Volume 22, Issue 5
City of
JONESBORO
May 2018
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTTER
Councilmembers: Pat Sebo, Mayor Protem Larry Boak Alfred Dixon, III Bobby Lester Billy Powell Ricky L. Clark, Jr., City Manager Joe Nettleton, Public Works Director Franklin Allen, Police Chief Pat Daniel, Asst. City Clerk Sandra Meyers, Finance Derry Walker, Code Enforcement Steve Fincher, Attorney Keith Wood, Municipal Judge Jerry Patrick, City Solicitor City Hall (770) 478-3800 Jonesboro PD (770) 478-7407 NON-Emergency # (770) 477-3550
Ed Wise
“JONESBORO DAYS” Saturday, May 19 11:00 am-3:00 pm Firehouse Museum 103 West Mill Street Drop by and enjoy a hot dog lunch! FUN for the whole family...
Neighborhood Watch Returns! Monday, May 21—6:00 pm
Jonesboro Police Department - 170 South Main Street
Be a part of making our city safer for everyone. Without citizens, Neighborhood Watch cannot function. Mark your calendar now...make the commitment. Hope to see you there.
2018 Farmer’s Market Begins May 12—Lee Street Park Saturdays, 8 am-12 pm Wednesdays: 10 am-1pm
For additional information or VIP reservations, contact events@jonesboroga.com
WELCOME TO THE
RURAL ZONE. Our Downtown has been designated as one of nine inaugural Rural Zones across the state of Georgia. Through 2022, this program will provide huge tax credits to people and businesses who create new jobs, purchase downtown properties, and restore life to vacant buildings in the heart of our community. For more details, please contact Ricky L. Clark, Jr., City Manager rclark@jonesboroga.com
Summer Concert Schedule 2018 All Concerts & Movies are at Lee Street Park
May 12: JAZZ Concert (see ad above) June 3: Eagles Tribute (Terry Brock) 7:00 pm June 21: Sips & Sounds– 7:00 pm July 7: Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute (Shining Star)—7:00 pm July 19: Sips & Sounds– 7:00 pm August 4: City Concert TBA, 7:00 pm August 11: MOVIE UNDER THE STARS, “Sing” August 16: Sips & Sounds-7:00 pm
Congratulations to Pam Scott
Deputy Tax Commissioner ANNE WISE Retires Congratulations to Anne Pam Scott of North Wise, a resident of the City, McDonough Street on her retirement from the retired from Clayton County Tax CommisJonesboro Chik-fil-A sioner’s office after 25 years on March 31, 2018 of service. Anne is married to after 25 years of Ed Wise, Jonesboro City dedicated service. Councilman. Happy Days! Pam is a Jonesboro native and previously retired from service with the Clayton CounHistorical Jonesboro/Clayton County Inc. ty Court System. We wish her many years “GEORGIA FORKLORE BY MOONLIGHT” of happiness in her retirement! May 4 - 5, 2018 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Stately Oaks—Jodeco Road
ARTS CLAYTON NEWS May 1-24: On Display
Adults - $10 Children 5-12 - $5 Children under 5 free
Stories from Native Americans, The Revolutionary War, Civil War, Ghost Stories and local "tales," refreshments and music. Tickets at Juddy's Country Store or call Stately Oaks at 770-473-0197
HUMANE SOCIETY NEWS Shelter: 7810 N. McDonough St. (770) 471-9436 Donations: Clayton Co. Humane Society P.O. Box 2116 Jonesboro, GA 30237 Simone & Nicholas These cute seniors need a loving home, together or separately.
CITY BLOTTER March 2018
Citations – 538 Warnings— 310 Accidents—47 Arrests— 116 DUI—5 Property Checks— 604 Warrants— 424 Probation— 652 Criminal Invest.—4 Training Hours— 61
#SHOPJONESBORO Obiorah Fields, LLC 157 South McDonough St. “A Plaintiff’s Law Firm...Your Rights, Our Fight” (404) 994-6218 *****
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
ARTS CLAYTON SUMMER CAMPS
154 South Main Street “We can help you to achieve your financial goals” (770) 473-3520
Disney Aladdin Kids Kaleidoscope Camp, K-5
Lister & Holt, LLC
$225—Sibling & Early Registration Discounts
Singing Acting Dancing, Drawing, Painting 3-D Art
Apollo Amateur Night “LONG LIVE THE MUSIC” Youth Teen Camp, Grades 6-9
Cost $225 –Sibling & Early Registration Discount Musical Theatre Sketch Class 3-D Art Acrylic Painting Guitar Set Design Word Art/Calligraphy For registration info: artsclayton.org
or call (770) 473-5775
NOTE All Firehouse Museum activities and programs will resume in June at the Alpha Omega House located at 127 College Street. Garbage containers must be moved behind the residence on the day of garbage pickup. NO GARBAGE CONTAINERS MAY BE KEPT IN FRONT OF RESIDENCES. Thanks!
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Tiger Lily is a beautiful cat looking for a home.
102 South Main Street “Largest criminal defense firm in Georgia” (770) 210-8200 *****
H & G Plumbing & Septic “Top Quality Plumbing...No job too big or too small” 218 North McDonough Street (770) 914-3877 *****
JAM Bonding 8896 Tara Boulevard “When You’re in a Jam, Here I am!”
(770) 477-7865 *****
Final Touch Frame Shop 309 North Main Street “Custom framed photos or momentos”
(770) 472-1148 *****
Reid’s Auto Repair 244 South Main Street “ Family Owned & Operated”
(678) 558-3823
Shop Local!
CITY SHOTS
YARD OF THE MONTH
Owners: Marc & Rhetta Shephard 109 West Mimosa Dr.
MAIN STREET MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN Consider becoming a member of Main Street today! Show your support of our downtown development efforts. Monies collected go directly to businesses in our city and for development. All work on the Main Street effort is volunteer. Call Cable Brooks or Ricky Clark at (770) 478-3800.
Mailbox Brigade Have you looked at your mailbox lately? The appearance of your property begins with your mailbox. Use this checklist: 1. Is you mailbox leaning? 2. Does it need painting? 3. Are your house numbers missing or not displayed on the box? If you answered YES to any of the questions, please take care of it today. Help to make our City and your neighborhood look GOOD. Let’s take pride in Jonesboro. (If you need help with your mailbox, call Derry Walker at City Hall.)
Recipe from “Through the Years Recipe Book,” available for purchase at Stately Oaks or City Hall. $17) .
“The West Mimosa” —Jack & Laura Farrar Jack & Laura Farrar bought The Warren House in 1992. The house was a hospital during the Battle of Jonesboro and holds great historic significance for both Union and Confederate soldiers. The Warren House served as a day hospital for the treatment of abused children and adolescents for over ten years. The Farrars converted it into an event venue, and it now hosts wonderful events of all kinds.
*Prosecco *Crème de Cassis *Tea, unsweet is preferred, but sweet will work For each glass, mix equal parts Prosecco and Tea. Add a splash or tablespoon of Crème de Cassis.
BUSINESS FEATURE
The Warren House
Make the right choice when it comes to your event. Our highly trained and talented staff is here to meet any and all of your needs. Our onsite bar offers a full selection of champagne, wine, and beer for your convenience. Reach out to us at The Warren House to schedule your event today. We promise you won’t be disappointed with the fast, friendly service you will receive. *Corporate business meetings & seminars *Birthdays *Baby showers & bridal showers *Celebration & holiday gatherings *Rehearsal dinners *Anniversary parties *Reunions & graduation celebrations *Quinceaneras *Bar mitzvahs & bat mitzvahs *Private luncheons, dinners & banquets
102 West Mimosa Drive (678) 685-1821 or (404) 414-3459 www.warrenhousereception@ gmail.com
Jonesboro City Hall
Pre-Sorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Jonesboro, GA Permit No. 7
124 North Avenue Jonesboro, GA 30236
Community Calendar May 3
DDA Meeting, PD, 6:00 pm
May 7
Work Session, PD, 6:00 pm
May 8
Hill Family Band, FM, 6:00 pm
PET OF THE MONTH
CITY ARCHIVES
May 12 Farmer’s Market, LSP, 8 am–12 pm May 12 JAZZ CONCERT, LSP, 7:00 pm May 14 Council Meeting, PD, 6:00 pm May 16 Farmer’s Market, LSP, 10 am-1 pm May 16 Econ. Restruct. Comm., CH, 4:30 pm May 17 Covered Dish Supper, FM, 6:00 pm May 17 City Business Lunch, FM, 12:00 pm May19
Farmer’s Market, LSP, 8 am-12: pm
May 19 JONESBORO DAYS, FM, 11 am-3 pm May 21 Historic Pres. Commission, CH, 5:30 pm May 21 Neighborhood Watch, PD, 6:00 pm May 23 Farmer’s Market, LSP, 10 am-1 pm May 26 Farmer’s Market, LSP, 8am-12 pm May 30 Farmer’s Market, LSP, 10 am-1 pm
“Jack” Owners: Joel and Angelina Aviles North McDonough Street
Coming Next Month!
The Front Porch Players present
“The Glass Menagerie” June 1-3, 8-10 For tickets: www.frontporchplayers.com Or call (770) 897-1404 1842 Jodeco Road—First Presbyterian Church
Firehouse Museum Activities Tues. Movie, 6 pm Thurs. Bingo, 6 pm (10 & OLDER) Activities end on May 19 and will be held at 127 College Street starting in JUNE.
Butch Hand—USMC
The Community News Published at Jonesboro City Hall Written & Edited by Mayor Joy B. Day To submit news items, call 770) 478-3800. Items must be submitted by the 20th to appear in next month’s edition or email jday@jonesboroga.com .