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Forest Park runs ‘out of gas’ in quarterfinals
Facing a 19-point deficit, the Lady Panthers put up a good fight, but it wasn't enough to earn a third straight trip to the semifinals, as Forest Park lost 51-40 to Alcovy in the Class AAAA quarterfinals.
Saysanit convicted of aggravated assault in Henry
A Gwinnett County man will spend the next 15 years behind bars, after being found guilty of assaulting several people in Henry County during a fracas that left one man dead.
McDonough charter-change vote expected Monday
The powers of McDonough’s mayor may change in the coming days. The City Council is expected to vote, Monday, at 7 p.m., on whether to hand off many of Mayor Billy Copeland’s administrative duties to a city administrator.
Armed robbery suspect arrested in Stockbridge
Police need additional information about crime
Henry Police Sgt. Joey Smith said officers responded to a report of an armed robbery, Wednesday, around 3 p.m., at 104 Naomi Drive in Stockbridge.
Prepare early for bad weather
As parts of the country mourn the loss of loved ones and desecration of large portions of towns –– caused by tornadoes –– Clayton County Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff Hood warns local residents to stay prepared for severe weather.
Local artist featured in juried craft show
Southern Crescent resident, Liudmila Sherrer, will join ranks with 225 other master artists this month in what has been deemed the Southeast’s largest juried craft show.
Jonesboro, Riverdale mock trial teams prep for state contest
Eagle’s Landing High among challengers
The Southern Crescent area will be well-represented at the Georgia Mock Trial State Competition, later this month, as two Clayton County high schools and one Henry County high school are set to test their skills and knowledge in the courtroom.
North Clayton advances to final four by routing Alcovy
Add Alcovy to the Eagles' list of double-digit-margin postseason victims after Marcus Hunt scored 34 points Friday to lead North Clayton to an 84-62 rout in a quarterfinal at Fort Valley State University.
Georgia’s jobless rate falls to 9.2 percent
Mark Butler, Georgia’s labor commissioner, recently announced that the state’s unemployment rate dropped for the sixth consecutive month in January, to 9.2 percent –– the lowest since March 2009, when unemployment was at 9.1 percent.
Target burglars ID'd by school uniform
Two burglars recorded on surveillance cameras inside the Morrow Target store wore clothes that looked awfully familiar to local police.
Alleged gang members indicted in shooting
Two alleged gang members were indicted by a Clayton County grand jury, Wednesday, according to court records. Albert Martinez, 22, of Ellenwood, is being held without bond in the Clayton County Jail on multiple charges. Co-defendant, Marco Aguilar, has not been arrested, according to the records.
Student arrested on sex charges
A Mt. Zion High School student faces sex charges, after his arrest Friday, said a Clayton County Sheriff's spokesman.
Smith, Mary Kate
Mary Kate Smith, 93, of Stockbridge, passed away on March 1, 2012.
Ladner, Brenda Joyce “BJ”
Brenda Joyce “BJ” Ladner, 60, of Jonesboro, passed away on March 1, 2012.
‘Because I said so’ — Susan Bennett
I guess parents or other authority figures can sometimes explain and reason till they’re blue in the face, and it finally comes down to, “Because I said so.” And we are asked to trust.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God — Jim Bell
In this week’s lesson, we read of Luke’s account of the Angel Gabriel appearing to a young virgin woman, telling her she had been chosen by God to be the mother of His Son, whom she was to name Jesus.
FAA gives single operating certificate to Southwest, AirTran
Certificate allows carriers to operate as one
Southwest and Air Tran moved another step toward functioning as a single airline Thursday.
Man indicted in stabbing death of girlfriend
A man, who Clayton County police said stabbed to death his live-in girlfriend, and concealed her death and terrorized her three daughters in the aftermath, has been indicted on 26 counts, including murder, kidnapping and rape.
Hundreds get early start on Seuss’ birthday
“Do you like green eggs and ham?” “I do not like them, Sam I am.” — Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss), “Green Eggs and Ham.”
Jury convicts man in 2009 murder
After hearing several days of testimony, a Clayton County Superior Court jury convicted an Ellenwood man in a home invasion that ended with the death of a young mother.
State Transportation Board makes Golden permanent GDOT commissioner
The State Transportation Board has made Keith Golden, the interim Georgia Department of Transportation commissioner, its permanent choice for the position.
Adamson, Frank
Frank Adamson passed away on Feb. 28, 2012 at the age of 85. He was married for 62 years to Mary Polk Adamson, who passed away on Dec. 6, 2010.
HIV, AIDS women’s awareness event on horizon
Officials from the Clayton Center’s Paula Crane Life Enrichment Center are inviting women to visit the center next week, to learn about the importance of getting tested for HIV and AIDS.
Clayton State online program ranked nationally
Clayton State University’s online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program is ranked as one of the top 20 country in the country, according to the education web site GetEducated.com.
GBI investigates officer-involved shooting
A man suspected of robbing a Jamaican restaurant has died following a stand-off with Clayton County police, said a police spokesman Thursday.
Faith Notes - March 3, 2012
Family Game Night at Sacred Praise United Methodist
EDITORIAL: Changes at your newspaper
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