JONESBORO COMMUNITY NEWS
Volume 25, Issue 6 June 2021
One Great Community, Many Stories
Joy B. Day, Mayor jday@jonesboroga.com
Council: Pat Sebo-Hand, Mayor Protem Bobby Lester Tracey Messick Billy Powell Donya Sartor Ed Wise Ricky L. Clark, Jr., City Mgr. Tommy Henderson, III Chief of Police Richard A. Godfrey, Asst. Chief of Police David Allen, Comm. Development Joe Nettleton, Pub. Works Dir. Pat Daniel, Asst. City Clerk Ken Thompson, Finance Derry Walker, Code Enforcement Fincher Denmark, Legal Counsel Keith Wood, Municipal Judge Jerry Patrick, Solicitor City Hall (770) 478-3800 Jonesboro PD (770) 478-7407 NON-Emergency # (770) 477-3550 TIP LINE: (470) 543-2011
CITY CENTER ATRIUM NAMED FOR MAYOR JOY BRANTLEY DAY
On March 31, 2021, during the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Jonesboro City Center, City Manager Ricky Clark announced that the Atrium in the City Center would be named, by a unanimous vote of City Council, the “Joy B. Day Atrium.” Mayor Day was first elected Mayor in 1995. Under her leadership, the City has moved forward steadily, building all current City parks, two major Streetscapes in the downtown area, numerous sidewalk, paving, and drainage projects in the City, all funded by grants, most of which the Mayor wrote on behalf of the City. She initiated the Comprehensive Plan, City Concerts, the building of Lee Street Park, City Newsletter, Downtown Development Authority, the Main Street Program, Broad Street Plaza, and the new City Center (City Hall & Police Department). Mayor Day has been a resident of Jonesboro since 1971 and is a retired (35 yrs.) Principal of the Clayton County School System. She served as an adjunct professor at both Tift College and Mercer University. She currently serves as a board member of the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Governance Board of ARC. She is also on the Southern Regional Medical Center Board. Mayor Day is active in the Georgia Municipal Association and the Metro Atlanta Mayors’ Association. The receipeint of many civic awards, Mayor Day maintains her down-to-earth attitude toward life. She is a native of Thomaston, Georgia and has one son, Brantley E. Day (pictured above). Listed in her official biography at www.jonesboroga.com is her affinity for small town life and her love for the City of Jonesboro and its people. Mayor Day expressed her appreciation: “I am humbled and overwhelmed by such an honor. It has been my
pleasure to serve the citizens and City of Jonesboro. Thank you for this recognition, especially on behalf of my family.”
Jonesboro PD is CALLING ALL SENIORS!
YARD OF THE MONTH
Sign up for our SCOPE Program Senior Citizens’ Outreach Plus Engagement
“SCOPE” means to look at carefully. Magnifying our senior citizens gives the Jonesboro Police Department the ability to support our senior community through outreach plus engagement. SCOPE creates an opportunity for JPD to identify the needs of our seniors, craft solutions, and improve the quality of life. JPD will conduct regular welfare checks in person and by telephone. Law enforcement partnered with our senior citizens cultivates a sense of security, restoring confidence for our senior population to be more socially interactive while realizing they are part of one great community. A portion of the Community Garden of Jonesboro has been officially reserved for members of SCOPE to receive fresh veggies, once harvested. Jonesboro PD will hand-deliver fresh veggies to your home. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SIGN UP FOR THE SCOPE PROGRAM, CALL THE JONESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT AT (770) 478-7407.
1171 Tanglewood
Goldie Oney Ms. Oney has been a resident of Jonesboro for 31 years.
“YOGA ON THE GREEN” is Returning! Saturday, June 5, 9-11 am (Free) Broad Street Green
Get to Know…
Clifford Thompson
Get to Know… Fred T. Phan
JPD STATS: APRIL 2021 Citations 503 Warnings 180 Accidents 56 Arrests 33 Warrants: 294 (FTA) DUI: 3 CID Active Cases 161 Probation, Active Cases: 282 Training Hours 32
VOP Warrants: 225
A’Lexus Terrell Graduates
Clifford Thompson has been employed by the City of Jonesboro Public Works Department since March of 2020. Clifford came to us with a great deal of experience, having worked for the City of Louisville, Georgia for ten years. He works each day to keep our city clean and beautiful by cutting grass, weed eating, and any and all tasks assigned to him. Clifford’s family includes his mother, Emma Thompson. Thank you, Clifford Thompson, for your hard work in Jonesboro.
Police Officer Fred Phan has been employed since March 2020. He enjoys all kinds of sports and exploring waterfalls, hiking trails, caves and national parks. Officer Phan has been married for 24 years, and has two grown sons and one teenaged daughter. He escaped Vietnam on a fishing boat with his sister in 1980 and lived in a refugee camp in Malaysia for 2 years, then with his sponsor family in Racine, Wisconsin. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, served combat duty in Iraq, retiring in 2015. Officer Fred Phan, thank you for your service to Jonesboro!
June is National Dairy Month
IN LOVING MEMORY
Please join the JPD family in congratulating our graduate, A'lexus Terrell, who serves as Records Clerk at JPD. A’lexus graduated in May from Albany State University with a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice. Congratulations A'lexus, we are proud of you!
How Much Do You Know?
Answers page 4
1.True or False. All 50 states in the US have at least one dairy farm. 2.How much milk does the average cow produce per day? (A) 6 gal. (B) 3 gal. (C) 10 gal. (D) 1 gal. 3. How many pounds of milk does it take to make one pound of butter? (A) 3 B (10) (C ) 21 (D) 34 4. What is the most popular cheese in the U.S.? (A) Mozzarella (B) Cheddar (C) Swiss (D) Jack 5. True or False. Cows have an acute sense of smell, and can smell something up to six miles away. 6. What is America’s favorite ice cream flavor? 7. About how many slices of pizza does the average person eat in a year in the U.S.? (A) 12 (B) 24 (C) 36 (D) 46 8.True or False. The yellow color of butter comes from beta carotene in the grass cows eat. 9. On what day of the week is the most ice cream sold? 10. How many stomachs does a cow have?
Leroy “Love” Glenn 1955-2021
IN REMEMBRANCE
June 4: Kimberly Luttery - I am Wonderfully Made June 11: Marcus Williams, Nubian Bookstore Presents: When I Grow Up I Want to Own June 18: Scottie Crews -Ellen E. Goes Fishing – Author grew up in Jonesboro June 25: Shaneice White - Black Girls Make Magic
DAIRY QUEEN - 265 North Main Street “Home of the BLIZZARD!”
Best $6 lunch in town! SHAYNA ONEY 1982-2021
CONCERT COMING ON JULY 3 ! Mark your calendar NOWLee Street Park
Fries, Onion Rings, Salads, Chicken Nuggets, Hotdogs, Grilled Hamburgers. Sundaes, Milkshakes, Cones, Blizzards, Frosted Drinks and much more! Enjoy a Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake for Your special event.
BROAD STREET events Saturday, June 12 “Pop-up Market” Jonesboro High School’s Majestic Marching Cardinals Band Awards Ceremony
On April 19, the Jonesboro Band Program, under the direction of Mr. Lynel Goodwin, recognized the hard work and accomplishments of their scholar band members at Lee Street Park. They honored the Senior Band Class who acquired over $2.8 million in band scholarship offers to attend colleges of their choice. Mr. Goodwin would like to say thank you to all of the JHS Administration/Staff, District, City and Community Support throughout this "different" and unprecedented year. Way to go, Majestic Marching Cardinals, and Mr. Goodwin!
Wednesday, June 16 “Kanvas & Karaoke” Friday, June 25 “Country Music on the Green” Details at www.jonesboroga.com or Call Cable Brooks at (770) 478-3800
Congratulations, Officer Jackie Cash
On Friday, May 14, 2021,Officer Jackie Cash graduated from the Fulton County Pub. Safety Training Ctr. and was sworn into office by Chief Tommy Henderson in Jonesboro. Pictured above are Officer Cash and her family: (l to r) Son, Brandon (CCPD), Officer Cash, Son, Jack, (Henry Co. Sheriff’s Department), and husband Kenny Cash. Welcome to the Jonesboro family, Officer Cash. Good work, Officer Cash!
PUBLIC WORKS ANNOUNCEMENT
When piling leaves & branches for pick up, please remember to stack only an amount equal to the size of a washing machine. This enables us to pick up EVERYONE’S cuttings in a reasonable amount of time. Thanks!
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CITY ARCHIVES COMMUNITY CALENDAR June 2
Design Review Comm., 4:30 PM
June 3
DDA, 6 pm
June 5
“Yoga on the Green,” 9 am
June 7
Council Work Session, 6 pm
June 9
City Court, 8 am
June 12`
“Pop-up Market,” Broad Street
June 14
City Council Meeting, 6 pm
June 16
“Kanvas & Karaoke” Broad Street
June 21
Historic Commission, 5:30 pm
June 25
“Country Music on the Green” Broad Street
June 28
City Court, 8 am
June 28
Beautification Comm., 5:30 pm
June 29
Promotions Comm., 4:30 pm
June 30
City Court, 8 am
The Community News is published at Jonesboro City Hall. Written & Edited by Mayor Joy B. Day. To submit news, email jday@jonesboroga.com
JONESBORO
FARMER’S MARKET SATURDAY 9 am-1 pm WEDNESDAY 10 am-1 pm
Lee Street Park Trivia Answers
1.True 2.C 3.C 4.B 5. True 6. Vanilla 7. D 8. True 9. Sunday 10. 4 stomachs Rate yourself:
9-10 Correct: Cream of the Crop! 7-8 Correct: Moo-velous! 6 Correct: Kind of Cheesy… 5 or less Correct: Sour Milk!!!
Anne Wise (baby of the family), a resident of the City for many years, is pictured above with her family who lived near Boston, in Chocituate, Mass. Above are Anne’s parents, George and Ruth Harris, and the children (oldest to youngest): George, Robert, Stephen (Dec.‘71) Charlann, Ruth, Richard (Dec.‘69) Mary, Betty, David, Edward, William, & Anne. Anne’s birth announcement was titled “Cheaper by the Dozen.” Thanks, Anne Wise, for sharing this treasure with our readers.