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News Release: Clayton Parks and Recreation Earns GRPA Awards
For Immediate Release November 1, 2022 News Release Clayton Parks and Recreation Earns GRPA Awards (Clayton County, GA)-The Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) names Clayton County Parks and Recreation as District 4 Award winners in three categories. The...

Youth Commission Canned Food Drive – November 14th until December 5th
The Clayton County Youth Commission is hosting a Canned Food Drive from November 14th - December 5th. Donate your unexpired canned food and non-perishable food items to a location near you. Locations include the Board of Commissioners Administration Building, Jim...

Kinship Care Angel Tree 2022
The Clayton County Kinship Care Angel Tree Program was started to provide less fortunate children being raised by their grandparents and other relative caregivers, with new clothing and toy items at Christmas. Angels may be adopted until December 12th. For more...

Community Benefits and Resource Fair
Join Flint River Community Center for its Community Benefits and Resource Fair on Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 153 Flint River Road, Riverdale, GA 30274. For more information, call 770-347-0370. #Claytonconnected

Clayton County Elections & Registration How to Use My Voter Page
The My Voter Page or MVP is your all-in-one portal to access and update your voter information, check your registration status, locate advance voting, Election Day polling locations, and more! For more information...

Sweeteners: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Join the Clayton County Extension for the first session of its Dining with Diabetes Series, Sweeteners: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly, on Friday, November 4, 2022, from 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. at Clayton County Information Technology, 9181 Poston Road, Jonesboro, GA...

Traffic Advisory: Intermittent Road Closure Notice
For Immediate Release October 31, 2022 Traffic Advisory Intermittent Road Closure Notice (Clayton County) - Walt Stephens Road, between Crane Rd. and Winston Way, is expected to close intermittently due to filming for a Stormwind filming project in November. ...

Coats for Christmas
The Tax Commissioner of Clayton County is hosting a 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,...

Resources for Pregnant Women: A Live Virtual Program
Join the Clayton County Library System, Northwest Branch for Resources for Pregnant Women, presented by Krystal Reese, Doula, and CEO of Wild Birth Partum Care on Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. #Claytonconnected Zoom Meeting ID:...

ARC’s Local Leadership Housing Action Committee Makes Collective Commitment to Address Housing Challenges
Contact: Paul Donsky 404-202-4662 pdonsky@atlantaregional.org ARC’s Local Leadership Housing Action Committee Makes Collective Commitment to Address Housing Challenges Atlanta — Oct. 28, 2022 The Atlanta Regional Commission’s Local Leadership Housing Action Committee...

TWO Newly Added Early & Advance Voting Locations
Beginning on Saturday, October 29, 2022, Clayton County Voters will have 10 Early & Advance Voting locations to choose from to #VoteEarly for the November 8th Election. Visit claytonelections.com for more details. #ClaytonVotes #Claytonconnected

Lunch and Learn – October 31, 2022
Clayton County Office of Performance Management is offering a Lunch & Learn on All Things Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) on Monday, October 31, 2022, at the Jonesboro City Center Community Room, 1859 City Center Way, Jonesboro, GA 30236 from 11 a.m. to...

Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot Application is Friday, October 28, 2022
Friday, October 28, 2022, is the last day to submit a completed absentee ballot application to get a vote by mail ballot. Visit www. claytonelections.com to download an absentee ballot application or call 770-477-3372. #Claytonconnected #ClaytonVotes

Fall Harvest Festival
Clayton County Parks and Recreation Presents a Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Jim Huie Recreation Center, 9045 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro, GA, 30236. The Festival will include vendors, inflatables, DJ, and more! Contact...

Solicitor-General’s Coat Drive
The Solicitor General's Office in partnership with Area in Need Missionary House is hosting a coat drive. Lend a helping hand to Clayton County residents by donating new or gently used coats from child to adult size. Donations will be collected until Friday, November...

Clayton County Library Presents: Finra Movie Maker Workshop
Teens! Are you interested in becoming a Movie Maker? Join Library Services to learn the elements of production from screenwriting to premiere. Beginning Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. for six sessions at Headquarters Library, 865 Battle Creek Road,...

Produce Powerhouse Party
Every Wednesday starting in November, Clayton County Extension will be providing 30-minute nutrition education sessions at 1262 Government Circle, Jonesboro, GA 30236. If you attend the session, you will receive a free bag of produce while supplies last. No...

Clayton County Library System presents Halloween Movie Night
The Clayton County Northwest Library Branch presents Halloween Movie Night on Monday, October 31, 2022, at 6131 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, GA 30274, at 6 p.m. utilizing the "Kanopy" free movie streaming platform. A valid Clayton County PINES library card gives you...

Non-Profit Community Organizations Wanted for ERAP Distribution Assistance for Eligible Citizens
For Immediate Release October 21, 2022 NEWS RELEASE Non-Profit Community Organizations Wanted for ERAP Distribution Assistance for Eligible Citizens (Clayton County, GA) – Non-profit community-based organizations are encouraged to apply for the Clayton County Board...

Morrow Library Branch: Fear Factor, Tween/Teen Halloween Special
Join the Morrow Library Branch for Fear Factor, a Tween/Teen Halloween Special. Fear Factor consists of spooky challenges. Awards will be given to the team or individual that conquers their fear the most Friday, October 28, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. ...