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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

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  

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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 […]

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  

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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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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

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  

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