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Locust Grove Makes Major Land Purchase in the Downtown Area
The city of Locust Grove now has a greater say how its downtown area develops, following a major land purchase in June 2024. The city committed to buy about 10 acres located off Cleveland Street. When considering the land purchase and the upcoming Peeksville Road extension, the city is making...
Stonemont Park 75 South Starts Construction in Locust Grove
A new three-building industrial park has secured construction financing to begin building. Stonemont Park 75 South will be located on highway 42 in Locust Grove. Land disturbance work began in May 2024. The project consists of 113 acres between SR 42 and I-75. ...
Food Truck Fly-In 2024 Happening This Saturday in Hampton
Family fun is on the horizon this Saturday in Hampton. Henry County is hosting the second annual Food Truck Fly-In at Atlanta Speedway Airport. The airport is located on Speedway Blvd. The 2024 Food Truck Fly-In will be Saturday, June 15, from 10 am to 3 pm. Food Truck Fly-In...
Construction Can Begin on New Roundabout in Downtown Jackson
The Georgia DOT has issued the Notice to Proceed to start construction on a new roundabout in downtown Jackson. It will be at Georgia 16 and Georgia 42 on the west end of town. The state approved the project’s construction bid in April 2024. The estimated completion date is summer...
Top 10 most attractive U.S. cities for residents over 60
SmartAsset evaluated which U.S. cities and states had the highest number of people aged 60 and older moving in or out to determine what areas are most attractive to that age group. Originally published on smartasset.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
Clayton County Board of Commissioners Announces Budget Hearing for FY 2025, Invites Community Participation
Attention Clayton County residents: mark your calendars for a critical financial discussion that affects your community. According to a public notice released by the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, there's a Budget Hearing on the horizon, slated for Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the comfortable hour of 6:00 p.m. Any stakeholders with skin in the game, which is really all of us who tread the county's soil, are welcome to attend the shindig at the Commissioners’ Board Room, 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia.
Clayton County Board of Education holds second public hearing for SY 2025
JONESBORO, Ga. – The Clayton County Board of Education held its second public hearing on the fiscal year 2025 superintendent’s proposed budget on Monday, June 3. The budget addresses Superintendent Dr. Anthony W. Smith’s five priorities: cultivating a school safety culture, promoting a positive work environment, increasing academic achievement, maintaining financial stability and sustainability, strengthening the organizational structure, and enhancing infrastructure and new facilities.
Clayton County couple says Lovejoy Police chief used excessive force during arrest, department tells their side of the story
LOVEJOY, Ga. — A Clayton County couple accuses the Lovejoy Police chief and other officers of using excessive force during a unique arrest in the department's parking lot. Rashawn Banks felt he was choked before being tased and put in handcuffs almost exactly two weeks ago. A spokesperson for...
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