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City of Forest Park Ward 3 Food Giveaway
Councilman Hector Gutierrez along with United Voices and ICNA Relief will be giving away free food at the Fountain on Main Street in Forest Park (886 Main St. Forest Park, GA 30297) on May 8, 2021! #ForestParkForward #ForestParkUnited
Commissioner Franklin Selected to Represent Clayton County at County Leadership Institute in November
District 3 Commissioner Felicia Franklin has been selected to represent Clayton County at the 18th Annual County Leadership Institute (CLI) to be held in Washington, D.C., on November 7-11, 2021.
Tasha M. Mosley Technology Award
District Attorney Mosley will be awarding 24 graduating seniors with tablets, keyboards, and printers as resources for their post-secondary educational endeavors. The awards honor the perseverance and great work of these seniors displayed during the pandemic.
NewRest Job Fair
NewRest is having an Airport Job Fair on May 1st with Full-Time Opportunities Available. #Claytonconnected
Flint River Community Center Virtual Grand Opening
The District 3 Commissioner Felicia Franklin, in partnership with Clayton County Senior Services Department and the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta, will host a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 24, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the new Flint River Community Center.
Code Amendment Approved to Regulate Rental or Leasing of Single-Family Subdivisions
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners approved a County Code text amendment to regulate the rental or leasing of new single-family subdivisions. Ordinance 2021-67, approved on April 6, 2021, prevents builders and developers from constructing new homes with the intent to rent or lease them.
Prioritize your mental health with Clayton County Extension
Prioritize your mental health with Clayton County Extension every Monday for the Month of May. Learn ways to be more mindful while doing some of your favorite things and on May 17th join us as we discuss how to look for signs when someone you love needs help.
Community Food Giveaway Saturday, April 24, 2021
The Clayton County Solicitor-General and The Clayton County Sheriff’s office in partnership with Area in Need Missionary House are hosting a food giveaway on Saturday, April 24, 2021. #Claytonconnected
Snack & Paint Teen Night
Come out on April 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. for a Snack & Paint Guided Painting Class (Teen Night) hosted by the City of Forest Park and the Panthers In Action Youth Committee. Come out for the opportunity to meet other teens in our community while exercising your creativity.
Clayton County Homebuyer Education Seminar: Free To the Public Saturday, April 24, 2021
Presented by Metro Fair Housing Services, Inc. Clayton County is hosting a Homebuyer Education Seminar: Free To the Public 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021. To register, email Marion Thomas at marion.thomas@metrofairhousing. #Claytonconnected
Sherwin Williams Hiring Event Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Sherwin Williams is hosting a hiring event on Wednesday, April 14th. They are hiring Maintenance Mechanics. Pay starts at $28.74/hr. and techs can earn up to $31.74/hr. Sherwin Williams offers competitive medical benefits, including a company pension plan!
Earth Day
Earth Day! Come join us for an evening filled with family fun crafts stations, games, music ,and more! Thursday, April 22, 2021, from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. Masks are required and all attendees must pre-register at www.claytonearth.eventbrite.com. Spots are limited! For more information, call 770-472-8077.
Order Extending Clayton Judicial Circuit Declaration of Judicial Emergency April 9, 2021 – May 8, 2021
Clayton County Health District provides FREE COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Clayton County Health District provides FREE COVID-19 vaccines to all residents of Clayton County as well as any resident of the State of Georgia by appointment only!! You can make an appointment online at myvaccinega.com or call the call center at 678.479.2223.
MARTA 2040 Clayton County Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Virtual Meetings
MARTA is hosting a virtual meeting about the proposed Clayton County Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project along SR 85 and SR 138 on Thursday, April 15 at 6:30p.m. or Saturday, April 17 at 11 a.m. Go to https://connectclayton.com to learn more or join us live at https://itsmarta.com.
Clayton County ServSafe Manager Training
Register for our ServSafe Manager Certification classes to stay up to date on food safety guidelines. Register at bit.ly/servsafe2021.
Clayton County Police Department Blood Drive Thursday, April 29, 2021
The Clayton County Police Department will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, April 29, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. through 3 p.m.
Project RESET: Clayton County COVID-19 Relief for Residents
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners is committed to providing resources to help residents affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Residents are encouraged to apply online for housing, mortgage and utility assistance by accessing the website: relief.claytoncountyga.gov.
Planting a Pollinator Garden
Register at www.claytonextension.eventbrite.com to learn how to attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies to your landscape on Monday, April 19th @ 6 pm.
Help A Child America Presents Easter Family Fun Day
Help A Child America presents Easter Family Fun Day Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 3, 2021, 1 -5 p.m. at The Field 7236 Mt. Zion Blvd. Help A Child America programs are kid-friendly along with 2021 guidelines COVID-19 Precautions. Police will be on-site for Medical Emergency Assistance.