Clayton News

11/23/2025

ELDER: Our gratitude should not be seasonal

My yard is covered under a blanket of leaves and pine straw calling out to me to get busy with my rake and leaf blower.

11/23/2025

RONDA RICH: Southern rules of dinner

Tink and I had a precious friend named Roy Hodnett. Roy, the kindest, most perfect Southern gentleman had, with his pretty wife, Anne, raised their family in Viriginia.

11/23/2025

ARMSTRONG-REINER: What is greatness?

The church this weekend will celebrate Christ the King Sunday. So I share again what Jesus being a king is all about.

11/22/2025

Clayton County continues to improve on CCRPI scores

JONESBORO — In the recently released 2025 College and Career Ready Performance Index by the Georgia Department of Education, Clayton County Public Schools has improved for three straight years in

11/22/2025

Rising cost of auto insurance a tough problem to solve

ATLANTA — Drivers saw rising auto insurance bills in recent years, yet the industry was not seeing gains, an advocate told state lawmakers Friday. Companies offering commercial, health and life

11/22/2025

CLARENCE PAGE: Epstein case exposes divisions in MAGA unity, but for a good cause

He's back!

11/22/2025

TIMOTHY DALY: Colorful bark and berries add interest to the landscape

The city of Atlanta is sometimes referred to as the ‘City in the Forest.’ Our area is blessed with a diverse range of trees that thrive in our climate. We

11/22/2025

One Man's Opinion: MTG 2.0

As we watch our local, state and federal elected officials in office and action, their public media appearances and more salacious comments tend to overly define their public persona.

11/22/2025

Local veteran receives a fresh start with improved home

STOCKBRIDGE — The mission of Habitat for Humanity is “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope,”

11/22/2025

Republican Rep. Marjorie Greene Friday announced that she will resign her seat in the House of Representatives. Her last day in office will be Jan. 5.

11/22/2025

JONESBORO — Plans for a 232-lot subdivision on Ga. Highway 54 across from Mundy’s Mill High School will go forward after the Clayton County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning and a future land use amendment.

JONESBORO — Plans for a 232-lot subdivision on Ga. Highway 54 across from Mundy’s Mill High School will go forward after the Clayton County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning

11/21/2025

Showstopping party bites for holiday celebrations

When gathering around the table with family and friends during the holidays, the main course is often front and center, but every great host or hostess knows it's not always