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Seminar to help outside workers keep cool
Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services personnel are offering a seminar on staying well, despite the high temperatures -- recognizing a need to educate employees on the dangers of working outside in the Georgia heat.
Humane Society quilt sale nets over $11,000
The annual Clayton County Humane Society quilt sale fundraiser, held last Saturday at Quilts and Fixins, in Jonesboro, raised $11,300 in a single day for the animal shelter, and leftover quilts are still being sold, said Jeanne Lowery, the owner of the quilting store. The store was busy with quilt enthusiasts packing a classroom at Quilt and Fixins to peruse the items available for sale.
Hampton residents don't want gas station near homes
It wasn't a normal council meeting for the City of Lovejoy.
County attorney Michael Smith resigns
In a surprise move on Tuesday night, the Clayton County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to accept the resignation of Michael Smith, who has served as the county's attorney for more than six years. The resignation is effective immediately.
Grandmother questions rules for academic award
How young is too young to apply rigorous standards to student academic achievement, and attach those standards to public recognition?
Bond denied for educator in sex case
Former Clayton County substitute teacher, Rene Frank, had her first court hearing Tuesday afternoon, for alleged sexual misconduct with a student.
Couponing in the clearance aisle - Jill Cataldo
Jill Cataldo saves hundreds on groceries by making the most of the common coupon. You can, too.
Scrapping 'Don't ask, don't tell' reverses unjust societal construct - Jarrett Bell
On May 30, 2011, in the opinion piece named, "Don't Scrap 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,'" Larry McNorton enumerated his reasons why the controversial policy should still be enforced.
Men will be boys - Martha Carr
Rep. Anthony Weiner, (D-NY) has admitted that the Tweeted photo of himself in tidy whities is actually him. Apparently, there are other images of a shirtless Weiner sent to another young woman that have recently surfaced as well. Putting a face to the first image seems to have caught Weiner in his lies.
Signs of confusion - Peter Funt
In an age when Twitterphiles are able to communicate deep thoughts with just 140 characters, it's puzzling that the authors of highway signs so often struggle to make sense.
Labor Day legends invitational invites on the line
Thursday Thunder Week 2
Pedestrian hit, killed crossing Tara
No charges are expected to be filed in the death of a pedestrian killed early Tuesday morning while trying to cross Tara Boulevard in Jonesboro, said Clayton County police.
Daniel, Mary Christine
Age: 75
Scrapping 'Don't ask, don't tell' reverses unjust societal construct - Jarrett Bell
Scrapping ‘Don't ask, don't tell' reverses unjust societal construct
Clayton State ranked seventh in women's tennis National Poll
From Staff Reports
Residents express concerns over 2012 BOE budget
The room was packed and emotions were running high as members of the community took turns telling the Clayton Count Board of Education their concerns about the school district's proposed, fiscal year 2012 budget.
