Drought eases up statewide
Local rivers, lakes swell in February
Drought conditions are evaporating by the day in Georgia.
Introduction to email
Library tutors patrons on basic computer skills
Email and text have so become ingrained in daily discourse, it can be easily overlooked that electronic communication is a learned skill needing cultivation.
Tribunal recesses until March 12
Riverdale assistant principal fights for job; attorney is optimistic
Riverdale High assistant principal Genghis Shakhan’s fight for his job will continue until at least March 12. Deliberations in the Clayton County Public Schools tribunal, which began Friday afternoon, will resume then.
Filing season mixed bag for taxpayers
Free tax prep available this month
Changes to federal laws will be a relief to some taxpayers and a strain to others.
Spivey Hall kicks off spring season abuzz
‘SoloDuo’ performance Tuesday
Spivey Hall, considered a jewel of cultural exchange in the Southern Crescent, has a busy month ahead.
Drew High parents invited to workshop, play and dinner
The Parental Involvement department at Drew High School will host a Black History and Heritage Celebration that will feature the play titled “From Slavery to the White House: A Historical Journey.”
Six Clayton schools recognized for progress
Grad rates improve over past three years
The Clayton County Board of Education will recognize six schools at its upcoming meeting for being named among the state’s “high progress” reward schools.
Riverdale administrator fights for job
Tribunal deliberations set for Friday
A tribunal is expected to begin deliberations Friday in Genghis Shakhan’s employment hearing. The assistant principal at Riverdale High School is on unpaid administrative leave.
BOE condemns sequestration
Split vote on legal services contract
The Clayton County Board of Education made clear its discontent with the federal government’s looming sequestration in a unanimous vote Monday.
Middle schoolers compete in black history bowl
Mundy’s Mill takes top prize
The youngsters were served a feast of questions.
BOE changing sick leave policy
Board meets for work session Monday
The Clayton County Board of Education meets for its monthly work session Monday.
Budget advisory committee meets
Clayton County Public Schools kicked off its budget season with the first meeting of its citizens advisory committee Thursday.
Clayton State hosts women’s education conference
Clayton State University is hosting the Georgia Association of Women in Higher Education Annual Conference this week.
Jonesboro crisis center expands its reach
Facility to aid in sexual assault exams
Gayla Nobles is accustomed to quoting the statistic from the nonprofit Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network.
Youth garner inspiration from career day
Fifth-grader Christopher Hyde was enthralled with Shayla Nealy’s seven-minute career day presentation at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School Thursday.
Riverdale assistant principal fights for job
Tribunal to determine whether he used unnecessary force
Genghis Shakhan, an assistant principal at Riverdale High School, is accused of using unnecessary force to restrain students in three altercations last October.
Schools recognized for finance reporting
Clayton County school finance officials were recognized recently for meeting national financial reporting standards.
Youngsters do Presidents' Day arts, crafts at library
Thousands of youngsters throughout the Southern Crescent region found ways to entertain themselves Monday.
Water authority building gets upgrade
Clayton, Henry property acquisition pays for renovations
Clayton County residents can thank Henry County for $2.5 million in renovations under way at the Clayton County Water Authority.
Adult education program expands reach
Offers college and career fairs
Clayton County Public Schools’ adult education program is more than a quarter century old.
Clayton State’s philosophy conference continues Saturday
Dr. Mark Risjord helped kick off Clayton State University’s Sixth Annual Southeast Philosophy Congress Friday. He presented a keynote lecture on “Jazz Improvisation and the Problem of Joint Action.”
Students rock dance floor with school official
Robotics team recognized during social
School board member Jessie Goree was the first but students quickly followed her lead and piled onto the dance floor.
Governor’s Office recognizes Clayton County Public Schools
Clayton County Public Schools is the state’s second-largest school district to go all in on the governor’s new workforce development project.
Free tax prep program available at Clayton State
Tax preparation assistance is available to the area’s lower-income residents.
Clayton State FIRST Step peer mentors, students honored
SCHOOL NOTEBOOK 2-14-13
Clayton State University’s Office of Orientation & New Student Programs’ FIRST Step Peer Mentoring recently recognized the academic achievement of its mentored freshmen earning a cumulative grade point averages of 3.0 or higher their first semester.
Youngsters make use of new soccer goals
A field saturated by two days of rain was not enough to keep teens away this week.
McDonough hosts benefit fall festival, concert
Organizers are planning a fall festival in McDonough partly to benefit a project to build an aquatic center.
Heartfelt gesture in Heart Walk
A few dozen inspired Henry County residents stood amid 15,000 people Saturday in midtown Atlanta. Employees from Piedmont Henry Hospital were joined by friends and students in the annual Atlanta Heart Walk charity event. Together, they formed a walk team in memory of one of the hospital’s most beloved employees.
Technical colleges to see tuition, fees hike
Southern Crescent Technical College students and other technical college students around the state will see increased tuition and fees next spring.
Fall kicks off at Southern Belle Farm
Glenn said this year marks the seventh fall season at the farm, whose offerings have grown each year to include a seven-acre cornfield maze, a pumpkin patch, a pedal kart track, a kiddie korral, a hayride, a jumping pillow, a Cow Train, a corn cannon, miniature swimming pig races and farm animals.
Ola’s heavy traffic eased, officials say
School officials said they have addressed morning gridlock near the schools in the east McDonough area, and are seeing positive results from measures they took to mitigate traffic.
Funeral arrangements set for McDonough teen
Jason Holland "was a straight-A student,” according to the obituary. “Jason was a very thoughtful, fun-loving young man who enjoyed spending time with family and friends.”
Motorists to see continued rise in gas
Though at a pace slower than earlier this month, average gas prices continue to climb in Georgia and throughout the Southern Crescent area.
Braves host mammoth blood drive July 23
The American Red Cross is gearing up for its largest blood drive in Georgia. The Fourth Annual Atlanta Braves All-American Blood Drive is planned for Monday, July 23, at Turner Field in Atlanta.
Students break ground on Hampton High
Members of the Henry County Board of Education, future students and other dignitaries were on hand Monday afternoon to participate in an official groundbreaking ceremony at the site where Hampton High School will open in 2014.
Man injured after losing control of motorcycle
A McDonough man was airlifted to Atlanta Medical Center on Wednesday, after losing control of his motorcycle and slamming into a tree.
AAA: June to bring lower prices at pump
While the rate of decline has slowed in recent weeks, gas prices continue to fall almost unimpeded, according to officials with AAA’s The Auto Club Group.
Autistic salutatorian lays out God-given purpose
The salutatorian in Bible Baptist's Class of 2012 celebrates being "different on purpose" and doesn't let autism slow him down.
Gas prices favor Memorial Day travelers
The AAA Auto Club Group projects 34.8 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, an increase of 1.2 percent, or 500,000 travelers, from the 34.3 million people who traveled one year ago.
‘Cross committee’ prepares for Memorial Day
Volunteers with the Hampton Veterans Memorial Committee, also known as the “cross committee,” will be out Friday erecting 199 memorial crosses and American flags in remembrance of military veterans who have passed on.
Commission approves cut in Georgia Power rates
Lower Fuel Cost Recovery rate effective June 1
Georgia Power customers will see lower energy rates, starting June 1, one month earlier than had been projected.
Gas prices continue slide
Oil hits its lowest cost since last December
Pessimistic economic news across the globe caused the price of a barrel of oil to drop to its lowest point of the year, according to officials with AAA Auto Club Group.
Letter carriers help ‘Stamp Out Hunger!’
20th annual nationwide food drive Saturday
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 20th Annual Nationwide “Stamp Out Hunger!” Food Drive on Saturday.
Georgia Power reports popularity of education initiative
More than 56,000 Georgia schoolchildren are learning about energy efficiency and the electric utility industry, through a statewide Georgia Power education initiative aimed at third-, fifth-and eighth-graders.
Schools start kindergarten round-up, early registrations
Entering elementary school for the first time can be an intimidating experience for youngsters
Current gas prices lower than last year
The temperature outdoors is rising, but gas prices are not. Gas prices are slowly decreasing nationally and in the Southern Crescent area. They have been declining since April 17, according to officials with AAA’s The Auto Club Group.
Cancer care provider brings jobs to Southern Crescent
Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Southeastern Regional Medical is hosting a career fair on Tuesday, May 8. The CTCA hospital, which will specialize in complex and advanced-stage cancer care, is set to open in Newnan this August.
Air Quality Awareness Week highlights progress, challenges
Campaign encourages Georgians to take action
The Clean Air Campaign kicked off its Air Quality Awareness Week, which lasts through May 4, to educate Georgians about ways to reduce air pollution, for better health.
Free Comic Book Day, May 5
Celebrating an American art form
As the much-anticipated film, “Avengers,” hits theaters nationwide, avid comics readers in the Southern Crescent area will have the opportunity to experience them in comic book form.
Gordon looks to recognize State College status
The Board of Regents has requested Gordon’s input on altering its name from Gordon College to Gordon State College to recognize its state-college status.