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Clayton EMA Earns Top Honor as Georgia EMA of the Year
Clayton County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Office earns Georgia’s 2023 EMA of the Year award from the Emergency Management Association of Georgia (EMAG).
Gun Buy Back IV
Join the Clayton County Police Department for Gun Buy Back IV on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Police Headquarters, 7911 N. McDonough Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236.
MARTA ENCOURAGES HOLIDAY TRAVELERS TO TAKE THE TRAIN TO THE PLANE
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) provides direct rail service into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and encourages travelers to avoid traffic and take MARTA to the airport this holiday season.
Thanksgiving Observance
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Clayton County Administrative Offices will be closed Thursday, November 23, 2023 and Friday, November 24, 2023.
Clayton County: 14th Annual Lake Spivey Road Race
Clayton County Parks and Recreation recently hosted the 14th Annual Lake Spivey Road Race.
Update 1: Power Restored Notice: Clayton County Headquarters Library
Power has been restored at the Clayton County Headquarters Library. The facility will open at 9:30 a.m. to the public.
How to Do Business with Clayton County
Join us virtually on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 10 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. to learn the systematic process of doing business with Clayton County.
Happy Thanksgiving from Chairman Jeffrey E. Turner
Yule Log Celebration Friday, December 1, 2023
Clayton County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting our annual Yule Log Celebration on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
November 27, 2023 Microsoft Excel II Training
You asked, and we’re excited to announce our FREE Microsoft Excel II training class. This course will build upon what you learned in Excel I by diving into advanced shortcuts, useful tips, and formulas such as IF, CONCAT, and XLOOKUP.
Clayton County Library System: Amnesty Days November 20-22, 2023
Clayton County Library System’s “Amnesty Days” will be held at all 6 Clayton County Branch Libraries. Amnesty Days hours are November 20-21 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and November 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Composting with Worms
Join Clayton County Extension Service’s “Composting with Worms” class on Tues., Dec. 19, 2023 at 1p.m. at 1262 Government Circle, Jonesboro, GA 30236.
Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting (LEPC)
The Clayton County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will host a meeting on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at 7810 Hwy 85, Riverdale, Ga 30274.
Coats for Christmas
The Tax Commissioner of Clayton County is hosting the 3rd Annual Coats for Christmas drive. Help warm citizens of Clayton County by donating a coat, gloves, scarves, mittens, or hats. Drop donations at the Clayton County Tax Commissioner’s Office, 121 S. McDonough Street, Annex 3, Jonesboro, GA 30236. Donations will be accepted now until December 18, 2023.
Turkey Giveaway & Coat Drive
Join Chairman Jeffrey E. Turner and New Testament Gospel for a Turkey Giveaway and FREE coats while supplies last on Sat., Nov. 18, 2023, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at 6755 Fielder Road, Rex, GA 30273.
SPLOST Update Nov. 7, 2023
See this month’s progress of Clayton County’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax projects.
Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 9, 2023
District 1 Commissioner Dr. Alieka Anderson and Clayton County Parks and Recreation present Breakfast with Santa on Sat., Dec. 9, 2023, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center, 3499 Rex Road, Rex, GA 30273.
District 4 Community Meeting
Join Commissioner DeMont Davis for the District 4 Community Town Hall meeting on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11 a.m. The meeting will be in-person and available via zoom.
Clayton County Fire Blanket Donation Drive
Clayton County Fire is hosting a Blanket Donation Drive. New blankets can be dropped off at any Clayton County station through Friday, December 15, 2023.
Honoring All Veterans on Veterans Day
I would like to say thank you to all our veterans for your strength, courage, and dedication to keeping us all safe. Thank you for bravery doing what you are called to do so we can live freely. I wish everyone a happy and safe Veterans Day weekend.