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BOC uses eminent domain to widen road
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners exercised eminent domain powers this week to condemn two houses that interfered with the widening of Anvil Block Road.
Don’t forget Memorial Day closings
Municipal, county and school offices and the Clayton News Daily will take a break from their normal schedules Monday to observe Memorial Day.
Jonesboro preparing for annual jazz concert
A year ago, jazz group Baatin and Top Secret didn’t get to perform as the finale for Jonesboro inaugural Jazz Under The Stars concert because the second half of the event was rained out.
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.
‘Beach’-less International Park to launch summer
When Clayton County International Beach kicks off its summer season Saturday, it will do so without one of its most popular features.
County bridge needs emergency repairs
State deemed it unsafe for school buses
County officials took emergency steps this week to begin shoring up a bridge near an elementary school in light of a state decision to declare it unsafe for buses.
Memorial Day weekend gets into full swing today
Memorial Day events abound in Clayton County during the upcoming holiday weekend.
Going for the travel deal of the century — CURT YEOMANS
Who doesn’t like a deal?
Libraries set to kick off reading program
While schools are winding down operations this week, librarians are getting ready to launch their annual summer reading program Friday.
Water authority offers Memorial Day invitation
While residents may be planning to spend their Memorial Day weekend relaxing or holding cookouts, the Clayton County Water Authority is offering them another option.