Grace HaggardNovember 15, 2023

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