Firemen help send kids to arts camp
Four children will get the opportunity to learn artistic skills this summer because of a financial donation made by Clayton County firefighters.
New 24-hour gym working out for southside
Nekisha Dickerson gave her personal trainer, Don Wisby, an exasperated look Friday when he jokingly asked her to do another set of leg raises at the end of their first training session at Workout Anytime Fitness.
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.
Flourishing business is a family affair
McDONOUGH — Clayton County firefighter Ben Brown was browsing in a local shop when he saw a chandelier he liked.
A century of memories
Louisa Blalock celebrates her 100th birthday
JONESBORO — Louisa Blalock has been a part of Joneboro history for the last century.
Seniors show off dance moves at Mayfest
Don’t underestimate senior citizens' ability to get down with their bad selves.
Houses show the love for birds, sports
STOCKBRIDGE — For the last three years, Lawrence Murphey has been perfecting the art of building bird houses. He can build one in about 15 minutes.
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.
One stitch at a time
Local crafter helps puts handmade back in style
JONESBORO — Fabric, sewing machines, buttons and scissors — these are a few of Eula Wilson’s favorite things.
Fruits, vegetables and friends can be found at The Country Store
JONESBORO - As owner of The Country Store in Jonesboro, Debbie Wade knows a thing or two about fresh fruits and vegetables.
Quilts by sew and sew
Arts Clayton hosting exhibit that mixes art, history
The quilts of Gee’s Bend, Ala., hang in art museums and galleries but their roots grew from necessity.
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.
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