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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R. Kelly headlines Clayton’s busy Saturday lineup

Clayton County will play host this weekend to a popular singer for singing about the “Bump n’ Grind” while “The Bandit” returns to downtown Jonesboro Saturday.

Library system seeking teen volunteers

As the school years winds down and students thoughts shift toward a summer of play, the Clayton County Library System is asking teens to consider spending a few more months hanging around books.

Lake City centurion gets her own day

Woodrow Wilson had only been president of the United States for two months when Hazel Dorminy was born. The “Great War” hadn’t begun and people were still living in the Edwardian era.

Airport’s White named Clayton’s top business woman

Myrna White began to get teary-eyed when she realized her name was about to be called.

Board of Health offering free HIV tests

It often happens when two strangers meet and take an immediate liking to each other.

Tickets still available for fundraiser concert

There are still opportunities to get tickets to the Morrow Business and Tourism Association’s Kiwanis Concert Under the Stars.

Humane Society to open store Saturday

The Clayton County Humane Society is taking a little inspiration from the biblical story of Noah’s Ark for a new store it is opening this weekend.

Seniors show off dance moves at Mayfest

Don’t underestimate senior citizens' ability to get down with their bad selves.

Alligator spotted east of Jonesboro

When Clayton County residents debate the biggest threat facing them, they probably aren’t ranking alligators high on their lists.

Humane Society yard sale rained out

The Clayton County Humane Society has canceled its Saturday spring yard sale because of the looming threat of rain.

Relay walkers brave the elements for cancer awareness

More than 100 cancer survivors kicked off the Relay for Life of Clayton County at Southern Crescent Stadium Friday.

National Archives opens presidential education exhibit

A Dec. 6, 1930, report card shows President John F. Kennedy committed an unofficial cardinal sin for pre-Vatican II Catholics when he was a student at the Canterbury School in New Milford, Conn.

Big weekend ahead for Clayton County

Relay for Life and CSU hosting major events

Clayton County will be filled with runners, mothers, daughters and partiers this weekend.

Rain postpones Humane Society yard sale

Maybe Mother Nature isn’t ready to show the love for animals this weekend.

Comcast, Jonesboro restore memorial to babies

Twenty-five Comcast Cable employees and Jonesboro residents came together Saturday to restore a place where stillborn babies are remembered.