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                                                              Clayton County Host Inaugural Leadership Banquet (Jonesboro) - On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) saluted Clayton County Government Leaders. Clayton County...

                                                                                    Clayton County Observes Winter Weather Preparedness Week                                                                                           Monday, December 2 - Friday,...

With a growing trend of violence in houses of worship Georgia Emergency Management (GEMA) and Homeland Security Agency (HS) created its Praise & Preparedness initiative. On September 9, 2024, Clayton County EMA/ORS will host a Praise and Preparedness Summit. Its keynote speaker is James C. Stallings, Director of GEMA/HS.

The Office of Emergency Management, along with Clayton County Commissioner
DeMont Davis (District 4), is hosting the first metro Atlanta Praise & Preparedness Summit on Thursday,
September 12, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Clayton County has five (5) cooling centers open to the public at local county recreation centers effective Monday, July 1, 2024

Commissioner DeMont Davis in conjunction with Clayton County Emergency Management, presents Praise and Preparedness 2024: Faith, Hope, and Resilience Disaster Summit on Thursday, September 12, 2024, 9AM-2PM.

Internationally renowned author, speaker, and coach Greg Gray spoke to an audience of county commissioners, judges, department heads, and other senior managers on how to successfully navigate various situations that could challenge their abilities to lead effectively.

Clayton County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Office was recently awarded Georgia’s 2023 Emergency Management Agency of the Year from the Emergency Management Association of Georgia.

Clayton County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Office in partnership with Georgia Emergency Management, and the National Weather Service are preparing for Winter Weather Preparedness Week December 4-8, 2023.

The Emergency Management Office and Office of Resilience and Sustainability recently hosted a metro-wide Active Shooter Development Workshop to train individuals who are responsible for ensuring the safety of their community.