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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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Kinship Care Angel Tree 2022

The Clayton County Kinship Care Angel Tree Program was started to provide less fortunate children being raised by their grandparents and other relative caregivers, with new clothing and toy items at Christmas. Angels may be adopted until December 12th. For more information, call 770-473-5788. #Claytonconnected 

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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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Kinship Care Angel Tree 2022

The Clayton County Kinship Care Angel Tree Program was started to provide less fortunate children being raised by their grandparents and other relative caregivers, with new clothing and toy items at Christmas. Angels may be adopted until December 12th. For more information, call 770-473-5788. #Claytonconnected 

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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

Join the Clayton County Library System's Forest Park Branch as they welcome the Atlanta Community Food Bank to assist patrons with finding free-of-charge county/state food and medical resources. These events will be held on Monday, November 14, 2022 and Monday, December 12, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Forest Park Branch, 4812 West Street, Forest Park, GA 30297. https://claytonpl.org #Clayonconnected

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

The Department of Information Technology Office of Digital Equity is available to assist with applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Eligible households can receive a $30/month discount towards a cell phone or internet service bill and a one-time $100 discount towards the purchase of a personal computer, laptop, or tablet. Visit https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/events/month/2022-12/ to register to attend a sign-up event. #Claytonconnected Forest Park Library                                         December 12, 2022 4812 West St.                                                 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Forest Park, GA 30297 Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center        December 29, 2022 3215 Anvil Block Rd.                                     9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ellenwood, GA  30294

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

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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