Clayton News Daily

Community celebrates healthy marriages, families

The Clayton County Marriage and Family Initiative, Inc., held its annual "Marriage & Family Day," on Thursday evening, and Larry Criss and his family were sitting on their lawn chairs, enjoying the festivities.

Community outreach groups recognized for service

Four Clayton County charitable organizations were recognized for their work in the community, and received $5,000 grants, each, from the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta's Clayton Fund.

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Sock Monkeys for Jesus

Bethel Baptist women honor friend’s memory, minister to children

When Carolyn Dukes, a long-time member of Bethel Baptist Church in Jonesboro, passed away unexpectedly in March, nobody would have predicted that her memory would live on with a Sock Monkey ministry — but it has.

Pet of the week — Tidbit

Tidbit is just one of the many kittens and cats needing to be adopted.

Matriarchs to celebrate Mother’s Day at Bethel Baptist

‘Historic church, its disciples grew old together’

These mothers may have lost a step or two. Their hearing and eyesight isn’t what it used to be. They’ve been around a long time, as has their place of workship, Bethel Baptist Church in Jonesboro.

Letter carriers help ‘Stamp Out Hunger!’

20th annual nationwide food drive Saturday

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 20th Annual Nationwide “Stamp Out Hunger!” Food Drive on Saturday.

Clayton seeks citizen input on road improvements, transportation needs

If you need sidewalks, traffic lights, speed bumps or bike trails in your neighborhood, Clayton County wants to know about it.

CLAYTON FAITH NOTES: May 4, 2012

This Sunday (May 6) is Senior Adult Day at the First Baptist Church of Morrow, which is located at 1647 Lake Harbin Road.

CLAYTON DATEBOOK: May 4, 2012

Lake Spivey Community golf tournament, cookout today

Opportunity zones to be discussed in Hampton

The City of Hampton will hold a work session today, May 1, at 6 p.m., at City Hall, at 17 East Main St., in Hampton. Officials are expected to discuss the creation of a redevelopment plan, for the purpose of establishing opportunity zones within the city, according to City Manager Andy Pippin.

Seniors’ fitness center celebrates one-year anniversary

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the center, staff members hosted a carnival in the parking lot, on Friday.

Autism run, walk upcoming at Nash Farm

For the second straight year, organizers of a local fund-raiser are hoping to generate awareness about the prevalence of autism in children.

TLC show features Hampton bride

Jonesboro High school grads share spotlight

Dianna Lee has joined a long list of Henry County residents who have been thrust into the national limelight by television. She recently appeared on the TLC network show “Say Yes to the Dress.”

DATEBOOK: April 27, 2012

The Frank Bailey Senior Center’s Fitness Center is scheduled to host a one-year anniversary celebration from noon to 4 p.m.

SCHOOL NOTEBOOK: April 25, 2012

District hosting ‘500 Women Standing in the Gap’ on Saturday

Weekend events bring Henry community together

Good food, good music, and an appreciation for the arts were among the highlights at several events over the weekend in Henry County.

Clayton students lending skills to renovate home

Students and teachers from Lovejoy, Mt. Zion, Jonesboro and Forest Park high schools have again rolled up their sleeves, and put on their hard hats and boots to help the Jonesboro-based Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity renovate a local house. This time, at 6044 Prestige Valley Road, in Morrow.