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Clayton County Central Services Department Receives “Excellence” Award
For Immediate Release October 12, 2023 News Release Clayton County Central Services Department Receives “Excellence” Award (Clayton County, GA) - The Clayton County Central Services Department has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Annual Achievement of Excellence in...
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Listen to the NEW- Clayton connected Podcast: Mentor Protégé Program (MPP) Offer for Small Business
Clayton County has implemented a Mentor Protégé Program to help eligible small businesses (protégés) gain capacity and win County contracts through partnerships with more experienced companies that are willing to fill the mentor role. The MPP’s primary objective is to...
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2023 Plant Sale Fundraiser
The cool fall weather is the best for planting your favorite fruit trees and ornamental plants in Georgia. Shop over 50 varieties of flowering and fruit plants at the 2023 Clayton County Plant Sale Fundraiser to support the extension service programs for the...
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The Clayton County Office of Economic Development needs your input for a Small Business Incubator.
Dear Clayton County Community Members and Business Leaders, As the Clayton County Office of Economic Development moves forward with our mission to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth within Clayton County, we are excited to announce a significant...
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Career Readiness: Learning About Veterinary Medicine
Join the Clayton County Extension Service for Career Readiness: Learning about Veterinary Medicine for youth in 5th grade and up on Mon,. November 20, 2023, from 9:00 a.m.- 1 p.m. at1262 Government Circle, Jonesboro, GA 30236. To register, call 770.473. 3945...
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Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Break the Silence and End the Violence
Clayton County Solicitor-General Charles A. Brooks, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, presents Love Shouldn't Hurt: Break the Silence and End the Violence. We are asking everyone in the county to wear purple on October 27, 2023, to support this...
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Clayton County Senior Services Staggered Entry Cafeteria Hours
For Immediate Release October 9, 2023 NEWS RELEASE NOTICE Clayton County Senior Services Staggered Entry Cafeteria Hours (Clayton County, GA)-Clayton County Senior Services is implementing staggered entry hours during lunch at the Frank Bailey Senior Center, 6213...
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Notice: Clayton Performance Review
For Immediate Release October 9, 2023 Clayton Performance Review FY 2024 - Quarter 1 Department Presentations (Clayton County, GA) –The Clayton County operational departments present quarterly Clayton Performance Reviews (CPR) at the Board of...
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Commissioner Gail Hambrick Presents Fall Festival 2023
Put on your costumes and join Commissioner Gail Hambrick for the 2023 Fall Festival on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Parking and shuttle service available at North Clayton Middle School located at 5517 W Fayetteville Rd, College Park, GA 30349....
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Using Technology to Promote Early Literacy
The Office of Digital Equity is excited to host Waterford Upstart for an early learning workshop for pre-k students, their parents, and surrounding daycare centers in Clayton County. Waterford Upstart is a free at-home early learning program that provides tools,...
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Clayton County Solicitor-General Charles A. Brooks presents The Pink Pumpkin Patch: October Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Join the Clayton County Solicitor-General’s Office in honoring those affected by Breast Cancer. Submit the names of fighters, survivors, and departed that you wish to be honored in our Pink Pumpkin Patch of Support to Miranda.Kim@claytoncountyga.gov. Each name...
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2023 Valor Awards
The Valor Public Safety Awards pays tribute to Clayton County's public safety professionals. Watch the event here: https://youtu.be/Cdz5juc8rng #Claytonconnected
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Halloween Carnival Friday, October 27, 2023
District 1 Commissioner Dr. Alieka Anderson and Clayton County Parks & Recreation Department present the Halloween Carnival on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 5 - 8:30 p.m. at Rex Park, 3499 Rex Road, Rex, GA 30273. #Claytonconnected *Parking and Shuttle Service...
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Chairman Turner and Parks and Recreation to Host FREE Breast Cancer Walk and Festival
For Immediate Release: October 4, 20236 NEWS RELEASE Chairman Turner and Parks and Recreation to Host FREE Breast Cancer Walk and Festival (Clayton County, GA)–Chairman Jeffrey E. Turner and Clayton County Parks and Recreation Department are preparing for the 2023...
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Veteran of the Month – October
Colonel (Retired) Harriet Lewis Staten Colonel (Retired) Harriet Lewis Staten was born and raised in Albany, GA to the late Sarah Lee Jefferson and Joe Lee Lewis (A Vietnam Veteran). She is the oldest of 8 children: 6 brothers (Ricky, Karl (deceased), Frank, Victor,...
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Clayton County: September 28, 2023 Sip and Sounds
Chairman Jeffrey E. Turner in partnership with Parks and Recreation recently hosted Sip & Sounds. Watch a recap of the event here: https://youtu.be/VRWgGbDUcJY #Claytonconnected
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A.C.T.I.O.N Community Network Meeting – Lunch and Learn
Join the Clayton County Office of Youth Services and The Progress Place for a Lunch and Learn A.C.T.I.O.N Community Network Meeting on Thurs., Oct. 19, 2023, from 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. at Lakeview Event Center, 2300 Hwy 138, Jonesboro, GA 30236. Registration in...
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Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Updates: Progress for Pennies
SPLOST project updates are ongoing. Visit the www.claytonsplost.com website for more information on projects and improvements throughout Clayton County thanks to the 1-cent sales tax. Watch the latest updates below. #ProgressforPennies
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Clayton County: September 18, 2023 Sip and Sounds
Chairman Jeffrey E. Turner in partnership with Parks and Recreation recently hosted Sip & Sounds. Watch a recap of the event here: https://youtu.be/ugvHFtexHMU #Claytonconnected
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Breast Cancer Walk & Festival Sat., Oct. 14, 2023
Chairman Jeffrey E. Turner and Clayton County Parks and Recreation present a Breast Cancer Walk & Festival on Sat., Oct. 14, 2023, from 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. at South Clayton Recreation Center, 1837 McDonough Rd. Hampton, GA 30228. To register and purchase a...