JONESBORO COMMUNITY NEWS
Vol. 26, Issue 5 May 2022
Joy B. Day, Mayor jday@jonesboroga.com
Council: Tracey Messick, Mayor Protem Bobby Lester Billy Powell Donya Sartor Pat Sebo-Hand Ed Wise Ricky L. Clark, Jr., City Manager Tommy Henderson, III, Chief of Police David Allen, Community Development Nina Robinson, Finance Derry Walker, Code Enforcement City Hall (770) 478-3800 Jonesboro PD (770) 478-7407 Non-Emergency (770) 477-3550 TIPLINE: (470) 543-2011
Beautification Committee Erects N.E.A.T. Sign in the City The Jonesboro Beautification Committee, under the leadership of Chief Code Enforcement Officer, Derry Walker, recently erected the first N.E.A.T. sign in the City on West Avenue. The NEAT Program (Neighbors Engaging, Assisting, Teaming Up, a cleanup project, was initiated to keep litter off the streets and right of ways. “Team Betty Wallace” was organized by Mike Padgett on West Avenue. Regular cleanups were held in that area, qualifying the street for a NEAT designation. Citizens and local groups are invited to become a part of NEAT and “adopt” a street. If you are interested, please contact Derry Walker, (770) 478-3800. Pictured above right: Mr. and Mrs. Michael Padgett. At right: The Jonesboro Beautification Committee.
CITY CONCERT Series 2022
May 14 “Jazz Under the Stars” 7 pm Lee Street Park June 4
July 2
Aug 6
Bring a lawn chair for seating. Patrons may also carry in food & drink, no glass bottles. Food trucks & concessions will be present. All concerts are free.
WAYFIELD Foods Donates Body Camera to Police Department
BHW Metals, LLC Contributes
In response to a request to local businesses from Mayor Joy B. Day, Wayfield Foods has stepped up and donated a Body Camera valued at $2700 to the Jonesboro Police Department. Greg Edenfield, President of Wayfield Foods, expressed his company’s appreciation and support of JPD. Wayfield Foods in Jonesboro is located at 8777 Tara Boulevard. BHW Metals, LLC,(Mr. David Morgan), located at 113 Johnson Street in the City, donated $500 toward body camera purchase. Thanks to both companies for your generosity toward our Police Department and the safety of our officers! Pat Sebo-Hand Completes Municipal Leadership Institute Focused on helping city officials enhance and sharpen their leadership skills, the Knox Leadership Institute is required for city officials to attain higher certificates of training. Enrollment is limited so participants may receive intense training in collaboration and communication. Councilmember Pat Sebo-Hand recently completed the multi-day seminar sponsored by the Georgia Municipal Association and the University of Georgia. Congrats, Pat Sebo-Hand!
CITY CENTER UPDATE The Jonesboro City Center building located west of Lee Street Park will open in late Summer of 2022. A new street, City Center Way, forms the entrance off Smith Street. The white marble exterior panels should begin appearing very soon. The building contains space for City Hall operations, Jonesboro Police Department, and the Probation and Court Departments. Visitors will be greeted with an airy open atrium featuring a barista area. Just off the atrium is a spacious Community Room (seats 180) for special events. The first floor will house City Hall reception, permits, business licenses, Community Development, Code Enforcement, Probation Services, and a Courtroom. On the second floor are the Administrative Offices for City Hall and the Jonesboro P.D. as well as a spacious conference room. Large windows on the east side of City Center give a view of the park. The building will highlight a clock tower on the south end of the second floor. A plaza entrance between the park and the City Center will form a meeting place for citizens and visitors to mingle.
THE FRONT PORCH PLAYERS PRESENT
MEET YOUR OFFICERS
“The Sweet Delilah Swim Club”
May 13-15, 20-22
All performances are held at the Jonesboro Presbyterian Church, 1842 Jodeco Road Call at (770) 897-1404 www.thefrontporchplayers.com Res. Seating: Adults:$15 Seniors & Children: $12 Gen. Admission: Adults: $12 Seniors & Children: $10 Group rates available. Shows: Fri./Sat.:7:30 pm Sun.: 2:30 pm
Jonesboro Kiwanis Club and “Nothing But the Truth,” a local nonprofit, are now sponsoring three Little Free Libraries in the City for children. Below,left: Massengale Park; Top right, Lee Street Park, and Bottom, right, Jonesboro Crossing Apartments. Thank you!
Officer Donnail Demens
IN MEMORY
Officer LaKeisha Lucas Patrol Unit
JPD STATS: MARCH 2022 “To ProTecT & Serve”
Citations: 1050 Accidents: 64 Warrants: (FTA) 319 CID Active Cases: 27 Probation, Active: 274 Training Hours: 56
Tiombe Nikia Robinson “Lady Tee” 1974-2022
BHW Metals, LLC, established in 1959, is one of the largest sheet metal contractors in the southeastern United States. Their outstanding reputation is built on quality fabrication, highly efficient installation, and a company culture that emphasizes safety at all times. BHW manufactures and installs duct systems for office buildings, hotels, healthcare facilities, laboratories, institutions, manufacturing plants, and other specialized industrial applications. Their 86,000 square foot shop, located at 113 Johnson Street in Jonesboro contains modern equipment for sheet metal fabrication including computerized plasma cutters, spiral duct machines, and duct coil lines. BHW’s team is highly trained and committed to safety and craftsmanship. Whatever your project needs, BHW Metals LLC has the tools to get the job done. Call (770) 471-9303 for further information. Jonesboro is proud to have BHW Metals, LLC in the City!
Patrol Unit
Warnings: 242 Arrests: 66 DUI: 2
VOP Warrants: 222
De-Escalation, Sexual Assault Inv., Internal Affairs for Investigators, GACP Training, GCIC & LASO Training, Firearms Requalification, Deadly Force, Ballistic Shield, Community Relations, Autism, T.E.N. Training, Due Regard, Miscellaneous Police One Training
Wayfield Foods was founded in 1982 by Ron Edenfield and Ralph Calloway. Wayfield quickly began to stand for quality meats, superior service and competitive prices. Since that time, Wayfield Foods, with the help of its extraordinary staff and dedicated managers, has opened stores throughout Metro Atlanta, has supported the surrounding communities and is known as a leading employer with more than 500 employees throughout its various locations. Wayfield has a commitment to integrity, the pursuit of excellence and respect for everyone. Visit Wayfield Foods today in Jonesboro at 8777 Tara Boulevard. Thank you, Wayfield Foods for your service to our citizens and staff in the City of Jonesboro! IN REMEMBRANCE
William (Bill) Wells
MAIN STREET JONESBORO EVENTS IN MAY
YARD OF THE MONTH- May 2022
Cinco De Mayo Street Festival Food Trucks, Mariachi Band, and More. May 5-Downtown Jonesboro-Main Street 5:00 pm (no te lo pierdes!---don’t miss it!)
Derby on the Green Sat. May 7 City Green 5-9 pm Cost $60.00 per person Price includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, 1 Mint Julep, 1 "horse" ticket. Other tickets and drinks may be purchased. Door prizes, Best Ladies Hat prize, Best Dressed Male prize. Fun, Fun, Fun! Tickets available at Eventbrite.
Filmed in Jonesboro!
TCM Big Screen Classics Present Smokey & the Bandit 45th Anniversary
Vickie Smith
Keith & Kendall Norrington
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Nina Robinson, Finance Officer
For the fiscal year ending FebruSee ary 28, 2022, revenue recognized “Smokey” is $1,353,405 or 22% of adopted on $6,046,280 budget revenue. Year The Big Screen to date expenditures are AMC Southlake $1,027,591, which represents a & spend rate of 17% of budget. Tinseltown Total tax revenue recognized as Fayetteville of the end of February 2022 is $1,185, 310 and includes ProperApril 29 ty Tax revenue of $619,503, May 1-2 LOST distributions of $141,542 Tickets available and Franchise Fees of $16,777, Occupation Tax (Business Liat cense) is currently $152,948. Fathomevents.com Funds expended year to date or reflect the ongoing directives of Box Office City Council.
Dunson Family - Geneva Dunson Peach is the Baby.
216 Lee Street - Deborah Watkins Ms. Watkins has lived in Jonesboro for one year.
Leanna Brown
FARMER’S MARKET OPENS May 7, 2022 9 am-1 pm Every Saturday Special Events on Opening Day! For information, contact City hall, (770) 478-3800 Pat Sebo-Hand, Manager
Morris, Marion, & Wilbur Whaley
Emma Lou & John Moore; Mary Alice Moore Varner, Beverly Ann Moore Gaston Harvey Hooks
“Butch’s” - Butch Hand
“A Glance at the Past” - Photos Courtesy of Katherine Smith
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PETS OF THE MONTH
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
With warmer weather approaching, MAY 2 Council Work Session, 6 pm, PD please keep your MAY 3 Promotions Comm., 5:00 pm, CH grass trimmed regularly...let’s all MAY 4 Design Review Comm., 4:30 pm, CH pick up litter that we MAY 5 CINCO DE MAYO Street Festival see along the byways 5 pm, Main Street of Jonesboro. MAY 7
Farmer's Market Opens, 9 am, LSP
MAY 7 YOGA on the GREEN, 10 am, LSP
MAY 7
DERBY on the Green, 5-9 pm
MAY 9
City Court, 8 am, PD
MAY 9
Council Meeting, 6 pm, PD
May 14
City Concert, 7 pm, LSP
MAY 16 City Court, 8 am, PD
May 16
Historic Preservation, 5:30 pm, CH
MAY 23 City Court, 8 am, PD MAY 23 Beautification Comm., 5:30 pm The Community News is published at Jonesboro City Hall. Written & Edited by Mayor Joy B. Day To submit news,
email jday@jonesboroga.com
Happy Spring!
OWNERS: Becky & Bobby Gardner FAMOUS DAYS IN MAY
May 8, 1794 - The U.S. Post Office is established. May 8, 1945 - V-E Day, Germany signs unconditional surrender. May 8, 1980 - The World Health Organization announces that Smallpox has been eradicated worldwide. May 9, 1914 - President Woodrow Wilson declares Mother's Day. May 10, 1797 - The first U.S. Navy ship, named United States, is launched. May 17, 1884 - Alaska becomes a U.S. territory. May 17, 1954 - The first "Running of the Kentucky Derby" is held at Churchill Downs.
ADVICE CORNER
“Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” — Henry Van Dyke