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2nd Annual 18 Holes for Heroes Public Safety Golf Tournament
District 1 Commissioner Dr. Alieka Anderson recently hosted the 2nd Annual 18 Holes for Heroes Public Safety Golf Tournament.

Commissioner Dr. Alieka Anderson & Parks & Recreation Presents Halloween Carnival
District 1 Commissioner Alieka Anderson partnership with Clayton County Parks and Recreation recently hosted a Halloween Carnival.

Clayton County: District 3 Fall Harvest Festival
District 3 Commissioner Felicia Franklin in partnership with Clayton County Parks and Recreation recently hosted the Fall Harvest Festival.

Clayton County: 2023 Fall Festival at Flat Shoals Park
District 2 Commissioner Gail Hambrick in partnership with Clayton County Parks and Recreation recently hosted the 2023 Fall Festival.

The Clayton County District Attorney’s Office is Hiring
Come join our team at the Clayton County District Attorney’s Office. Email your cover letter and resume to monica.scott@claytoncountyga.gov.

Clayton County Senior Services November Veteran of the Month
Yeoman-Seaman Shontell N. Saunders-Murphy was born and raised in Detroit, MI. Shontell joined the U.S. Navy in 1993 and received an honorable discharge in 1995. Unfortunately, Shontell was forced to end her military career prematurely when her newborn daughter was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Beta Thalassemia. Since Shontell was a single mom at the time, she was forced to make the decision to be honorably discharged to educate herself about her daughter’s diagnosis.

Public Notice 2024 Funding Application Availability Workshops
The Clayton County Office of Grants Administration will be hosting its 2024 Application Workshops for the County’s HUD-funded grant initiatives, which includes the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs and Home Investment Partnership (HOME).

Future Focus Clayton: Comprehensive Plan Survey
Let your voice be heard by joining the community conversation about the Clayton Comprehensive Plan Update. Clayton County residents are encouraged to participate in the community survey during the month of November to share their goals, ideas, and vision of the development of Clayton County.

Man in the Mirror Men’s Day Brunch
Clayton County Parks and Recreation presents a Man in the Mirror Men’s Day Brunch on Sat., Nov. 18, 2023, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Jim Huie Recreation Center, 9045 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro, GA 30236.

Community Love Day
Join Cross Culture 365 Ministries, Clayton County District Attorney’s Office, Clayton County Public Schools, and Women of Clayton County for Community Love Day, Sat., Nov. 18, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Lake Spivey Recreation Center.

Communities on the Rise
Join Commissioner Felicia Franklin for Communities on the Rise. This Clayton connected event is an opportunity to receive updates on new businesses and developments in Clayton County and to share your input for the Future Focus Comprehensive Plan update.

Clayton County: Fall Show on the Road Recap
Chairman Jeffrey E. Turner along with the Clayton County Board of Commissioners recently sponsored the Fall Show on the Road.

Community Connections Expo Sat., Nov. 11, 2023
District 1 Commissioner Dr. Alieka Anderson and Clayton County Parks and Recreation with Urban League of Greater Atlanta presents the Community Connections Expo Sat., Nov. 11, 2023, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center.

NOTICE: Change in Start Times for Board of Commissioners Meetings
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners voted to change the start time of commissioner meetings effective Tues., Nov. 7, 2023. The Regular business meetings will be held at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month. This change in start time will eliminate the 5:30 p.m. pre-agenda meetings, which normally proceed regular business meetings every first Tuesday of the month.


NEWS RELEASE: Clayton County Senior Services to Host Caregivers Symposium
Clayton County Senior Services will host the inaugural Caregivers Symposium Sat., Nov. 4, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the J. Charley Griswell Senior Center, 2300 Highway 138, Jonesboro, GA 30236.


Lovejoy Branch Library/Goodwill Job Fair November 8, 2023
Clayton County Library System presents the “Lovejoy Branch Library Job Fair” in partnership with Goodwill of North Georgia on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at South Clayton Recreation Center, 1837 McDonough Rd Hampton, GA 30228 where...


City of College Park Warming Centers
The city of College Park offers warming centers from Tuesday, October 31, 2023 until Thursday, November 6, 2023 at 6:00PM.


Digital Equity Event Calendar
The Office of Digital Equity is excited to release its November 2023 event calendar. All digital skills trainings and Affordable Connectivity Program sign-up events are FREE to Clayton County residents. We look forward to serving you as we continue to close the...



NOTICE: Freeport Tax Exemption Ballot Question
For Immediate Release October 27, 2023 NOTICE Freeport Tax Exemption Ballot Question (Clayton County, GA) - Early and advanced is underway Oct. 16- Nov. 3, 2023. There are four questions on the Nov. 7, 2023, General/ Special Election ballot that reference...


EVENT CANCELED: Jim Huie Recreation Center Halloween Party
The Jim Huie Recreation Center Halloween Party scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023, has been canceled. #Claytonconnected