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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 […]

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District Attorney’s Office Community Service Project

Join the District Attorney’s Office as we pay it forward this holiday season. The items collected will be donated to Calvary Refuge Center, located in Forest Park, GA. Items can be dropped off at the District Attorney’s office, 4th Floor, 9151 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro, GA  30236, Monday through Friday from 8 am - 12 pm and 1:30 pm - 5 pm.  Drop off deadline is January 20, 2023 #Claytonconnected

How to Do Business with Clayton County

Join us virtually on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 10 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. to learn the systematic process of doing business with Clayton County. Learn where to find resources for a business license, certifications, and contracting opportunities. This workshop is an overview.   Click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__y4M2iBWQAWX7sBeHFiomA to register. For more information, call Clayton County Central Services at 770-477-3587. #Claytonconnected

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Clayton County Library System: Adult Storytime Club, and Meet Up

The Riverdale Branch Library presents “Adult Storytime Club & Meet Up!” This event is for adults with disabilities. The fun starts Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 1:00-2:00 pm 420 Valley Hill Road S.W., Riverdale, GA 30274. Call 770-472-8100 for more information. #Claytonconnected

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For Immediate Release December 12, 2022 NOTICE Special Called Meeting (Clayton County, GA)- Clayton County Board of Commissioners will host a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 5:15 p.m. This Special Called Meeting is for the Board of Commissioners to approve the opening of the Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center for an event on Sunday, December 18, 2922, and any other expenses that may be needed to cover personnel expenses. The meeting will be held in the Commissioners Boardroom at 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236. The 5:30 p.m. Work Session will follow. For more information, access www.claytoncountyga.gov or call (770) 477-3208. ###

Board of Commissioners – Work Session

Resolution 2022-156 Meeting Schedule:   1st Tuesday of each month – Pre-Agenda Meeting – 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 1st Tuesday of each month – Regular Business Meeting – 6:30 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of each month – Committee of the Whole Meeting/Work Session – 5:30 p.m. 3rd Tuesday of each month – Regular Business Meeting w/Zoning Hearings – 6:30 p.m. 4th and/or 5th Tuesday of each month – No meeting Click Here for Board Meeting Agendas and Livestream

Protecting 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 protect your computer. Visit https://digitalequity.claytoncountyga.gov/events/ to register for upcoming classes. #Claytonconnected Training classes are available at the following locations: Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center       November 29, 2022 3215 Anvil Block Rd.                                      6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Ellenwood, GA  30294 Headquarters Library                                      December 1, 2022 865 Battle Creek Rd.                                      10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Jonesboro, GA 30236 Frank Bailey Senior Center                            December 8, 2022 6213 Riverdale Rd.                                        10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Riverdale, GA 30296 Morrow Library                                               December 13, 2022 6225 Maddox Rd.                                           6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Morrow, GA 30260 Forest Park Library                                         December 19, 2022 4812 West St.                                                 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Forest Park, GA 30297

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Protecting 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 and protect your computer. Visit https://digitalequity.claytoncountyga.gov/event/protecting-your-pc-training-5/  to register for upcoming classes. #Claytonconnected