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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Trash in Jonesboro’s cross hairs this weekend

An army of Jonesboro residents will fight to vanquish trash from their town’s main thoroughfare Saturday.

The Color Run comes to Atlanta Motor Speedway

HAMPTON — “Eat my dust” took on a new meaning Saturday as color wafted behind The Color Run runners passing through the various color stations.

Humane Society fretting over shortage of yard sale items

The Clayton County Humane Society’s yard sales are some of the biggest fundraisers the animal adoption group holds every year, but next month’s sale may not be as successful if items aren’t donated.

Voice of the people: Residents concerned about county’s education, safety and cleanliness

Are Clayton County schools safe?

Residents enjoy nature at Wild Azalea Festival

Jonesboro youth Kaylin Dorjee stayed in her stroller Saturday, looking around as she took in the spectacle of nature around her at William H. Reynolds Memorial Nature Preserve.

Southern Regional promoting healthy spring in residents steps

It’s spring and while the flowers are showing signs of life as they blossom in a symphony of color, Southern Regional Medical Center officials want residents to check for signs of healthy living.

Residents celebrate new southern rec center

Lovejoy High School student Jabree Tyson sat on a bench in one of the South Clayton Recreation Center’s two gyms during a break from a game of pick-up basketball with his friends Saturday.

Children clean up at county egg hunt

Nathan Tran tightly clutched a bag filled with dozens of plastic eggs as he walked across an activity field at the Gerald Matthews Soccer Complex Saturday.

A retrospect of works by Raymond B. Cody fine art exhibit in Riverdale

RIVERDALE — The City of Riverdale, Mayor and Council and the Department of Cultural Affairs present a retrospect of works by Raymond B. Cody.

Teen boy band empowers middle schoolers

JONESBORO — Equipped with strong academic skills, Da Famous Boyzz will serve as peer mentors for Point South Middle School’s CRCT rally, Friday, April 5, at 10 a.m.

Co-workers, friends bid Iris Jessie farewell

RIVERDALE — It wasn’t just Good Friday for Riverdale City Manager Iris Jessie, but it was rather goodbye, as she gave her final farewells to all her colleagues and friends on a sunny afternoon.

Catholics ‘crucify‘ Jesus again on Good Friday

“Jesus” looked to the heavens as he hung from a cross behind St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church Friday and asked “Why?”

Annual azalea celebration ready to bloom

If Mother Nature gets her timing right, the azaleas may bloom just in time for the William H. Reynolds Memorial Nature Preserve’s annual Wild Azalea Festival April 6.

Audience impressed with “Moonshine and Magnolias”

FOREST PARK — The house lights were dimmed at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church on audience members last week, and there was a single spotlight that shined on the actors in the long-awaited play “Moonshine and Magnolias.”

Boutique owner unveils spring fashion trends

JONESBORO — When it comes to what’s hot and in style, Adrienne Manuel-Spain is your go- to girl.