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College Park wants to be ‘a destination’
Marketing organization to help city reach goal
In an effort to make College Park a must-visit area for tourists and others, Destination Marketing Organization was created to help make that goal a reality, according to a member of the organization’s board of directors.
Community service proves alternative to jail
Most people have seen groups of workers in bright-orange vests, picking up trash along Clayton County roadways, bagging it up, and moving down to the next mile.
Bates singled out for country-music honor
Henry County native, Ty Bates, is glad to see his efforts paying dividends, in his quest to become a country music star.
Annual boot drive starts today
Firefighters and emergency medical personnel will be out all over Clayton County, starting today, in observance of a Boot Drive to benefit the Georgia Burn Foundation.
‘Tis the season
Lake City preparing to usher in holidays
While the Halloween candy is still being finished up in some households, and Thanksgiving is still two weeks away, the signs of Christmas are already starting to appear in Clayton County.
Clayton cops arrest two in drug bust
Clayton County narcotics investigators seized vehicles, cash and drugs Tuesday afternoon, when police responded to a call about a burglary at a Stockbridge apartment complex.
‘Human error’ to blame for election miscount
There will be a recount Thursday morning in Forest Park because of a miscalculation of votes cast for an alcohol referendum.
One vote gives Burke mayoral win in Morrow
Lone provisional ballot broke tie
It turns out the old adage of “one vote makes a difference” is not just a saying — at least not in the City of Morrow.
CSU, Stately Oaks debut Jonesboro-themed play
The history of Jonesboro is about to come alive on the theater stage at Clayton State University, in Morrow.
Datebook - November 10, 2011
‘Moonshine and Magnolias’ at Clayton State
Person becomes first Drew player to sign scholarship
The girl’s basketball team at Drew has had a lot of first for the third-year school.
North Clayton’s Stackhouse, Hunt stayed focused on academics
Each of the coaches, teachers and administrators that got up to share a story about Mariah Stackhouse and Marcus Hunt didn’t dwell on their athletic prowess.
Forest Park’s Cole signs with High Point
During his tenure as a football coach and boys and girls basketball coach, Steven Cole has had his share of players sign college scholarships.
Morrow’s Faciane accepts offer from Campbell
When Jordan Faciane left for an AAU tournament in Myrtle Beach this past summer, the Morrow point guard didn’t have any scholarship offers.
The real American Dream - Tom Purcell
I am living the American dream. You remember what that is, surely. It involves buying a home, holding on to it long term and paying it off. It involves a great deal of appreciation in value over time — so that when you retire, you can sell the house and bank a bunch of dough. Well, a lot of Americans aren't living that dream anymore.
The Delta of Denial - Will Durst
You've heard all the buzz phrases: "Washington is not the answer, it is the problem." "The devil made both Washington and hell, but chooses to live in hell." "Washington is a cesspool." Sure, that's what they say, but once elected, politicians treat it like a hot tub.
Tanner, Thomas H.
Mr. Thomas H. Tanner, 63, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, Nov. 7, 2011.
Clayton municipalities elect their leaders
Joy Day upsets Maddox in Jonesboro
Former Jonesboro Mayor Joy Day took back the mayoral office she lost four years ago, on Tuesday, with a commanding victory over incumbent Mayor Luther Maddox and political newcomer, John Templeman.
Defiant Cain says he won’t drop out of GOP race
Under rising pressure from fellow Republicans, presidential hopeful Herman Cain sought to muddy the reputation of one accuser, forcefully denied any and all allegations of sexual impropriety and vowed Tuesday the growing controversy would not drive him from the race for the White House.
Voter turnout varies across Clayton cities
The turnout for Tuesday’s municipal elections in Clayton County’s seven cities was a mixed bag, ranging from a 23 percent showing in Jonesboro, to just 5.3 percent of Riverdale’s 8,400 registered voters, according to unofficial results.
Forest Park rejects Sunday alcohol sales
Other Clayton cities approve
Forest Park was the only municipality in Clayton County, Tuesday, to turn down a referendum giving city leaders the authority to allow Sunday alcohol sales.
Person becomes first Drew player to sign scholarship
The girl’s basketball team at Drew has had a lot of first for the third-year school.
Community service proves alternative to jail
Most people have seen groups of workers in bright-orange vests, picking up trash along Clayton County roadways, bagging it up, and moving down to the next mile.
One vote gives Burke mayoral win in Morrow
It turns out the old adage of “one vote makes a difference” is not just a saying — at least not in the City of Morrow.
College Park wants to be 'a destination'
In an effort to make College Park a must-visit area for tourists and others, Destination Marketing Organization was created to help make that goal a reality, according to a member of the organization’s board of directors.
'Tis the season
While the Halloween candy is still being finished up in some households, and Thanksgiving is still two weeks away, the signs of Christmas are already starting to appear in Clayton County.
Forest Park's Cole signs with High Point
During his tenure as a football coach and boys and girls basketball coach, Steven Cole has had his share of players sign college scholarships.
Clayton cops arrest two in drug bust
Clayton County narcotics investigators seized vehicles, cash and drugs Tuesday afternoon, when police responded to a call about a burglary at a Stockbridge apartment complex.
Morrow's Faciane accepts offer from Campbell
When Jordan Faciane left for an AAU tournament in Myrtle Beach this past summer, the Morrow point guard didn’t have any scholarship offers.
Clark, Mr. Lewis Eugene
Mr. Lewis Eugene Clark
North Clayton's Stackhouse, Hunt stayed focused on academics
Each of the coaches, teachers and administrators that got up to share a story about Mariah Stackhouse and Marcus Hunt didn’t dwell on their athletic prowess.
Rathel, Charles Edward
Charles Edward Rathel
Bates singled out for country-music honor
Henry County native, Ty Bates, is glad to see his efforts paying dividends, in his quest to become a country music star.
The Delta of Denial - Will Durst
Slamming D.C. It may be the singular most popular political game around today.
The real American Dream - Tom Purcell
It's been getting to me, I must admit.
'Human error' to blame for election miscount
There will be a recount Thursday morning in Forest Park because of a miscalculation of votes cast for an alcohol referendum.
