Adams, Lockhart in runoff for mayor
Ward 1 goes to Smith
FOREST PARK — Sparkle Adams and David Lockhart are in a runoff for mayor and Tommy Smith is the apparent winner in Ward 1, according to unofficial election results Tuesday.
Teen, pair to be sentenced Monday in 2011 murders
Convicted killers in two high-profile cases are due to be sentenced in Clayton County Superior Court Monday.
Council mulls budget add-on for fire salaries
FOREST PARK — A request for $422,850 in salaries and benefits for six firefighters raised eyebrows Tuesday but Chief Eddie Buckholts explained the funding is part of a bigger grant program.
Passenger dies in rollover crash
JONESBORO — A passenger in an SUV died after hitting his head in a rollover crash late Monday night, said officials.
Alleged cop killer was Henry County parolee
JONESBORO — The wife of a man killed after shooting a Clayton County police officer made her first appearance in Magistrate Court Tuesday afternoon.
Driver who died in shoot-out identified
A Jonesboro man has died from injuries suffered during a shoot-out with Clayton County sheriff’s deputies, said officials.
Former DeKalb police captain indicted
Judge says she ‘remained ignorant’
A former DeKalb County police captain is part of a 20-count felony indictment returned in Clayton County Wednesday related to charges she turned a blind eye to stolen property piling up on her Lake Jodeco property, said prosecutors.
Something for everyone at annual Mistletoe Market
JONESBORO — From dangly earrings for a fashionable college student to local honey for Dad's biscuits to colorful scarves for Mom, the annual Arts Clayton Mistletoe Market has something for everyone.
DA's appeal delays start of Hill's Nov. 26 trial
Prosecutor appeals judge’s dismissal of counts
Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill won’t be going to trial as planned Nov. 26 because the prosecutor in the case Thursday filed an intent to appeal a judge’s dismissal of five counts against him.
Four plead out in shooting of fifth
Police said robbery plan backfired
Four suspects in the shooting death of a fifth pleaded out Monday to lesser charges and were sentenced to varying prison terms.
Police shoot man reportedly wielding knife
GBI investigating incident
FOREST PARK — Clayton County police officers said they were forced to shoot a man threatening them and another person with a knife, Monday afternoon.
Watkins supporters turn out for barbecue
Supporters of Clayton County sheriff's write-in candidate Garland Watkins turned out Saturday at his Jonesboro headquarters to pick up a barbecue pork sandwich lunch and offer their backing — political and spiritual.
Sheriff's candidate hosts Saturday barbecue
Clayton County sheriff's write-in candidate Garland Watkins hosted a fundraising barbecue Saturday at his campaign headquarters in Jonesboro.
Collier drops five counts in Hill case
Also denies defense motions
A Clayton County Superior Court judge dropped five charges related to campaign funds in the state's case against former sheriff Victor Hill but also denied a slew of defense motions.
Judge drops five counts in Hill case
A Clayton County Superior Court judge dropped five charges related to campaign funds in the state's case against former sheriff Victor Hill but also denied a slew of defense motions.
Accused child molester back in jail
A bonding company withdrew its guaranty Friday for a McDonough man facing 24 counts related to child molestation and other sex charges.
Early voters greeted by candidate supporters
The first early voters were greeted Monday morning at the old courthouse by the enthusiastic supporters of a write-in candidate for Clayton County sheriff.
Author to address Henry, Clayton group
A renowned historian and wearer of many hats will address Saturday’s meeting of the Genealogical Society of Henry and Clayton counties.
Clayton County Commission chairman-elect's son arrested again
Incoming Clayton County Commission Chairman Jeff Turner's son has been arrested in Henry County for felony probation violation.
Griffin parolee held in car theft
McDONOUGH — A recent parolee driving a stolen car and his passenger gave conflicting stories to police, creating probable cause that a crime had been committed, ruled a Henry magistrate Monday morning.
Ranger offers tree stand safety tips
McDONOUGH — A Jonesboro woman is being held in the Henry County Jail in an apparent accidental shooting Saturday night at a Stockbridge hair salon that killed her co-worker.
Rangers seek help in finding poachers
Officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division are asking Henry County’s help in identifying and turning in animal poachers.
Clayton woman charged in shooting
A Jonesboro woman is being held in the Henry County Jail in an apparent accidental shooting Saturday night at a Stockbridge hair salon that killed her co-worker.
Bun guilty in armed robbery
A Clayton County jury took about two hours to find a Riverdale man guilty of an armed robbery that sent events into motion that led to the shooting death of a sheriff's deputy.
Bun tells cops he targeted gift shop
A convicted cop killer on trial this week for armed robbery told Clayton County police he targeted the Forest Park gift shop because he believed they operated illegal gambling machines.
No mentions of slain deputy in Bun robbery case
Judge shields jurors from prejudicial info
The name and identity of a Clayton County sheriff’s deputy killed during a traffic stop will remain unknown to jurors hearing evidence against the shooter in another case.
Judge rules Daly off-limits in Bun trial
The name and identity of a Clayton County sheriff's deputy killed during a traffic stop will remain unknown to jurors hearing evidence against the shooter in another case.
Man gets life in prison for sex trafficking
Jonesboro co-defendant testified against him
A former Ellenwood resident has been sentenced to life in a federal prison for operating a sex trafficking ring in the metro Atlanta area, authorities said.
Hill defense arguments ‘ludicrous,’ says DA
Both sides in court Monday ahead of Nov. 26 trial
he Walton County district attorney appointed to prosecute former Sheriff Victor Hill called his defense arguments “ludicrous” and “absurd” during a Monday afternoon hearing on motions related to the Nov. 26 trial.
Hill expected in court for motions Monday
Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill is due back in court Monday to argue a variety of motions in advance of his Nov. 26 trial.
No bond in father-son shooting
Two jailed, two more sought in botched Stockbridge burglary
A McDonough man suspected of shooting a father and son during an alleged botched burglary Tuesday night was in court Thursday morning for his first appearance on the charges.
Forest Park police looking for person of interest in murder case
Police are looking for a man they say is a person of interest in the Aug. 2 shooting death of a man apparently ambushed by prostitutes trying to get into his motel room to rob him.
Clayton County sheriff's race heats up
Surprise! Hill will have challenge in November
With a stroke of a pen and a well-placed legal ad, Garland Watkins qualified Tuesday to run against would-be sheriff-elect Hill as a write-in candidate in November. Hill is facing a 37-county felony indictment for crimes he allegedly committed during his term in office, 2005 to 2008. He is set to go to trial Nov. 26 — 20 days after the election that could change the course of the county.
McDonough man charged with murder in Clayton County
A McDonough man wanted for murder has been arrested by the Clayton County Sheriff's Fugitive Unit, said authorities.
Felon headed back to prison for 125 years
Guilty of kidnapping, armed robbery, hijacking
An Atlanta felon released from prison a month before kidnapping a Clayton County woman last year is headed back there for 125 years.
Southern Crescent residents urged to prepare for bad weather
Hurricane could spawn tornadoes
Henry and Clayton county residents are being urged to be prepared for possible severe weather this week as Hurricane Isaac hurls toward New Orleans as a Category 2 storm.
Police seek other victims of alleged Internet rapist
Attacks happened near Garden Walk Boulevard
Clayton County Police believe that there could be more victims of a man they say used the Internet to lure women and raped them.
Suspect who died in struggle with police identified by GBI
A burglary suspect who died after struggling with Clayton County police has been identified as a recent parolee with a long history of arrests involving drugs, family violence and theft.
College Park teenager charged in alleged rapes of women
A College Park teenager has been charged with at least two sexual assaults on women he allegedly lured into a vacant apartment near his home, said police.
Take the sting out of West Nile Virus by being cautious
Clayton County health officials and emergency services personnel have teamed up to make sure residents know what to do to keep from getting West Nile Virus.
Bun attorney to seek continuance Monday
The attorney for convicted cop killer Johnathan Bun is expected back in court Monday morning to ask for a continuance in two outstanding criminal cases, one of which led to the 2011 death of Clayton County sheriff’s Deputy Rick Daly.
Suspect dies after struggle with police
Two officers also injured during altercation
A burglary suspect died Thursday after a struggle with Clayton County police officers, two of whom also were injured during the altercation, said authorities.
Couple indicted in death of 4-month-old boy
The mother and stepfather of a baby boy who died in October were indicted Wednesday on murder charges, according to Clayton County Superior Court records.
Victor Hill says he’s a ‘more mature, wiser person’
Compares himself to Jonah in the Bible
Clayton County sheriff-elect Victor Hill said in his first interview after winning Tuesday’s run-off that he’s a “more mature, wiser person” than he was when he left that same office four years ago.
Vote analysis shows Hill had countywide support
Sheriff-elect still has hurdles to clear before taking office
Clayton County sheriff-elect Victor Hill enjoyed countywide support of his candidacy, taking 42 of 59 precincts reporting Tuesday night, according to unofficial election results.
Victor victorious
Hill returns to office but could prison be next stop for sheriff?
Despite facing a 37-felony count indictment and possibly years in prison, Victor Hill is the apparent winner of the Clayton County sheriff’s race, according to unofficial election results available at press time at Tuesday. With 59 of 60 precincts accounted for, Hill garnered 12,927 votes, or 53.68 percent, compared to Kem Kimbrough’s 11,155, or 46.32 percent. The only votes not included in Tuesday’s totals were the provisional ballots, which can take several days to finalize.
Services to mark first anniversary of tragedy
Three teens killed when hit by car Aug. 25
The first anniversary of the deaths of three teenagers killed when a car plowed into them as they walked along a Stockbridge highway will be marked Saturday with a memorial service.
Announcement on Forest Park mayor expected after Labor Day
An announcement about the future status of Forest Park Mayor Corine Deyton could be made in about two weeks, said city officials Monday night.
Authority recognized for an outstanding budget
For the eighth year in a row, the Clayton County Water Authority's finance department has been recognized for outstanding governmental budgeting by the federal and Canadian governments.
Authority recognized for an outstanding budget
JONESBORO — For the eighth year in a row, the Clayton County Water Authority’s finance department has been recognized for outstanding governmental budgeting by the federal and Canadian governments.
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