County mayors formally welcome BOC Chairman Turner
RIVERDALE — Mayor Evelyn Wynn-Dixon wanted to extend an olive branch to the Clayton County Board of Commissioners during a County Municipal Associations meeting held at Riverdale City Hall Thursday night.
Stockbridge woman headed to South Africa to teach
STOCKBRIDGE — Zyer Beaty has a lot to smile about these days. The Spelman College student from Stockbridge was granted an internship to Oprah Winfrey’s Leadership Academy in South Africa.
Riverdale park the life of the city
RIVERDALE — Riverdale Regional Park has become the epicenter of the community. Since its official grand opening in September, it has been the meeting grounds for little league football games, football and cheerleading practices, and several leisure activities.
Phil’s: Where everybody knows his name
STOCKBRIDGE — Phil Hogan built a restaurant where customers felt like they were at home, and a place where everybody knows your name. And his.
Thespians shine for “Moonshine and Magnolias”
JONESBORO — Eight-year-old William Shiflett’s lifelong dream is to become a famous actor one day. So far, the inspiring young actor is off to a good start.
Lego League returning to Clayton State
The First Lego League Super Regional Qualifier will return to the campus of Clayton State University Jan. 12.
Blessing in the beauty industry
Owner says she was led by God to open schools
Rita Minta said she used the biblical principle of “sowing and reaping” to fulfill her dream of starting a business.
First baby of the year born New Year's Day at 1:51 a.m. in Clayton County
After almost nine hours at Southern Regional Hospital, Bianca Buchanan burst into tears the moment she laid eyes on her baby son — the firstborn of the new year in Clayton County.
Pets soothe the work place for Swints, employees
JONESBORO — Roger Swint and his wife Kathy, owners of Swint’s Feed and Garden Supply, in Jonesboro have five rather unusual employees — Josie, Kountry, Darcy, Lizzy and Roxie.
A new pup, a bright New Year
SOUTHERN CRESCENT — Maryjoe Morrison could hardly control the salty tears that streamed down her face on a sunny Sunday morning. No, they were not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy and appreciation.
Kimbrough keeps options open
Outgoing sheriff says he could run again
Clayton County Sheriff Kem Kimbrough won’t rule out running for sheriff again.
Do it for the animals
Business owner will match up to $25,000 in animal shelter donations
A cosmetics executive is making a big pitch to metro Atlanta residents in an effort to build financial support for an animal shelter which is looking to extend its efforts to Clayton County in the new year.
Turner plays ‘Santa’ for the holidays
About 120 Clayton County children will be able to unwrap toys and other presents on Christmas because of fundraising and toy drive efforts led by Clayton County commission Chairman-elect Jeff Turner.
Farewell celebration for BOC chair Eldrin Bell
Officials, residents pay tribute to his service
“The Bible says to give honor where honor is due,” said Divine Faith International Ministries Bishop Donald Battle.
Giving like a king honors veteran
Curtis Butler paying it forward
Imagine standing in line to pay a utility bill and a good Samaritan pays your bill. That is exactly what happened to several people recently at the Eagle’s Landing Stockbridge Georgia Power office.