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NEWS RELEASE: Books Not Bullets Literacy Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Books Not Bullets Literacy Initiative Solicitor-General Charles Brooks and Dr. Deatrice Haney Continue Partnership to end School Violence  (Jonesboro, GA) Clayton County Solicitor-General, Charles A. Brooks, is pleased to announce a new campaign to end school gun violence in partnership with Clayton County Public Schools Board of Education member, Dr. Deatrice “Dee” Haney, (District 5).  The campaign is a literacy initiative titled “Books not Bullets: Books not Violence” open to all Clayton County Public Schools second graders.  This new reading initiative is designed as a competition among all second-grade classes in Clayton County Public Schools to read as many books as possible between November 7, 2022 and January 6, 2022.  The winning class will be announced on January 27, 2022 and awarded a class set of Amazon Kids Kindle reader tablets with a 1-year subscription to download additional books for their reading pleasure.  “The goal of this competition is to equip our young readers with the greatest ammunition on earth, more powerful than any bullet, knowledge.  The adage knowledge is power is more than a cliché and if we are able to ignite a thirst for knowledge early on with our young readers and spark their imaginations […]

Board of Assessors Meeting

This board hears appeals from property owners regarding their assessments and works with the Tax Assessor’s Office. The board conducts its meeting on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at: The Clayton County Board of Assessors Regular Scheduled Meeting will immediately follow the 9:00 a.m. Work Session. Meetings are open to the public. Changes in the scheduling of the meetings will be posted at least 24 hours in advance.

Navigating Your PC Computer Training Class

The Office of Digital Equity is offering free computer training to the residents of Clayton County. Training will include how to navigate your computer. Visit https://digitalequity.claytoncountyga.gov/events/ to register for upcoming classes. #Claytonconnected Training classes are available at the following locations: Frank Bailey Senior Center                November 30, 2022 6213 Riverdale Rd.                             9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Riverdale, GA 30296 Flint River Community Center           December 2, 2022 153 Flint River Rd.                             9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Riverdale, GA 30274 Morrow Library                                  December 6, 2022 6225 Maddox Rd.                               6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Morrow, GA  30260 Forest Park Library                             December 12, 2022 4812 West St.                                     6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Forest Park, GA 30297 Forest Park Library                             December 14, 2022 4812 West St.                                     9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Forest Park, GA 30297

Yule Log Celebration Friday, December 2, 2022

Clayton County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting our annual Yule Log Celebration on Friday, December 2, 2022, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. This event will be held at the Reynolds Nature Preserve, 5665 Reynolds Rd, Morrow, GA 30260 and will include a bonfire, storytelling, music, and refreshments.  Event parking will be at Morrow Elementary School, 6115 Reynolds Rd, Morrow, GA 30260. Shuttles will be provided. To keep it green we are asking that you bring your own mug for cocoa to be entered into a prize drawing. This is a free, family-friendly event. For more information call, 770-603-4189.#Claytonconnected