Clayton News Daily

Volunteers prepare for Darlin' Duck Derby

Around this time of year, Travis Thornton, a support services staff member at Heritage Cadillac Saab of Morrow, spends a lot of his time washing, numbering, and counting rubber ducks. Lots of rubber ducks .

Indictment issued in restaurant beating case

In a dramatic courtroom development -- like something that might have been ripped from the script of the popular TV drama, "Law and Order" -- it was revealed that a Poulan, Ga., man was indicted on felony charges Wednesday in the Sept. 9, reported beating of a woman at the Morrow Cracker Barrel restaurant. He was jailed, immediately.

MARTA chief discusses C-TRAN options

By Joel Hall

Volunteers prepare for Darlin' Duck Derby

Around this time of year, Travis Thornton, a support services staff member at Heritage Cadillac Saab of Morrow, spends a lot of his time washing, numbering, and counting rubber ducks. Lots of rubber ducks .

Southern Crescent residents expected for 'fun run'

By Maria José Subiria

Jonesboro falls to ELCA on court

By Doug Gorman

Daycare worker arrested in child cruelty case

By Linda Looney-Bond

Trifles, treasures keep Jonesboro retailer in business

By Joel Hall

Pets of the Week - Sept. 25, 2009

Mann is approximately 8-9 months old. He is a Spaniel/Labrador mix. Mann has been neutered and all vaccinations are current. Mann and his two brothers were abandoned in some local woods. Alone and terribly skinny and frail, the three dogs were having to seek out food and whatever minimal shelter they could find, all the while having to dodge hunters, who were illegally hunting and poaching in the same woods. The dogs were eventually seen by a good Samaritan, who sometimes rode motorcycles in the woods. Noting how thin the dogs were, she began bringing food into the woods, slowly developing a relationship with the dogs and earning their trust. Once it was possible, all 3 of the dogs were caught and brought to the Clayton County Humane Society. It is very obvious that these dogs once lived with people; they are clearly not feral dogs born into the wild. These dogs love people and show a very decided dependence on people to survive. Mann (shown here) is extremely friendly, and appears to be the most intelligent of the three. He is very alert and watches everything that goes on at the CCHS shelter. One of the boys is no longer available, but Mann and his brother, Ike are still at the CCHS shelter, ready and available for adoption. Anyone interested in either or both of these dogs (they really love each other!) should call Robin at 770/478-7531. Please visit www.claytoncountyhumane.org to see other animals available for adoption.

Jonesboro considers amending livestock ordinance

By Joel Hall

Surplus food to be distributed

By Johnny Jackson

The long-lost suitcase, and tea, return - Curt Yeomans

I interrupt my weekly travelogues to bring you a very important message - I finally got to enjoy Earl Grey tea from the London-based Harrods department store on Wednesday.