Stone Mountain: The real heroes are all around if you look Nov 14, 2009
Stone Mountain: The real heroes are all around if you look ... Bill York of Stone Mountain is a novelist, freelance writer and retired furrier. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Mocs' rally not enough at App. State Nov 13, 2009
The Mocs finally got on the scoreboard halfway through the second quarter after senior linebacker Joseph Thornton, from Stone Mountain, Ga. recovered a fumble on the ASU 39-yard line. (The University Echo, TN)
Grants launch algebra by iPod Nov 12, 2009
The system, which won $193,740, will hand out iPods and netbooks (mini laptops) to about 300 students at three high schools; Cross Keys, Stone Mountain and MLK Jr., next semester. The DeKalb students are enrolled in Advanced Placement biology or chemistry classes, where rote textbook lessons and experiments can be expanded and enlivened. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Georgia High School Football Daily Spotlight: Class AAAA Playoff Preview Nov 11, 2009
- Although forfeits by Stone Mountain and Lithonia got big headlines last week, it had no ultimate effect on the playoff teams from Region 6-AAAA, as Chamblee would ve qualified anyway. Rockdale County (7-3) at Banneker (7-3) - Rockdale County has won six straight games and as many as seven games overall in a regular season for the first time since 1999. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
How much is enough for a first-time babysitter to earn? Nov 10, 2009
When he was about 7 months old, my sister left him with me to climb Stone Mountain. I was home by myself. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Men's Basketball Defeats Stonehill, 91-55, In Final Exhibition Tuneup Nov 10, 2009
Junior guard/forward (Stone Mountain, Ga. led the Friars for the second-consecutive exhibition contest with 21 points, while sophomore forward (Brooklyn, N.Y.) added a double-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks. (Friars.com)
Tech No. 7 in BCS Nov 9, 2009
the nerd national championship will be played at stone mountain this year. oponent tbd. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Chamblee prepares for playoffs Nov 9, 2009
Earlier this week, fellow region members Stone Mountain and Lithonia were forced to forfeit a total of nine games as part of the penalty for using ineligible players. Before the GSHA ruling, Stone Mountain was in fourth place in the region ... Chamblee had its 20-12 loss to Lithonia reversed after the ruling, while Miller Grove had its pair of losses to Stone Mountain to Lithonia changed to wins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Thornton preps for PSU Nov 9, 2009
Penn State is expected to host a number of prospects this weekend when Ohio State comes to town, and one of the cornerstones of the visit weekend will be four-star Stone Mountain (Ga. Stephenson defensive tackle Mike Thornton. (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Georgia high school football scores Nov 8, 2009
Southwest DeKalb 27, Stone Mountain 14. St. Pius X 10, Dunwoody 7. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Big hits, big plays everywhere Nov 7, 2009
SW DeKalb vs. Stone Mountain Dunwoody vs. St. Pius (Region 5-AAA championship) Collins Hill vs. Norcross Woodland-Henry vs. Woodward Academy Grady vs. Cedar Grove (Region 5-AAA play-in) Blessed Trinity vs. Westminster Kell vs. Milton Apalachee vs. Salem ... Isn t Stone Mountain playing Grady for the National Championship this week ... I hear that Stone Mountain and Lithonia has to forfeit some games due to playing ineligible players and the head coaches are to fired. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Native American festival in Stone Mountain this weekend Nov 7, 2009
Native American culture, music and food come to Stone Mountain this weekend as part of the 10th annual Indian Festival ow ... The event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Antebellum Plantation and Farmyard inside Stone Mountain Park. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Tennessee Techs Georgia connection Nov 7, 2009
Full list of the Tennessee Tech players from Georgia: Blake Adams (Atlanta), Jordan Adams (Union Grove), Carter Crutchfield (Dalton), Travis Dungee (Powder Springs), Andrew Higgins (Duluth), Jerry King (Stone Mountain), Tre Lamb (Calhoun), Barry Lenon (Suwanee), Jake McIntosh (Dalton), Corbin Miles (Tyrone), Dedrick Miley (Valdosta), Kelechi Ordu (Stone Mountain), Kelvin Quarles (Atlanta), Kevin Roberts (Union Grove) and Scott Schweitzer (Alpharetta). Tennessee Tech is in Division I-AA (now... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Stone Mountain, Lithonia forfeit football wins Nov 6, 2009
Lithonia and Stone Mountain were found guilty of using ineligible football players by the Georgia High School Association on Thursday ... Also, Lithonia coach Earl White and Stone Mountain assistant Clifford Browning were "relieved of their coaching duties" related to the violations, according to DeKalb County schools spokesman Dale Davis ... Before the GHSA ruling, Stone Mountain was on the brink of the playoffs under first-year coach Dante Ferguson with a 6-3 record. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Two DeKalb high schools violate eligibility rules, forfeit games Nov 6, 2009
The football teams at Stone Mountain and Lithonia high schools will each forfeit four games as punishment for fielding ineligible players ... Stone Mountain High played one ineligible athlete and Lithonia fielded several, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Recruiting mailbag: Irish chasing top talent Nov 5, 2009
to land , Stone Mountain, Ga. for , Washington, D.C., for and Norfolk, Va. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Parks, taxes, roads on ballots Nov 4, 2009
And in Stone Mountain, residents voted 59 percent in favor of changing the city's charter to make the city manager the chief executive officer who reports to the city council. The city will still have a mayor but that position will have less power. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Ronald George St. Romain, 72, volunteer at special-needs center Nov 4, 2009
He eventually hooked up with Container Corp. of America, a packaging manufacturer in Stone Mountain that later became Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.. He worked at Smurfit-Stone for 30 years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Are you already working on Christmas? Nov 4, 2009
Madmommy have you ever been to The Yellow River Game Ranch in Snellville (A few miles from Stone Mountain Park). I use to take my daughter there all the time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Pump your brakes Nov 4, 2009
Tony from Stone Mountain ... Tony from Stone Mountain what do you see the hawks doing in Portland tonight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Leo Frank saga still reveals a lot about our nation and ourselves Nov 4, 2009
On Thanksgiving eve 1915, a few months after Frank was hanged, the Ku Klux Klan held its first modern-era cross-burning atop Stone Mountain, several miles east of Atlanta. (Three members of the lynching party were present. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Results from top races Nov 4, 2009
DeKalb County - Stone Mountain - City Charter Referendum. Response. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
How often are you getting out? Nov 3, 2009
I go to Stone Mountain every weekend to do my long runs. Just having those runs is wonderful. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Redan bridge to be closed for up to a year Nov 3, 2009
The bridge over Barbashela Creek in the Stone Mountain area will be replaced by Georgia Department of Transportation using an estimated $1 million in federal funds. The bridge, between Redan High School and South Hairston Road, has been closed since September 20. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Fall festival season continues Nov 3, 2009
The scoop: This celebration of Native American culture takes place in a virtual tepee village at Stone Mountain Park s antebellum plantation and farmyard ... Stone Mountain Park, U.S. Highway 78 East, Exit 8, Stone Mountain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Men's Basketball Wins Historic Exhibition Game Over Merrimack, 97-74, At Alumni Hall Nov 3, 2009
Junior guard/forward (Stone Mountain, Ga. led the Friars with a game-high 33 points on 14-of-24 shooting and added eight rebounds to fuel the PC victory. (Friars.com)
Overall race results Nov 2, 2009
519 - James McNeese - Stone Mountain, GA - 2:16:13. 520 - J Staley - Augusta, GA - 2:16:23. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Business (trip) as usual Nov 2, 2009
Tony from Stone Mountain. November 1st, 20093:26 pm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Report: GA teammates commit to Cats Nov 1, 2009
Stephenson teammates Jabari Johnson and Ronnie Shields, who were featured on CatsPause. com Thursday night, have given their verbal commitments to play for Kentucky, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Marshall Sports -- Rivals.com)
From the Road: Another Stephenson star? Nov 1, 2009
From the Road: Another Stephenson star. From the Road: Another Stephenson star. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
From the Road: Another Stephenson star? Nov 1, 2009
From the Road: Another Stephenson star. From the Road: Another Stephenson star. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Report: GA teammates commit to Cats Nov 1, 2009
Stephenson teammates Jabari Johnson and Ronnie Shields, who were featured on CatsPause. com Thursday night, have given their verbal commitments to play for Kentucky, according to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
From the Road: Another Stephenson star? Nov 1, 2009
From the Road: Another Stephenson star. From the Road: Another Stephenson star. (South Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
From the Road: Another Stephenson star? Nov 1, 2009
From the Road: Another Stephenson star. From the Road: Another Stephenson star. (Baylor Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cats target more from Stone Mountain Oct 31, 2009
Kentucky may have made a bigger splash than it realized when it landed a verbal commitment from Stone Mountain (Ga. Stephenson running back Raymond Sanders back in August. (New Mexico Sports -- Rivals.com)
Metro high school football roundup Oct 31, 2009
Chamblee 14, Stone Mountain 0: The visiting Bulldogs forced Stone Mountain into nine three-and-outs in 12 possessions and limited the Pirates to four first downs in an upset at James Hallford Stadium. Chamblee defensive back David Anderson had two interceptions and the Bulldogs (5-4, 4-4 in Region 6-AAAA) registered nine tackles for loss as Stone Mountain (6-3, 5-3) was shut out for the second consecutive week. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Talk Week 10 football NOW! Oct 31, 2009
Pebblebrook vs. Westlake Marietta vs. Harrison Norcross vs. Peachtree Ridge Shiloh vs. Parkview Chamblee vs. Stone Mountain Avondale vs. Lovett Decatur vs. Blessed Trinity Lassiter vs. Centennial Therrell vs. Carver-Atlanta ... Chamblee vs. Stone Mountain Take Stone Mountain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Readers Write 11/1 Oct 31, 2009
Don Speaks, Stone Mountain. Obama s right; Fox News has conservative agenda. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
AMP: Cornelius talks Canes Oct 30, 2009
Stone Mountain (GA) Stephenson linebacker prospect Tyrone Cornelius committed to Miami back in August. Rivals. (Miami Sports -- Rivals.com)
Georgia High School Football Daily Spotlight: Week Tens 10 Best Matchups Oct 30, 2009
Poole had 126 against Stone Mountain last week. Washington County at Baldwin When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Braves Stadium, Milledgeville Records, rankings: Washington County is 8-0 overall, 4-0 in Region 3-AAA and No. 5; Baldwin is 6-2, 4-0 and No. 9. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Do adults without kids waste their time? Oct 30, 2009
They may not be the things that are important to you I m certainly not busy with cleaing up after children, attending PTA or fretting about large wild animals at Stone Mountain. However, my time isn t wasted. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
HS Video Blog Oct 29, 2009
i really think it might be stone mountain they may have a lil trouble on offense but that defense is nice ... They got it predicted Stone Mountain @ Hiram, Tucker @ Northwest Whitfield, Seqouyah @ Marist, Dalton @ SW Dekalb ... SWD must first get pass Tucker and Stone Mountain not a given for either game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
AMP: Sanders runs wild Oct 29, 2009
Stone Mountain (GA) Stephenson running back Raymond Sanders had a monster game against Union Grove rushing 17 times for 232 yards and 3 touchdowns. Sanders committed to Kentucky in August, and is proud to be a Wildcat. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Stone Mountain to host wine events Oct 29, 2009
Stone Mountain Village will highlight its restaurants and galleries with monthly Wine and Walk events this fall. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Vanderbilt verbal contemplating new offers Oct 29, 2009
com-SouthDate: Oct 28, 2009 Kenneth Ladler, safety from Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Ga. garnered a couple of SEC offers last week. (The Insiders -- Georgia Prep)
High school coaches suggest ways to improve officiating Oct 29, 2009
Dante Ferguson, Stone Mountain: "More officials in games could assist. It's always a plus to have more eyes on the field ... Instant replay does sound good, and I would support such measures, as long as it doesn't become a nuisance.". Ed Koester, South Cobb: "In the most general terms, I feel officiating is OK ... I wish they understood we appreciate them. However, they [affect] my livelihood ... My problem with officiating is that we get no voice in their performance. No rating card, no say at... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia-Florida rivalry intensifies on recruiting trail Oct 29, 2009
Defensive tackles Lawrence Marsh (Augusta) and Omar Hunter (Buford), and defensive end Jermaine Cunningham (Stone Mountain) are all starters who went to high school within two hours of Athens ... DE Jermaine Cunningham, Stone Mountain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia High School Football Daily Spotlight: Projecting the field for the Class AAAA playoffs Oct 28, 2009
Statesboro at Evans Mount Zion (Jonesboro) at Thomas County Central Loganville at Sandy Creek Tucker at Northwest Whitfield Bainbridge at Griffin Lakeside (Evans) at Brunswick Starr s Mill at Apalachee Sequoyah at Marist Stone Mountain at Hiram Rockdale County at Villa Rica Alcovy at Westside (Macon) Glynn Academy at Hephzibah Dalton at Southwest DeKalb Banneker at Clarke Central Richmond Academy at Ware County Harris County at North Clayton ... Statesboro at Evans (Evans) Mount Zion (Jonesboro)... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Camping for Dummies II: Things I did wrong! Oct 28, 2009
The Stone Mountain campgrounds are very nice ... However, I didnt put together that under that thin layer of dirt at the Stone Mountain campground is GRANITE ... and you live 10 minutes from Stone Mountain and were going for only 1 night. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Atlantas small-town vision Oct 28, 2009
The successful efforts to block the proposed Stone Mountain Freeway, for example, served existing neighborhoods, but cut downtown Atlanta from easy access to the growth areas of DeKalb and Gwinnett. Decades later, Atlantans pretty much have the city they want. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Smith makes big plays at cornerback Oct 28, 2009
" Wesson is the fourth high school where Smith has played football. He played his freshman year at Reden, Ga., his sophomore year at Stone Mountain and then back Reden. His junior year was spent at Enterprise before moving to Wesson for his senior year. Teammate Deon Pendleton, who had 11 tackles against St. Joe, also played at Enterprise last year. Smith said he is having a good time at Wesson. "It is a real good school. I like it here. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Georgia-Florida also a recruiting rivalry Oct 28, 2009
" Look no further than Florida's defensive line to find where an impact is being made by players from Georgia. Defensive tackles Lawrence Marsh (Augusta) and Omar Hunter (Buford), and defensive end Jermaine Cunningham (Stone Mountain) are all from Bulldogs country. Marsh, a starter for the 2008 national championship team, has missed most of this season with an ankle injury, but Gators coach Urban Meyer said his run-stopping defensive tackle could be back this week to take on Georgia. Hunter, who... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Clemson TE Palmer recovering after big hit Oct 28, 2009
In case he forgets, Palmer's been prodded by family members from Stone Mountain, Ga. that his health comes first. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
From the Road: On the offensive Oct 28, 2009
In a battle of undefeated teams in the Peach State, Stone Mountain (Ga. Stephenson running back Raymond Sanders came up with a big performance in a win over McDonough (Ga. (Houston Sports -- Rivals.com)
Boy charged in delivery shooting Oct 28, 2009
The 46-year-old was shot once in the torso while delivering dinner from the Magic Wok to the Highland Run East apartments on Abberley Way near Stone Mountain. Xiufang, who owns the family-run restaurant, is in stable condition at Grady Memorial Hospital, Officer Jason Gagnon said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Goodwill overflows for 13 families displaced by floods Oct 27, 2009
Among the new residents are a grandmother forced to flee Stone Mountain; a painter who got out of Austell with nothing more than what he could carry; a family man who loaded kids and a kitten in his Camaro; and a disabled caterer and her sister ... And so her journey from Stone Mountain, where the Yellow River washed her out, took a new turn. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Goat Festival attracts a curious crowd Oct 27, 2009
east of Stone Mountain, was here for the first time Friday. The layout is great, Repp said while milking one of his does shown for her bountiful udder. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Rossiter: Happiness is a very old gun Oct 25, 2009
No one knows how the elder Smith, a Stone Mountain resident until moving out of Georgia in the late 1930s, came into possession of the firearm he stowed away. Jim Smith likewise neglected the heirloom packed in his closet until a neighbor explained its historic value as a "Henry," which he described as the first repeating rifle that could be loaded with 15 rounds of. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Black Team Defeats Silver Team, 43-32, At Men's Basketball's Annual Mal ... Oct 25, 2009
Junior guard/forward (Stone Mountain, Ga. led the Black Team with a game-high 18 points and pulled down five rebounds. (Friars.com)
Camping for Dummies: I need your best camping advice! Oct 24, 2009
We will only be at Stone Mountain and our tent (borrowed from my friend Sheridan thank you) will be located near the bathroom ... Camping at Stone Mountain is quite fun ... There are no bears in Stone Mountain so you don t have to do the extra prep if you were rustic camping. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Tucker tops Stone Mountain for playoff spot Oct 24, 2009
In a defensive struggle, Tucker lost five fumbles, had no play longer than 18 yards and scored the only points of the game with 8:34 left in the first quarter to beat Stone Mountain 7-0 ... It was a night that began inauspiciously for Stone Mountain, going three-and-out on its first possession before a 5-yard punt set up the Tigers at the Pirates 20-yard line to begin their first drive ... Two plays later, Tyrelle Poole ran 15 yards up the middle nearly untouched for a touchdown, and Stone... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Friday's top high school games Oct 23, 2009
The winner takes sole possession of first place in Region 6-AAAA. Southwest DeKalb has games remaining against Tucker and Stone Mountain. Tucker at Stone Mountain ... Records, rankings: Tucker is 6-1 overall, 5-1 in Region 6-AAAA and No. 7; Stone Mountain is 6-1, 5-1 and unranked. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
High school football picks for Friday Oct 23, 2009
Region 6-AAAA: Stone Mountain, off to its best start since 2000, is 6-1 and needs just one more victory to clinch a playoff berth ... Marist would all but wrap up the title with a win, but I m going with Southwest DeKalb, which must turn around and play Tucker and Stone Mountain in the final two weeks before it can celebrate the title ... Tucker+Stone Mountain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Atlanta's ghoulishly good fun Oct 23, 2009
RENEE' HANNANS HENRY Stone Mountain Park - Roi Johnson(left) Storyteller, is in character as a Traveler. He is telling his ghost story to a group during a walking tour which took place in the Stone Mountain Park's Antebellum Plantation ... The 24th annual Tour of Southern Ghosts, presented by ART Station at Georgia s Stone Mountain Park, runs through Halloween. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Hewitt Liking What He Sees in Early Practices Oct 22, 2009
" Among the freshmen, Hewitt has been most impressed with the no-nonsense demeanor of 6-9 forward of Atlanta, and 6-2 point guard of Stone Mountain, Ga., who will push for significant playing time. , a 6-11 center from Loganville, Ga., has also shown promise with his rebounding and physical nature. "[Favors] plays hard. He doesn't say much on the court. (Ramblinwreck.com)
