To learn more about how your tax dollars in Clayton County will be spent, log on to www.wiresidechats.com and register now to be apart of the discussion on June 14, 2012 at 7:30 pm.

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Everyone loves them; they offer an enormous array of aromatic foliage, flavorful culinary benefits, and an easy-growing attitude. Learn to grow some basic culinary herbs and sample some recipes that feature them. You will find it easy to add great flavor to your meals straight from the garden. Taught by Margery Klepinger, Clayton County Master Gardener.

Directions to The Beach: These classes will be held at Clayton County International Park, "The Beach". Enter Park at International Park from 2300 Hwy 138. Follow signs in park to VIP (go right at 2nd stop sign); enter VIP building through double doors facing the beach and go to 2nd floor via stairs or elevator.

The classes are free, but please let us know you are coming. Register at 770-473-5434, or email hortpa@uga.edu.

Click on the hyper-links below to see Gardening Information and Upcoming Extension Sponsored Events.....

Jonesboro Farmers Market Brochure
http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/clayton/documents/2012FMBrochure.pdf

Clayton County Master Gardener Gazette
http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/clayton/documents/Garden_Gazette_Spring12.pdf

Clayton County Master Gardener Noontime Knowledge
http://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/clayton/documents/2012AprMayJuntNoontimeKnowledge.pdf

There are special events, performances, and activities planned for all ages, plus reading goals, rewards, and prizes. Kids and teens who meet the reading goal will earn a free book, plus can visit the library for weekly incentives.

Adults can write book reviews to be entered into weekly prize drawings.

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CLAYTON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION

• Movie starts at dusk
• Don't forget your blanket and snack

Movies                                             Location

5-12-12 The Smurfs                          Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center
6-09-12 Soul Surfer                           Flat Shoals Park
7-28-12 Car 2                                    Panhandle Park
8-11-12 Toy Story 3                           International Park "The Beach"
9-15-12 Yogi Bear                             Gerald Mathews Complex
10-20-12 Green Lantern                    International Park "The Beach"
12-8-12 TBA (Christmas Movie)         International Park "The Beach"

For more information call 770-477-3766 or visit www.claytonparks.com

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• Each class specification is a written statement that describes the purpose of the job, its essential functions, minimum qualifications, and other pertinent information about the job.

• A class specification may describe duties, skills, responsibilities, environmental and working conditions specific to the job, as well as, the education and experience required to perform the job.

• It is important to remember that a class specification describes the job and not the person who holds that position.

The new page will list class specifications and salary ranges.  Class Specifications will link to the descriptions that explain the purpose, essential functions, minimum qualifications, and other pertinent information for each classification.  

The new page can be found at:

/departments/human-resources/class-specifications.aspx

Jonesboro, Georgia- The Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) has awarded Clayton County Chairman Eldrin Bell the 2012 recipient of the Emory Greene Leadership Award.  ACCG Leadership Awards are the highest honors given to elected or appointed county officials. 

Awards are selected by the Board of Managers Awards Committee, led by the ACCG third vice president, and recognized at the ACCG Annual Meeting.  The Emory Greene Leadership Award is considered the highest award presented by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and recognizes a county commissioner who has made significant contributions in the local community and at the state level.  Clayton County is honored to have as the 2012 recipient of the ACCG Emory Greene Leadership Award, Chairman Eldrin Bell.

Included in the nomination for the Leadership Award, Chairman Bell is recognized for his involvement in the county government through various services.  Chairman Bell spearheaded the 2008 special-purpose local-option sales tax (SPLOST), providing the county with over $300 million for green space, parks, libraries, roads and infrastructure in a time of declining revenues. 

In May of 2011 Chairman Bell convened a Planning Committee to develop a 2 day Regional Housing Summit going beyond Clayton County to provide local, state, regional, and national experts of every aspect of the housing market to address the most pressing issues of causation, best practices, and passion for the cumulative work facing Georgia. 

Chairman Bell serves as a Corner Stone Board Member of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Associate Member of the Gate City Bar Association, and Life Member of Clayton County NAACP.  At the National Level, Chairman Bell has been an active member during his elected life of the National Association of Counties, serving as the Vice-Chairman of the Transportation Steering Committee and Vice-Chairman of the Transportation Board. 

At the Regional level, Chairman Bell serves as the Chairman for the Clayton County Regional Health Board and Clayton County Greenspace, past Chairman of the Regional Transportation Planning Board, an active member of the Transportation and Air Quality (TAQC), and recently elected to serve as the Chair of Aging Service Committee (ASC) and continues his service as an Atlanta Regional Commission Board Member.   

Special Comments:

Ross King, ACCG Executive Director

"Chairman Bell has dedicated his life to public service and has certainly had an impact in not only Clayton County but throughout the Atlanta region.  He is well recognized among his peers in ACCG and is actively involved in our policy development process and conferences. This award is a fitting tribute to his service."

Mickie Williams, Administrator HUD Programs
Clayton County Housing and Community Development

"Through the support and guidance of Chairman Bell, Clayton County has been the recipient of Regional, State, and National Housing Awards of excellence.  His passion has been contagious and stakeholders have found opportunities for cross collaboration and sustainable commitments for the daunting economic tasks ahead."

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Items include miscellaneous office funiture including wood & metal desks, file cabinets, swivel & straight chairs, bookcases, copiers, fax machines, typewriters, computer monitors, printers, laptops, tables, restaurant equipment, telephone systems, pressure washer, security systems, mobile radios, drilling and tap machines, air compressor, gas detectors, time clocks, etc.  All items will be sold "AS IS."  Buyer is responsible for removing items from sale area at time of purchase.  Clayton County will not be responsible for any merchandise left at site.  Sale will be CASH & CARRY.  No checks or credit cards will be accepted. 

For more information call 770-477-3587