Clayton News

01/19/2026

ATLANTA — The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), in partnership with The King Center, celebrates the 2026 King Holiday with the launch of a commemorative bus honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.

ATLANTA — The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), in partnership with The King Center, celebrates the 2026 King Holiday with the launch of a commemorative bus honoring Dr. Martin

01/19/2026

Clayton County will host its first Public Information Open House (PIOH) for the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lake Spivey Recreation Center, 2300 Walt Stephens Road, Jonesboro.

Clayton County will host its first Public Information Open House (PIOH) for the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lake Spivey

01/19/2026

The Clayton County Youth Commission, in partnership with the Clayton County Health District’s Youth Council, successfully hosted a Mental Matters event Saturday at the Flint River Community Center in Riverdale.

01/19/2026

CLAYTON COUNTY — Jan. 12 marked a huge accomplishment for Justin O. Cooper, founder and Chief Executive Officer of JOCMedia.

01/19/2026

ATLANTA – Georgia District 75 Rep. Eric Bell, D-Jonesboro, recently helped introduce House Bill 954, known as “Eric’s Law,” legislation that would provide additional support and recognition for Georgians living with physical or mental disabilities t…

ATLANTA – Georgia District 75 Rep. Eric Bell, D-Jonesboro, recently helped introduce House Bill 954, known as “Eric’s Law,” legislation that would provide additional support and recognition for Georgians living

01/19/2026

ELLENWOOD — Delta’s industry-leading Propel Career Path Program and Middle Georgia State University, alongside Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS), have launched a dual enrollment aviation program for CCPS students aspiring to be the next generatio…

ELLENWOOD — Delta’s industry-leading Propel Career Path Program and Middle Georgia State University, alongside Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS), have launched a dual enrollment aviation program for CCPS students aspiring

01/18/2026

Clayton State University in Morrow hosted the 35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast Saturday in the Student Activities Center.

Clayton State University in Morrow hosted the 35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast Saturday in the Student Activities Center. The Concerned Black Citizens Coalition of Clayton County sponsored

01/18/2026

JOHN PEARELL: We should live ready

Eschatology is a study of end times.

01/18/2026

ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors recently welcomed new members and elected leadership for 2026.

01/18/2026

THE FIT LIFE: Do you really need a detox? Your body already has one built in

Every year around this time, you start seeing it everywhere.

01/18/2026

ARMSTRONG-REINER: Renew ourselves in the ways of God

Some of the last words she said were “It’s okay. I’m not mad at you.”

01/18/2026

STEVEN NORRIS: The hidden battle of addiction

The epidemic of addiction has wreaked untold havoc on individuals and families throughout our community, nation, and world.