Name: Clayton County 5-Year Consolidated Plan Background
Start: 2022-12-07T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2022-12-07T10:00:00-05:00

December 2022

Thu 1

November 7, 2022 - January 6, 2023

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 […]

Thu 1

December 1, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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

Fri 2

December 2, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

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.

Fri 2

December 2, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

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

Fri 2

December 2, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

Sat 3

Featured December 3, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

NEWS RELEASE: Clayton Residents to Receive Application Assistance Onsite for Emergency Rental Assistance

For Immediate Release November 14, 2022 NEWS RELEASE Clayton Residents to Receive Application Assistance Onsite for Emergency Rental Assistance (Clayton County, GA)- Clayton County residents impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19), can apply in-person for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funding for rent and utilities. Representatives from Melanated Pearl Corporation, Clayton County Community Service Authority, Project Real Life, and Georgia Micro Enterprise Network (GMEN) will help residents’ complete applications and upload the required documents onsite Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at: Living Faith Tabernacle, 5880 Old Dixie Hwy, Forest Park, GA 30297 Clayton County Police Headquarters Community Room, 7911 McDonough St., Jonesboro, GA 30236 Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center, 1475 East Fayetteville Rd., Riverdale, GA 30274 Additional dates and locations: Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Living Faith Tabernacle, 5880 Old Dixie Hwy, Forest Park, GA 30297 Clayton County Police Headquarters Community Room, 7911 McDonough St., Jonesboro, GA 30236 Frank Bailey Senior Center, 6213 Riverdale Rd., Riverdale, GA 30296 Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clayton County Police Headquarters Community Room, 7911 McDonough St., Jonesboro, GA 30236 Flint River Community Center, 153 Flint River Rd., Riverdale, GA 30274 Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center, 3499 Rex Rd., Rex, GA 30273 The Clayton County ERAP is funded by federal funds from the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act through the Clayton County Board […]

Mon 5

Featured December 5, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Coffee with a Librarian

Join the Clayton County Library System for “Coffee with a Librarian” with Interim Library Director Scott Parham on Monday, December 5, 2022, from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. at Forest Park Branch, 4812 West Street, Forest Park, GA 30297. #Claytonconnected

Mon 5

Featured December 5, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

News Release: Clayton to Host One-Stop Event for Emergency Rental Assistance

For Immediate Release December 2, 2022 NEWS RELEASE Clayton to Host One-Stop Event for Emergency Rental Assistance (Clayton County, GA)-The Clayton County Board of Commissioners host a three-day, one stop Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) event to help prevent evictions, December 5, 2022, from 12 – 6 PM and December 6 – 7, 2022, from 10 AM – 6 PM, at the Morrow Center, 1180 Southlake Circle, Suite 100, Morrow, GA 30260. The goal is to expedite the distribution of $6.5 million reallocated in ERAP 2 funds by the end of December 2022. The funding is available to eligible Clayton County residents affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) three-day, one-stop event, which accommodates residents and landlords who need rental and utility assistance, expedites the pre-qualification process, offers assistance to complete an application, and assists applicants with scanning and uploading the required documents onsite. Don’t wait! Access https://relief.claytoncountyga.gov to pre-register for the ERAP event. Residents who have reliable Internet connectivity, and access to a scanner to upload documents online should do so prior to arrival at the event to reduce wait times. Staff representatives from Clayton County Community Service Authority, Project Real Life, and Melanated Pearl Corporation will also […]

Tue 6

Featured December 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

News Release: Clayton to Host One-Stop Event for Emergency Rental Assistance

Tue 6

December 6, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Navigating Your PC Computer Training

Tue 6

December 6, 2022 @ 6:30 pm

Board of Commissioners Regular Business Meeting

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 ZONING MEETINGS: The Board of Commissioners shall consider zoning matters as part of the Board’s Agenda of its regular meeting held on the third Tuesday of each month. Changes in the scheduling of any of the above meetings or notifications of Special Called Meetings or Work Sessions will be posted at least 24 hours in advance. All meetings and pre-meetings are open to the public, except for those occasions involving matters that are specifically exempt by the Georgia Open Meetings Law.

Wed 7

December 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am

Clayton County 5-Year Consolidated Plan Background

Make your voice heard and provide input to prioritize the County's needs over the next five years at the Office of Community Development Forum meetings. #Claytonconnected Register here: Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 10:00 a.m. : https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_deOe2CjuTKax-Akj9TlMCw Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 2:00 p.m. : https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1ggWNaRyTFeHTmgg1J9tCQ Thursday, December 8, 2022, 10:00 a.m. : https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_de0e2CjuTKaxx-Akj9TlMCw