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DeKalb demolishes blighted home in Stone Mountain

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  April 3, 2026 1:28pm EDT
DeKalb County
FOX 5 Atlanta
Blighted home demolished in Stone Mountain

Blighted home demolished in Stone Mountain

Leaders in DeKalb County gathered Friday morning to demolish a blighted residential property in the Stone Mountain area.

The Brief

    • DeKalb County leaders demolished a blighted home in Stone Mountain.
    • The property had been a long-standing problem for neighbors.
    • Officials say efforts to remove blight are ongoing across the county.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Leaders in DeKalb County gathered Friday morning to demolish a blighted residential property in the Stone Mountain area.

The home, located on West Mountain Street, had been a concern for neighbors for years, with reports of ongoing issues and activity at the property.

What they're saying:

"We are a pretty tight-knit community in this area. So we all drive by — I actually drive by here to get home every day — so I personally seen a lot of the activity, and it has been a problem for a long time," one resident said.

County officials said the demolition was part of a broader effort to address blight and improve neighborhoods across DeKalb.

Since 2019, the county has demolished or cleared more than 450 properties and launched inspections across unincorporated areas.

What's next:

Officials say the work is ongoing as they continue responding to community concerns and working to strengthen neighborhoods.

The Source

  • This is a FOX 5 Atlanta original report. A FOX 5 Atlanta photojournalist attended the demolition. 

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