Vol. 19, Issue 1
The Community News A Newsletter for the Citizens of Jonesboro, Georgia Joy B. Day Mayor
Feb.-March 2015
jday@jonesboroga.com
Councilmembers: Bill Powell, Mayor Protem Jack Bruce Wallace Norrington Pat Sebo Bobby Wiggins Ricky L. Clark, Jr., City Cler k Joe Nettleton, Pub.Wor ks Dir . Franklin Allen, PoliceChief Sandra Meyers, Finance Shayla Harris, Economic Dev. Derry Walker, Code Enfor cement Steve Fincher, City Attor ney Ronald Freeman, J udge Keith Wood, Assoc. J udge Jerry Patrick, City Solicitor City Hall (770) 478-3800 Jonesboro PD (770) 478-7407 NON-Emergency # (770) 477-3550
CITIZENS ARE URGED TO HONOR A VETERAN
Each Memorial Day (MAY) and each Veteran’s Day (NOV), the City of Jonesboro will display flags in memory of deceased veterans. The project began two years ago to honor our Veterans. If you live in the City and would like to honor any deceased veteran, you may complete a form with basic information. A one time voluntary donation of $10 helps to defray costs of cross construction, flag purchase, and erecting the crosses, as well as replacing the memorial as time elapses. Family members of former residents may also honor a deceased veteran. Forms may be completed at City Hall or downloaded at www.jonesboroga.com. Let’s honor those who made a sacrifice to keep our country free and to preserve our rights and liberties as Americans. Deadline for Memorial Day 2015: May 8, 2015.
Happy Birthday Chester Gipson
Mr. Chester Gipson of Crowder Street celebrated his 90th Birthday on December 28, 2014. Mr. Gipson has been a resident of Jonesboro for 60+ years.
Congratulations!
2015 BUDGET APPROVED Public Hearing was held on Dec. 22, 2014; the City’s $4.1M Budget was approved on Dec. 29, 2014. It includes two additional Public Works employees, one Police Patrolman, police body cameras, and a 3% employee cost of living raise. Copies are available at City Hall.
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As part of our City Fitness Initiative, we invite you to walk with us each Wednesday at City Hall. Walks begin at 5:15-5:30 pm. We will walk for one hour and end at City Hall. Our walk will be a good way to get in shape, see Jonesboro sites, and socialize. Come on over to City Hall and hit the streets with us. If you have questions, call (770) 478-3800.
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Dear Citizens, Mayor’s Message Streetscape 2 was bid successfully in Nov 2014; we are ready to begin! Costs have risen due to utility and material prices. Streetscape will be a source of pride in Jonesboro for years to come, extending both north and southward, with the utilities underground, decorative lighting, new sidewalks and benches. Lee Street Park bid opening is scheduled for February 4, 2015. We hope to break ground in a few weeks on that project as well. Both of these ventures are being accomplished with grant funds and SPLOST. I invite you to attend city meetings and events; you will meet friends and gain a clearer understanding of the challenges our city faces. Join our Phone Tree for friendly reminders by calling (770) 478-3800. Now that our new website is in place, www.jonesboroga.com, I hope you will find it easier to keep track of city business. Don’t forget our Facebook page, City of Jonesboro Government. May 2015 be your best year yet. Joy Day