JONESBORO COMMUNITY NEWS
Vol. 25, Issue 11 November 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 David Allen, Comm. Development Brandon Hermsmeier, Public Works 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
CITY ELECTION TUESDAY, NOV. 2
Election of 3 (three) councilmembers *VOTING IS AT LEE ST. ELEMENTARY* Qualified Candidates (Vote for 3) Alfred Dixon Cameron Dixon Bobby Lester (Incumbent) Billy Powell (Incumbent) Pat Sebo-Hand (Incumbent)
TOPPING OFF CEREMONY HELD
Jonesboro City Center to Open Summer 2022
On October 2, 2021, a topping out party was held by Hogan Construction, builder of the Jonesboro City Center on Smith Street. Work Crews, RECRUITS GRADUATE FROM POLICE ACADEMY City Staff, and principals of Pictured above are new Jonesboro police officers: Left, Of- Hogan Construction, Nelson ficer Tiyanna Mays, and Right, Officer Tavio Peace. Center, (Wakefield Beasley), Public Asst. Chief Richard Godfrey. Officers Mays and Peace gradu- Private Partnership Project ated from the Fulton County Police Academy on September Management, Shear Structur17, 2021. Congratulations and Welcome, new officers! al, the Foresite Group, and Conway & Owen attended. HELP US CHOOSE A THEME Before the last piece of steel was lifted onto the building, FOR THE attendees were able to “sign CHRISTMAS PARADE! the beam” for posterity. The Email your theme to Cable Brooks 30,000 sq. ft. Art Deco buildcbrooks@jonesboroga.com ing will house the Jonesboro *Only one entry per person* City Hall, Jonesboro Police Include your name, address, and phone Department, Court Services & Probation, Community Develnumber opment, and Code EnforceWinner and a Guest will ride in the Parade ment. A large Community and receive $100! Room will serve the citizens DEADLINE TO ENTER: of Jonesboro for years to Nov 3, 12:00 pm come.
JONESBORO LIBRARY REMAINS CLOSED City residents and others with the 30236 zip code have waited over a year for the Jonesboro Library to reopen. It was closed due to HVAC problems and has remained closed. Do you miss the library and its services? Jonesboro Library has stood at the corner of Lee Street and Smith Street for over 50 years...every other community in Clayton County has a viable library except Jonesboro! For Jonesboro, the Library is a place for students to do research, use the computer, and gather books and other materials after school. Our senior citizens rely on the library for reserved books. The Jonesboro Library is a much used resource in our City. If you miss the library and think EVERY Community needs a library, a source of knowledge, an opportunity for young and old, please voice your concerns to our County Commissioners. Our District Commissioner is Demont Davis (770) 477-3216. Commission Chair is Jeffrey Turner. For a full listing of commissioners, see www.claytoncountyga.gov.
PLEASE AVOID BURNING LEAVES AND TRASH IN THE CITY Burning pollutes the neighborhood and is dangerous for the elderly and those with allergies. We ask that you pile leaves by the curb away from the street, and we will pick
them up. Thanks!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THANKSGIVING DISH? (Besides TURKEY)
JPD STATS: September 2021
Alicia Wingster: “Sweet potatoes, Apple Pie, and Potato Salad.”
Cable Brooks: “Dressing and Cranberry Sauce.” Samaria McCoy: “Broccoli Casserole and Sweet Potato Pie.”
Citations: 514 Warnings: 120 Accidents: 21 Arrests: 43 Warrants: (FTA) 331 DUI: 5 CID Active Cases: 163 Probation, Active: 305
VOP Warrants: 216
Training Hours: 1026 hours: Cultural Awareness, Basic Mandate, Transporting Prisoners, Chief Exec. Training, Instructor Training, Police Legitimacy, Building Positive Police Relations
Clark Receives Training Certificate
Victor Sneed: “Honey Ham.”
Alex Coleman: “Pumpkin Pie.”
Louise Bunn: “Candied Sweet Potatoes.”
Anthony Watkins: “Sweet Potato Pie and Honey Baked Ham.”
HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY!
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Jonesboro City Manager, Ricky L. Clark, Jr. received the prestigious Certificate of Recognition from the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Annual Convention in Savannah on Aug. 9. The Institute is a cooperative effort of GMA and the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government. To receive a Certificate of Recognition, a city official must complete a minimum of 42 units of credit, including at least 18 hours from a list of required classes. “This is an outstanding achievement,” said GMA Executive Director Larry Hanson. “We commend City Manager Clark for this accomplishment and for the dedication he’s shown in using this valuable resource to become a more effective city official.” Congratulations, Mr. Clark! GUEST COLUMNIST Tommy Dupuis My first job after returning from the Army (Vietnam)
I worked for a seismograph crew in the swamps of South Louisiana. Dynamite below ground was detoand nated. The seismic waves returning City of Jonesboro, Ga Police to the surface were measured. From Department this a determination of possible oil See you on FACEBOOK! and gas reservoirs was made. Around Shreiver, LA there were so many water moccasins MARK YOUR it was unbelievable. I had about 40 pounds of cable coiled CALENDAR around my neck walking in chest deep water laying it out. NOW… Someone had to walk ahead of me with a big stick to ward Jonesboro off snakes that were literally every 15 to 20 feet away. God Christmas Parade forbid that you stepped off into a hole. After that it was to Saturday, December 4 the marshes out of Grand Chenier. We were working off of Family Christmas Tree a marsh buggy, and crawfish were everywhere. As we Lighting / Music/ Food/ San- rolled along we could see nothing but dollar signs...just a net was all we needed. This is where I got a toenail fungus ta Claus/to follow the in my big toe that persists to this day. I was on the very Parade at Lee Street Park Robert Samples back, and the buggy took off quickly. It had huge tracks on it like tank tracks. I was going off the back directly onto the WELCOME NEW BUSINESSES! tracks. I pushed off with one foot and did a back flip just Main Street Grocery Mart 281 N. Main Street barely missing the tracks. I sunk about two feet in the marsh Total Lifestyle Change, Inc. 177 N. Main Street Beyond Beauty Hair Clinic/Salon 1287 Hwy 138, #2 mud. We had quite a crew of Crowley elites out there: Me, B&M Pinestraw & Lawn Services 8273 Tara Boulevard Cooter Wiggins, Johnny Stakes, a Chastain from Rayne, Don Basilo Motors, LLC 194 Jonesboro Road, #E2 and a few more that elude my memory. 1A1 Logistics A&F McNeal Group, Inc. Extra Space Storage Auto Tech Car Sales, LLC
124 S. Main Street, #2L 194 Jonesboro Road, #U1 8500 Tara Boulevard 194 Jonesboro Road, #N4
(Tommy Dupuis is a city resident, a native of Louisiana and a Vietnam Veteran. Tommy is a raconteur with an interesting background and many stories.. He has worked on oil rigs, managed restaurants, and other diverse pursuits. He and wife Laura, have two daughters, Anna & Mary Katherine.)
IN LOVING MEMORY Rebecca Gilliard will conduct a sawgrass basket weaving workshop on Sat. Nov. 6, 10 am-2 pm (770) 473-5457
Michael Messick 1961-2021
Please pile leaves BESIDE the curb, away from the edge, not too near the street. Leaves in the street fall into catch basins and clog our waterways and drainage systems. We will vacuum them up….Thanks, Public Works.
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Dog Grooming 253 North Main Street
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Council Work Session, PD, 6 pm
NOV 2
City Election Day, 7 am-7 pm
NOV 3
Design Review Comm., 4:30 pm
NOV 4
Downtown Dev. Authority, PD, 6 pm
NOV 8
City Court, PD, 8 am
NOV 8
Council Meeting, PD, 6 pm
NOV 9
Fall Festival Job Fair, 12-4 pm, City Green, Broad Street
NOV 15
Historic Preservation Comm., 5:30 pm
NOV 22
Beautification Comm., 5:30 pm
NOV 23
Promotions Comm., 4:30 pm
PET OF THE MONTH Friday, November 5 12 pm - 6 pm
The Millar Law Firm Blood Drive
151 N. Main Street
Molly - Age 5
NOV 25-26 Thanksgiving Holidays, City Offices
Closed
DEC 4
Christmas Parade - Tree Lighting The Community News is published at Jonesboro City Hall. Written & Edited by Mayor Joy B. Day To submit news, email jday@jonesboroga.com
Very Special Work Session on November 1
Introduction of New Police Officers and Sergeants’ Pinning Ceremony 170 South Main Street, 6:00 pm
BACK THE BLUE!
Owner: Kaitlyn Manning
Why can’t you take a turkey to church?
They use FOWL language!
NOV 1