Founded in 1929 by a dedicated group of eleven women, the Stone Mountain Woman’s Club began with a simple but meaningful mission—improving their community. Their early efforts focused on clearing debris and soot left by freight trains and beautifying the city, including the local cemetery.
In 1930, the club proudly became a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, connecting its local efforts to a larger network of women committed to service. By 1956, members had built their own clubhouse on donated land—a testament to their determination—and remarkably paid off the mortgage in just two years.
Throughout the years, the club has hosted a variety of successful fundraisers. Early efforts included a popular Horse Show, followed by a beloved Holiday Home Tour each December. For many years, members also participated in the Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park, offering homemade cakes and desserts until the 2020 pandemic paused those traditions. In response, the club introduced the “Art of Nature Garden Tour,” a creative and safe way for the community to enjoy the outdoors while supporting the club’s mission.
In 2012, the club expanded its reach by forming the Night Guild, providing an evening meeting option for women unable to attend daytime gatherings.
Service remains at the heart of the organization. Club members actively support numerous community projects and initiatives. One lasting legacy is the Sue Kellogg Public Library, named in honor of a devoted member whose vision and perseverance helped bring a public library to the City of Stone Mountain.
Today, the Stone Mountain Woman’s Club continues to welcome women of all backgrounds who share a passion for community service, helping those in need, and building meaningful partnerships with other nonprofits—all while forming lasting friendships along the way.
A Place for Purpose
In the 1950s, the club established its own clubhouse, creating a permanent home for fellowship, planning, and service. Since 1958, this space has served as a gathering place where ideas are born, friendships are formed, and community impact begins.
Revitalizing and Preserving History
During times of change and challenge, the Stone Mountain Woman’s Club has been a steady force. In the 1960s, members played a key role in the revitalization of downtown Stone Mountain, helping preserve the charm and history that make the city unique today.
Their commitment to preservation ensures that future generations will not only remember the past—but build upon it.
Continuing the Legacy
Today, the Stone Mountain Woman’s Club stands as a testament to the power of women working together with purpose. Our story is one of vision, resilience, and unwavering dedication to community.
As we look toward the future, the mission remains the same:
To inspire, to serve, and to make a lasting difference.
The Stone Mountain Woman’s Club is a proud member of the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs,(www.gfwcgeorgia.org) as well as the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (www.gfwc.org). GFWC Georgia has approximately 63 clubs and over 1,500 members throughout the State of Georgia and GFWC which has 60,000 members strong and united in its dedication to volunteer community service, a brief history of the organization follows.
We are a part of the GFWC Georgia Central East District and GFWC Georgia within the GFWC Southern Region.
HISTORY OF THE GFWC EMBLEM
GFWC’s emblem depicts a circular band signifying eternity. In the center of the circular band, the crusader’s shield emerges from a darkened world (represented by the field of darkness), which represents enlightenment. The enameled colors—red, white, and blue—are the colors of the United States of America. The red implies courage, the white equals purity, and the blue stands for constancy.