The Community News A Newsletter for the Citizens of Jonesboro, Georgia Joy B. Day Mayor
Vol. 20, Issue 5
May 2016
jday@jonesboroga.com
Councilmembers: Larry Boak Jack Bruce Wallace Norrington Billy Powell Pat Sebo Ed Wise Ricky L. Clark, Jr., City Cler k Joe Nettleton, Public Wor ks Dir ector Franklin Allen, Police Chief Sandra Meyers, Finance Derry Walker, Code Enfor cement Steve Fincher, City Attor ney Keith Wood, Municipal J udge Jerry Patrick, City Solicitor City Hall (770) 478-3800 Jonesboro PD (770) 478-7407 NON-Emergency # (770) 477-3550
ZIKA Virus Poses Threat to Public
The World Health Organization has declared the ZIKA virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. No vaccine exists to prevent the ZIKA virus, which is spread by mosquito bites, but there are things we can do to protect our community and ourselves. One of the simplest and most effective ways of preventing the virus is the “TOSS and TIP.” TOSS away old containers or other items where water can collect, including old flower pots. TIP outdoor furniture to avoid standing water on cushions. Also, avoid interaction with mosquitoes by staying indoors from dusk to dawn when mosquitoes are most active. If you must be outside, protect your skin with repellant and wear appropriate clothing. Light colors are least attractive to mosquitoes. For more information about ZIKA virus, go to www.cdc.gov.
“Jazz in the Park” Lee Street Park Amphitheatre -6pm May 7, 2016 Featuring Ken Ford, Chandra Currelley and the Riverdale High School Jazz Band
*****JONESBORO DAYS, ***** Southside Music Fest and Cultural Extravaganza Saturday, May 14 Jonesboro Days will be held at the Fir ehouse Museum on West Mill Street from 12-4 pm. Come and meet old and new friends and neighbors and enjoy the food and other activities. Rep. Mike Glanton is sponsoring the Southside Music Fest and Cultural Extravaganza at Lee Street Park, 12-6 pm. Music, food, community information, great entertainment and networking! BOTH EVENTS ARE FREE.
CITY RECEIVES GOHS GRANT
RICKY L. CLARK, JR. APPOINTED CITY ADMINISTRATOR On April 11, 2016, by a unanimous vote of 5-0, the Jonesboro City Council appointed City Clerk Ricky L. Clark, Jr. as City Administrator for the City of Jonesboro. Mr. Clark began his service to Jonesboro on Sept. 2, 2014. He previously served as Assistant City Clerk in Union City and as County Clerk in Spalding County. He is a graduate of Spalding High School, and received his Municipal Clerk Certification from the Carl Vinson Institute, University of Georgia. When questioned about his new role, Mr. Clark said: “I see this new role as another way to serve and to build partnerships. I intend to finish projects we have begun and to continue to improve our practices and operations to make them more effective and efficient. I will work to maintain and build on the momentum of economic success we have experienced. My mother instilled in us two great tenets of leadership: Lead by Example, and Look A fter the Troops. The leadership characteristics that motivate me are Integrity, Vision, Courage, and Passion.” Welcome to your new position, Ricky Clark! Jonesboro Farmer’s Market
Opening Day Saturday, May 7, 2016, Acting as a liaison between the Jonesboro 8am-12 pm Lee Street Park Police Department (JPD) and the Market Area Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), Officer John Upole applied for a department Farmer’s Market will be held grant to improve highway safety and officer twice per week: response to traffic enforcement. On Tuesday →Saturdays: 8am-12pm March 22, 2016 JPD received notification of an → Thursdays: 11 am - 1 pm award of a $10,000.00 grant for highway safety. The grant was awarded based on the application made by Officer Upole and 100% attendance to all (GOHS) meeting by Officer Upole and/or members of the department at the monthly meetings. Also, due to Officer Upole’s 100% monthly reporting of the department statistics to GOHS. Thank you, Officer John Upole!