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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

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Risk Limiting Audit: United States Senate Race

Clayton County Board of Elections & Registration will conduct a Risk Limiting Audit starting Wednesday, December 14, and Thursday, December 15, 2022. The audit is open to the public from 9:00 AM -5:00 PM at South Clayton Recreation Center, 1837 McDonough Rd, Hampton, GA 30228. #Claytonconnected  

Civil Service Board Meeting

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.  When: Dec 14, 2022, 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)  Topic: Civil Service Board Meeting Duration: 8.5 Hours Register HERE in advance for this webinar: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Download Agenda HERE

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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 and protect your computer. Visit https://digitalequity.claytoncountyga.gov/events/ to register for upcoming classes. #Claytonconnected

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

Postponed Coats for Christmas

Office of the Tax Commissioner / Tag Office 121 South McDonough Street, Annex 3, Jonesboro

The Tax Commissioner of Clayton County is hosting a Coats for Christmas drive. Help warm citizens of clayton county by donating a coat, gloves, scarves, mittens or hats. Drop donations at the Clayton County Tax Commissioner’s Office, 121 S. McDonough Street, Annex 3, Jonesboro, GA30236.Donations will be accepted now until December 8, 2022.Families can pick up coats on December 21, 2022 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. While supplies last.For more information call 770-473-5902. #Claytonconnected    

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Clayton County Library System Presents: Finra Movie Maker Workshop

Teens! Are you interested in becoming a Movie Maker? Join Library Services to learn the elements of production from screenwriting to premiere. Beginning Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. for six sessions at Headquarters Library, 865 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA  30236. This program is for ages 12 to 17. For more information contact Andre Smith, andre.smith@claytoncountyga.gov or 770-473-3850. #Claytonconnected

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Clayton County Library System: Money, Movie Magic Workshop

Clayton County Library System presents the "Money, Movie, Magic Workshop", where teens (ages 13 to 19) will learn a different element of digital video production and financial literacy in order to create a collaborative 30 to 90 second video featuring the slogan, “Build a Better World”. On Wednesday, November 9, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Headquarters Library, 865 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA  30236. https://claytonpl.org #Claytonconnected

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Winterfest Concert Series

Commissioner Felicia Franklin and Flint River Community Center Black Box Theater Presents the Winterfest Concert Series at 153 Flint River Road, Riverdale, GA, 30274. Pre-paid registration is required for this event. Ticket sales begin Tuesday, December 20, 2022. For more information contact, 770-347-0370. #Claytonconnected