INTENT TO OPT OUT OF HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION: The Governing Authority of Clayton County intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for Clayton County. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this matter to be held at 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 on February 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Times and places of additional public hearings on this matter are at 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 on February 18th at 11:00 a.m. and February 18th at 6:00 p.m. Read More about House Bill 581

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INTENT TO OPT OUT OF HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION: The Governing Authority of Clayton County intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for Clayton County. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this matter to be held at 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 on February 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Times and places of additional public hearings on this matter are at 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 on February 18th at 11:00 a.m. and February 18th at 6:00 p.m. Read More about House Bill 581

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David Vazquez

Chief Resilience Officer/Director of Emergency Management
David Vazquez

Phone: (770) 473-5847

1590 Adamson Parkway, Suite 370 Morrow, GA 30260

Operating Hours:
Monday – Friday:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Shelita Broomfield

Training & Exercise Officer
Shelita Broomfield

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Preparedness

“Building a resilient community through citizens preparedness and participation.”

Mission

The mission of Clayton County Emergency Management Agency is to harness the power of every individual through education, training and volunteer service to make our community safer, stronger and better prepared to respond to threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues and disasters of all kinds.

Community Preparedness Principles

  • Collaboration – Government, community leaders, businesses, faith based organizations and citizens.
  • Integration – Non-governmental assets and resources must be fully integrated in government plans, preparations and disaster response.
  • Personal/Organizational Preparedness: Everyone in Clayton County must be fully aware, trained and practiced on how to prevent, protect, mitigate, prepare for and respond to all threats.
  • Volunteer Service: Citizen activism and volunteer service provides ongoing support for community safety and critical surge capacity in response and recovery.

3 Steps to Prepardness

Step 1:
Make a Plan

Step 2:
Build an Emergency Kit

Step 3:
Be Informed

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