Morrow’s new lawyer costs more than old one
The City of Morrow is paying $3,492.82 more for its new city attorney than its previous one — despite the new lawyer working for a shorter period of time, records show.
WEEKEND EVENTS: Plethora of fun planned for Clayton County
Clayton County have their choice of activities this weekend.
Flint River among most endangered in America
Group says Clayton’s urbanization a threat
Clayton County’s urbanization is helping to destroy one of its main natural resources, according to a new report on the health of the nation’s rivers.
Jonesboro delays vote on police ‘Doghouse’
But Council votes to buy $1,799 grill
Officers in the Jonesboro Police Department will have to wait until next month to find out if the city will build them a new storage facility.
Native American celebration’s founder remembered
Ted Key was not physically at Historical Jonesboro/Clayton County Inc.’s Native American Heritage Celebration Saturday — but his spirit was felt — participants said.
Jackson quits finance director position
Resignation latest in government shakeups
Three weeks after welcoming a new leader, Clayton County’s finance department is facing another major shakeup.
Jonesboro needs ‘Comcast Cares Day’ volunteers
Wanted: Hardworking, dedicated volunteers in the City of Jonesboro.
Lake City residents enjoy free clutter disposal
Jack Ring’s Lake City garage has breathing space again.
Congressman’s jobs fair worked for residents
College Park resident Octavious Collins and Riverdale resident Alexis Williams got an unexpected surprise at U.S. Congressman David Scott’s (D-Ga.) job fair Friday.
Tree trail to grow at nature preserve
A tree may have grown in Brooklyn, as the old story goes, but a bunch of trees are about to grow in Morrow.
Reborn ethics committee takes shape
The county’s reformed ethics committee has, for the most part, been set by Clayton County commissioners, but now the group has a key question to answer. What’s next?
iPads send county clipboards to iDumpster
Clipboards? Who uses clipboards? That’s old school. Clayton County can buy iPads with $3,310 in tax dollars instead.
Boston — the home away from home — CURT YEOMANS
Boston ranks as one of my Top 6 all-time favorite cities.
Judge declares mistrial in Harvey trial
A woman awaiting trial on charges that she was involved in the murder of her mother will have to wait a little longer to have her day in court because her attorney caused a mistrial Tuesday.
Clayton librarians geek out for books
Clayton County residents are being encouraged to get their geek on with an encyclopedia.
Jonesboro mayor ready to flush city’s toilet thief
The person responsible for the theft of Jonesboro’s stolen commode is probably not on Mayor Joy Day’s Christmas card list.
Congressman’s job fair only days away
Residents from Clayton and Henry counties who need employment have only a couple of days left to get ready for a big area jobs fair.
Lake City asking for residents junk
Lake City Mayor Willie Oswalt and other city leaders are asking residents to clean out their homes of all of the dust-collecting papers, appliances, empty boxes and other junk they don’t need anymore.
Alleged pimp indicted in attack of teenage girl
Sometimes, it’s just hard out there to be a pimp, according to the lyrics of popular song.
Native American festival will remember founder
Ted Key Pavilion to be dedicated
The Clayton County Native American Heritage Day celebration will take place next weekend, but for the first time it won’t have its founder to help participate in the festivities.
Jonesboro residents dump neighborhood trash
A small group of volunteers literally had Jonesboro’s trash in the bag Saturday morning.
‘Scary Movie’ marks county sound stage’s movie debut
Clayton County’s new movie sound stage in Lake City will make its big screen debut this weekend but audiences won’t recognize it as a former grocery store.
Hickman guilty of girl’s murder
Sentencing set for April 26
Caffian Hyatt said she felt her daughter was smiling down from Heaven when Marshae O’Brian Hickman was convicted of her murder Friday.
Commissioners revive ethics reform plans
Advisory committee to be reconstituted
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners is taking another crack at implementing ethics reforms by reconvening a committee whose previous recommendations fell on deaf ears.
When a deal isn’t a deal — CURT YEOMANS
Have you ever noticed that the so-called deals on airplane tickets always include an asterisk?
Thieves enter unlocked park bathroom, take toilet
If you sprinkle when you tinkle, please be neat — but don’t swipe the seat.
Peacocks on the loose in Jonesboro
It’s not uncommon to see hawks, owls and sparrows in Jonesboro, but a peacock? Now that’s a shocker.
The yellow-brick road to candy land
Arts Clayton offering Willy Wonka, Oz-themed summer camps
Oompa Loompa, do-ba-dee-doo, Arts Clayton offers youth camps for you — and your “little dog” too.
Southern Regional, fire officials extend training agreement
Officials from Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services and Southern Regional Medical Center will continue a training partnership for paramedics and emergency medical technicians for another year.
Suffering county employees can work from home
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners has made it possible for Clayton County employees to stay home and do their work rather than coming into the office.
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.
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.
Lake City, CSU discussing police partnership
Police in Lake City are talking with Clayton State University officials about forming an outreach partnership that would give criminal justice students real world law enforcement experience, a captain from the department told city leaders Monday.
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.
Douglas crows about drivers license bill support
State Rep. Demetrius Douglas (D-Stockbridge) said he is proud he played a role in getting through the Georgia House of Representatives a senate bill he sponsored which would allow non-U.S. citizens to get temporary drivers license extensions.
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.
Jonesboro delays council meeting for celebrations
Body will assemble during Georgia Cities Week
Don’t bother going to the Jonesboro police headquarters for a City Council meeting Monday because you’ll be the only person who shows up.
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.
Did Supreme Court step into HB 399 debate?
Justices say College Park can collect occupational taxes at airport
Victory has been achieved in an ongoing battle over a tax assessed to businesses at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, but it’s not the tax some people might think of.
BOC taps new finance, operations officers
Clayton County has a new money manager. It has a new operations overseer, too.
Congressman offers opportunities for thousands of jobs
Sometimes you just have to fight something big with something equally big.
Tax vote not on Jonesboro’s horizon
Some legislators remain opposed to referendum bill
Businesses will continue shouldering Jonesboro’s tax burden for the foreseeable future because residents aren’t allowed to vote on lowering their homestead exemption, according to the city’s mayor.
Jonesboro wants to replace ‘big piece of junk’
Police storage facility is moldy, leaky wildlife refuge
The ceiling in the Jonesboro Police Department’s storage facility is blackened from mold, according to city public works Director Joe Nettleton.
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.
Residents must track bill signings on Deal’s website
With the 2013 General Assembly term in the history books, Georgia residents will have to turn their gaze to the Internet to find out when Gov. Nathan Deal signs passed bills into law.
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?”
Public Comment
Morrow resident wants to inspect city documents
This was a mostly quiet week in public comments at government meetings.
Legislature OKs CSU science building money
Clayton State University officials have waited years to break ground on a new science building, but they may not have to wait much longer.
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.