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| Georgia Military College (GMC) has a satellite campus in Stone Mountain Village. (5325 Manor Drive) | |||
| Georgia Military College (GMC) is divided into the junior college, a military junior college program, high school, and middle school in Milledgeville, Georgia. In addition to the main campus in Milledgeville, GMC Junior College has other campus locations and extension offices. The Stone Mountain Village is home to one of the campus locations. (Leon Street) | |||
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This article is about the city in the U.S. state of Georgia. For the adjacent mountain of the same name, see Stone Mountain. City in Georgia, United States| Stone Mountain, Georgia | |
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| City | |
 Main Street in Stone Mountain Village | |
 Seal | |
| Motto: "A City of Vision" | |
 Location in DeKalb County and the state of Georgia | |
  Stone MountainLocation of Stone Mountain in Metro Atlanta | |
| Coordinates: 33°48′19″N 84°10′17″W / 33.80528°N 84.17139°W / 33.80528; -84.17139 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb |
| Settled | as New Gibraltar c. 1839 |
| Incorporated | as Stone Mountain c. 1847 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Patricia Wheeler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.2 km) |
| • Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.2 km) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,802 |
| • Estimate | 6,328 |
| • Density | 3,500/sq mi (1,400/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-73816 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0326087 |
| Website | City of Stone Mountain Georgia |
Stone Mountain is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The population was 5,802 at the 2010 census. Stone Mountain is located in the eastern part of DeKalb County and is a suburb of Atlanta and encompasses roughly 1.7 square miles. It lies near and touches the western base of the geological formation Stone Mountain. Residents often refer to the city as Stone Mountain Village to distinguish it from the larger unincorporated area traditionally considered "Stone Mountain."
History
In 1822, the area that now makes up the city of Stone Mountain was made a part of the newly formed DeKalb County. A post office was created in 1834 on the old Augusta Road, and Andrew Johnson built a hotel along the road in 1836. At around the same time, Aaron Cloud built an observation tower at the summit of the mountain. Visitors to the mountain would travel to the area by rail and road, and then hike up the 1.1-mile (1.8 km) mountaintop trail to the top, where Cloud also had a restaurant and club.
By 1839, a general store was added, and a village was established under the name New Gibraltar. The name was officially changed to Stone Mountain by the Georgia legislature in 1847. The town is named for nearby Stone Mountain. During the Civil War, Stone Mountain village was destroyed by men under the command of General James B. McPherson on July 19, 1864.
After the Civil War ended, housing in the area was rebuilt as stone was again needed for construction across the nation. A significant portion of the quarry's work force consisted of African-Americans. However, they were generally excluded from areas where white families lived, so a shantytown, "Shermantown", came into being at the southeast side of the village. Shermantown was one of several such ramshackle enclaves which came into being after the Civil War; its title was a dour recognition of the destruction which Union General William T. Sherman had caused in his March to the Sea. Its newly freed African-Americans moved in search of work but were denied places to live in existing communities due to segregation. By the twentieth century, much of Shermantown had been replaced, becoming integrated into the growing Stone Mountain community. By 2010 the few visible remains include Sherman Town Park at the southeast side of town.
Government
The city government consists of a mayor and six council members who are elected at-large, and serve four-year terms. Elections are staggered every two years. Daily operations of the city are managed by an appointed city manager. Services provided by the city include police, public works, code enforcement, and municipal court.
The city also has standing commissions for historic preservation, downtown development, and planning & zoning. The city holds a "Certified City of Ethics" designation from the Georgia Municipal Association.
Geography
Stone Mountain is located at 33°48′19″N 84°10′17″W / 33.80528°N 84.17139°W / 33.80528; -84.17139 (33.805255, -84.171413).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.64 square miles (4.2 km), of which 0.62% is water.
While Stone Mountain Village itself is in DeKalb County, the postal regions designated as Stone Mountain include large swaths of DeKalb and Gwinnett Counties.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 690 | — | |
| 1880 | 799 | 15.8% | |
| 1890 | 929 | 16.3% | |
| 1900 | 835 | −10.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,062 | 27.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,266 | 19.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,335 | 5.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,408 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,899 | 34.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,976 | 4.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,899 | −3.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,867 | 156.3% | |
| 1990 | 6,494 | 33.4% | |
| 2000 | 7,145 | 10.0% | |
| 2010 | 5,802 | −18.8% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 6,328 | 9.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,802 people, 2,587 households, and 1,386 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,500 people per square mile (1,400/km²). There were 2,587 housing units at an average density of 1,577 per square mile (616/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.2% African American, 16.8% White, 0.4% Native American, 3.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 2.5% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.
There were 2,587 households out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.2% were married couples living together, 27.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the city, the population was spread out with 28.8% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 66.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.7 males age 18 and over.
Arts, Culture, & Leisure
- ART Station Contemporary Arts Center and Theatre Company, a multi-disciplinary arts center, is located in the historic Trolley Car Barn built by the Georgia Railway and Power Company in 1913. ART Station hosts shows and gallery events throughout the year, including the infamous Tour of Southern Ghosts each year in October. (5384 Manor Drive)
- Wells-Brown House is an elegant early 1870s Neoclassical residence that is home of the Stone Mountain Historical Society. The Wells-Brown House now houses our growing artifact collection and research library. (1036 Ridge Avenue)
- Cart-Friendly Community - Stone Mountain is one of a handful of Georgia communities that permit golf carts on city streets with a City-issued inspection permit. Cart are also permitted within adjacent Stone Mountain Park, giving the community an added leisure activity.
- Museum of Miniature Chairs - a three-room gallery and shop featuring over 3000 miniature chairs. (994 Main Street)
Organizations
Stone Mountain Village is home to a number of community, civic, and outreach organizations:
- Stone Mountain Historical Society, 1036 Ridge Avenue
- GFWC Stone Mountain Woman's Club, 5513 East Mountain Street
- Stone Mountain Masonic Lodge No. 449, F&AM, 840 VFW Drive
- DeKalb Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 10, 1238 Ridge Avenue
- Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse, 1001 Main Street
- Stone Mountain Cooperative Ecumenical Ministry (Food Bank), 5324 West Mountain Street
Education
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The citizens of Stone Mountain, are served by the DeKalb County Public Schools. Stone Mountain Elementary School and Champion Theme Middle School are within the city limits.
Most of city limits of Stone Mountain is assigned to Stone Mountain Elementary School while sections are zoned to Stone Mill and Rockbridge elementaries. All residents of the city limits are assigned to Stone Mountain Middle School, and Stone Mountain High School.
Georgia Military College (GMC) has a satellite campus in Stone Mountain Village. (5325 Manor Drive)
DeKalb County Public Library operates the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library (Leon Street).
Notable people
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- Joanna Atkins, 2009 NCAA Track and Field Champion and International Medalist
- Jerry Blackwell, former AWA professional wrestler
- Marshon Brooks, professional basketball player for Emporio Armani Milano of the Italian League
- Domonic Brown, professional baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies
- Kelley Cain, professional basketball player for the New York Liberty
- Kevin Cone, professional football player for the Cleveland Browns
- Noureen DeWulf, actress; raised in Stone Mountain
- Donald Glover, actor, writer, comedian, and rapper; raised in Stone Mountain
- Raury, professional rapper/musician
- Jim Goad, author and publisher; resides in Stone Mountain
- Phil Gordon, professional poker player
- Andrew Goudelock, professional basketball player for Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli Premier League and the Euroleague
- Bruce Irvin, professional football player for the Oakland Raiders
- Connie Johnson, professional baseball player for Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles and a star for the negro league Kansas City Monarchs
- DeQuan Jones, professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic
- Wally Joyner, retired professional baseball player
- Kenny Ladler, professional football player for the Buffalo Bills
- Lisa Lopes, deceased member of R&B group TLC; resided in Stone Mountain during her lifetime
- Uhaa Nation, professional wrestler billed as from Stone Mountain, currently performing in WWE as Apollo Crews
- Kenneth Parcell, fictional character (in the television series 30 Rock) hails from Stone Mountain and frequently refers to it; the actor is actually from nearby Conyers, Georgia
- Brandon Phillips, professional baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds
- David Platt, author, pastor
- Cyhi the Prynce, hip-hop artist signed with G.O.O.D. Music
- Jake "The Snake" Roberts, pro wrestler, was billed "From Stone Mountain Georgia"
- Richard T. Scott, American figurative painter, worked with Odd Nerdrum for a time, currently working from New York and Paris
- Silentó, rapper, and creator of "Watch me whip/nae nae"
- Grady Thomas, former member of the bands Parliament and Funkadelic; resides in Stone Mountain
- Rozonda Thomas, member of R&B group TLC; resides in Stone Mountain
- Hugh Thompson, Jr, Vietnam War veteran known for his role in saving many civilian lives in the My Lai Massacre
- Theodore Van Kirk, navigator of the Enola Gay when it dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima
- Josh Wolff, Major League Soccer player
References
- ^ "City of Stone Mountain Georgia". Retrieved September 4, 2012.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Stone Mountain city, Georgia". U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
- The park's entrance is at 33.800975/-84.164071 degrees lat/long.
- "In the Shadow of Stone Mountain" - Smithsonian Magazine, 4 May 2018
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- "Zoning Map." City of Stone Mountain. Retrieved on June 1, 2017.
- "Elementary School Attendance Areas 2016 - 2017 School Year." DeKalb County School System. Retrieved on June 1, 2017.
- "Middle School Attendance Areas 2016 - 2017 School Year." DeKalb County School System. Retrieved on June 1, 2017.
- "High School Attendance Areas 2016 - 2017 School Year." DeKalb County School System. Retrieved on June 1, 2017.
- "Library Locations & Hours." DeKalb County Public Library. Retrieved on February 24, 2010.
- USA Track/Field -- Joanna Atkins
- "Emporio A Milano".
- "NOUREEN DEWULF VIDEO". Online Video Guide. Archived from the original on May 2, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - "Donald Glover". IMDb.com. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
- "Jim Goad". Taki's Magazine. 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- Staff. "New Orleans Seminary awards degrees to nine graduates with Georgia ties". The Christian Index. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
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External links
Stone Mountain travel guide from Wikivoyage- City of Stone Mountain official website
- ART Station website
- Stone Mountain Historical Society website
- Main Street Stone Mountain
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Golden Ink (1994–2003). About North Georgia: Stone Mountain
- Stone Mountain at City-Data.com
| Municipalities and communities of DeKalb County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| County seat: Decatur | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |