🌱 Why Chupp Road police activity briefly locked down Stoneview Elementary

Good day Stonecrest! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Chupp Road police activity briefly locked down Stoneview Elementary
• What you’ll find at Stonecrest’s big “Stonecrest PROUD!” kickoff event
• Have you explored Arabia Mountain’s otherworldly rock pools yet?

Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Stonecrest or nearby? Post it to the Stonecrest calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. 📅

Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
• Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
• Friday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Law enforcement response ongoing at location in DeKalb County, nearby school's lockdown lifted (11alive.com) — A law enforcement operation involving U.S. Marshals and the DeKalb Sheriff’s Office unfolded Tuesday on Chupp Road in Stonecrest, briefly prompting a Level 3 lockdown at nearby Stoneview Elementary. School police secured the campus, no students or staff were involved, and the principal says the safety plan worked as intended before classes quickly returned to normal.
   

• City of Stonecrest celebrates civic pride and a new city song in marketing initiative (ocgnews.com) — Stonecrest is rolling out a four-month “Stonecrest PROUD!” campaign, complete with a new city rap anthem and a free pep rally and resource fair at City Hall on April 18. Residents can enjoy food, music, kids’ activities, health screenings, and meet city leaders while learning about services and job opportunities. The effort aims to boost civic pride and spotlight local people, businesses, and landmarks.
   

• These 7 Natural Wonders In Georgia Look Almost Too Beautiful To Be Real (familydestinationsguide.com) — One of Georgia’s featured “natural wonders” is Arabia Mountain, a striking granite outcrop right here in Stonecrest with rare plant-filled rock pools and wide-open views. The article also highlights six other scenic spots around the state, from waterfalls to canyons, for residents looking to plan day trips or outdoor adventures beyond the city.
   

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📸 Around Stonecrest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stonecrest

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Saturday April 4

• Garden Days
  Salem-Panola Library -
  9:00 am
• Notary Service
  Stonecrest Library Technology Lab Stonecrest Library -
  10:00 am
• Wealth Is the New Wellness: Protect & Build Family Wealth
  Salem-Panola Library -
  1:00 pm

Monday April 6

• Taste of the World
  Salem-Panola Library -
• GED Study Time
  Stonecrest Library -
  10:00 am
• Introverts Club
  Salem-Panola Library -
  5:00 pm
• First Monday Poetic Xpressions
  Stonecrest Library Auditorium Stonecrest Library -
  6:30 pm

Tuesday April 7

• LEGO Freeplay
  Salem-Panola Library -
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday April 2

• K-Pop Dance Hour
  Redan-Trotti Library Meeting Room Redan-Trotti Library -
  3:30 pm

Saturday April 4

• Writers Group
  Hairston Crossing Library -
  2:00 pm
• Anime Bites for Adults
  Redan-Trotti Library -
  2:00 pm

Monday April 6

• Take & Make: Pinwheels
  Hairston Crossing Library -

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Traffic is at a standstill on I-285 S reported at...
  Traffic is at a standstill on I-285 S reported at 7:41 AM. (Nextdoor )
• Traffic is at a standstill on I-85 S reported at...
  Traffic is at a standstill on I-85 S reported at 8:46 AM. (Nextdoor )

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🗞 Nearby News

Lithonia

• School Lockdown In DeKalb Due To Search For Suspect: Report (patch.com)

Stone Mountain

• Stone Mountain Apartments With Pool, Sundeck, Fire Pits & Outdoor Social Spaces (biztobiz.org)
• Woman in hijab alleges racial profiling at Sen. Cory Booker event (fox5atlanta.com)

Avondale Estates

• The 'Waffle House Index' FEMA Uses To Gauge Natural Disasters (tastingtable.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because all the fans leave. (Thank you Shirley J. F. for sending it in!)
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