(PHOTOS) 5th annual back-to-school block party in Stone Mountain’s Rockborough Subdivision
Sisters Sariyah and Nyeela Bailey enjoy their Bruster's ice cream during Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Stone Mountain, GA — Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant held her fifth annual back-to-school block party at the Rockborough Subdivision in the city of Stone Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 12.
Free book bags and school supplies provided by State Sen. Kim Jackson (GA-SD41) and DeKalb County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw were available for students along with plenty of free hot dogs and hamburgers, ice cream, snow cones and family entertainment. Bryant said former State Sen. Steve Henson also partnered with her for the event.
Nadjia Williams (wearing a hat) helps give out backpacks and school supplies during Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Kay Nunez talks with Daniel Yahsoe during Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk Debra DeBerry, in rear, with mom Nyisha Carroway (left) and her children Jeremiah, 9, (front) Nyazjah, 12, and Jerome, 10, (right) during Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
State Sen. Kim Jackson (GA-SD41) (left) looks on while Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant speaks to people attending Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Adam Petty, owner of Bruster’s Real Ice Cream on Redan Road, puts toppings on some ice cream during Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
The Bruce Street Steppers perform during Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Shirley Moland uses a fan to stay cool while giving out backpacks and school supplies during Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Stone Mountain Police Officer Sanja Roseberry runs the snow cone machine during Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Eight-year-old Kaveon cools off with ice cream during Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Nyazjah Carroway (center) dances with the Bruce Street Steppers during Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Nikendra Green (left,) who DJ’d the event, poses with Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant during Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Past president of the NAACP DeKalb County Branch Lance Hammonds, on left, learns some new dance moves from members of the Bruce Street Steppers during Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Hammonds told the crowd he stepped down from his position with the NAACP to run for the DeKalb County Commission District 4 seat. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Chandler Walker, 7, shows his balloon hat created by Mr. Me during Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Jeremiah Carroway poses with Mr. Me who fashioned an alien balloon hat for him during Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
DeKalb County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw speaks with Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant by his side during Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
City of Stone Mountain Permit Manager Angela Newborn (left) poses with Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant during Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
From back left, Girl Scout Troop 23020 leader Wanda Patterson, Patterson’s sister Stone Mountain Police Officer Sanja Roseberry, her daughter, cookie manager Shai Sherman and in front her granddaughter and Brownie Chloe Sherman, pose for a photo during Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse. The Scouts handed out free Book Bags on Main Street Gazebo that were donated by the scouts’ parents
Children jump in the bounce house during Stone Mountain City Council Member Shawnette Bryant’s fifth annual back-to-school block party in the Rockborough Subdivision on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.
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