Around the Region: School Bus Accident, Burn Proof Home and Street Name Controversy

Three Students Sustain Minor Injuries in School Bus, Car Accident

Three students on a DeKalb County school bus sustained minor injuries Wednesday morning after an accident with a minivan. 

The accident happened on Biffle Road in the Hidden Hills subdivision in unincorporated Stone Mountain.

One student was taken to a local hospital and the other two were treated and released at the scene.

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Confederate Solider's Home Stands Test of Time

After Jasper Lewis Clay saw two of his wooden homes burn down, the Confederate soldier turned state legislator built his final home with concrete walls.

While that sort of stucco material is used on many homes these days, that was unusual for the early 1900s, said Hugh Walters, vice president of the Paulding County Historical Society.

“He said, ‘I’m going to build one that won’t burn,’” Walters said.

Clay was born in 1837 and was raised on a farm. He acquired most of his education at night and on Sundays. In 1869, he enlisted for a year in Company D 7th Georgia regiment. After his enlistment ended, he joined the Confederate service for the war and was made orderly sergeant.

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Residents Annoyed by Street Name Change at Sandy Springs Middle School

There’s a lot in a name. Just ask Principal Kay Walker or residents who live nearby in the Carroll Manor subdivision.

During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, members approved a street name change where the middle school is located. The school address will soon change from Colonel Drive to Pride Place.

Walker told Council members that Colonel Drive came from the former Crestwood High School, which was torn down in the 1980s.

“Our school motto is Producing Responsible Individuals Determined to –Pride,” she said. “That is part of everything that we do at our school. Pride Place is much more indicative of what happens on that street. It gives our school a presence.”

Nearby residents, however, are concerned the name change will result in confusion and unnecessary expense.

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