JONESBORO COMMUNITY NEWS
Vol. 26, Issue 11 November 2022
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
The Jonesboro City Center is Finally Open!
In grand fashion, City Officials have announced the official opening of the Jonesboro City Center. As staff worked diligently to ensure that all items were carefully and properly moved, the theme of customer service filled the air. During the transitional period, staff went through several training sessions on customer service, enhancing the customer experience and mastering ways to better serve our customers. Located at 1859 City Center Way, directly behind Lee Street Park, the City Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and has a large community room and atrium available for rent by the general public. On Saturday, October 22nd, City Officials were joined by various stakeholders at a masquerade celebration unveiling the new facility. The City Center combines both City Hall functions and the Jonesboro Police Department. The event was sponsored by Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, Sports Café, Tara Package, Nouveau, Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, Hogan Construction, Fincher Denmark, Clayton County Water Authority, Georgia Power, Low Temp Industries, Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity & Truist. One of the key highlights of the event was the dedication of the Joy B. Day Atrium. Pictures are included on the middle insert of the newsletter. Pictured are Officers Nunez & Peace in front of the City Center.
MEET YOUR OFFICERS
Officer Carrie Oliver In Loving Memory Mr. Byron “Butch” Hand 10/22/34—10/01/2022
Officer Armani Ladson
JPD STATS “To ProTecT & Serve” sep 2022 Citations: 729 Warnings: 140 Arrests: 68 Warrants: (FTA): 304 CID Active Cases:12 Probation, Active: 388
Accidents: 55 DUI: 0 VOP Warrants: 228
Training Hours: 119– FBI Leadership Institute, Virtual Academy Training, Sovereign Citizen Movement, Use of Force, Vehicle Pullovers, Field Training Officer.
EVERY DAY CARS ARE STOLEN
Driver/Warehouse Help Wanted 1457 Stockbridge Road 770-414-4444 40 + hours per week | Medical/Health & Vision $13—$15 per hour
JONESBORO CITY COUNCIL
Join the Newman Wetlands Center for their annual Wetlands & Watershed Festival to be held on November 5, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will be held 2755 Freeman in Hampton, Georgia. Event attendees Officer ArmaniRoad Ladson willAnita have theC. opportunity Taylor to hear wildlife stories in the outdoor classroom. Various exhibitors and vendors will be on site for food options, and more. 1932-2022
Pictured Left to Right: Councilman Bobby Lester, Councilman Ed Wise, Councilwoman Dr. Donya Sartor, Mayor Pro Tem Tracey Messick, Councilman Billy Powell and Councilwoman Sebo Hand
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH— THE BEST OF CLAYTON COUNTY The City of Jonesboro is excited feature The Best of Clayton County as our Business of the Month. Located at 238 Stockbridge Road in Jonesboro, the Best of Clayton County is your ultimate resource guide for attractions, shopping, and events in Clayton County. The Best of Clayton focuses on community engagement for both the Clayton County resident and the local business owner. They engage the community through both in-person meetups and events and through their online presence. This engagement includes a local business directory program were Clayton County residents can find products and services all with local servicing. With the local business owner in mind, The Best of Clayton continues to provide a range of branding, marketing, and promotional services. Live, work, and play with the Best of Clayton County at www.bestofclaytoncounty.com. Join us in congratulating them!
The Community News Jonesboro City Center 1859 City Center Way Jonesboro, GA 30236
COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOV 7
Work Session, 6 pm, JCC
Pre-Sorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Jonesboro, GA Permit No. 7
MEET THE JCC RECEPTIONISTS
NOV 12 Fall Cleanup, 10am, E. Mimosa NOV 14 City Council, 6 pm, JCC NOV 21 Historic Comm, 5:30 PM, JCC NOV 24 City Offices Closed NOV 25 City Offices Closed
NOV 26 Small Business Saturday NOV 26 Pop Up Shop, 10 am, JCC
Pictured Above: Monica White
NOV 28 Beautification Comm, 5:30 pm JCC DEC 3
Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting 5 PM, Main Street
The Community News is published at Jonesboro City Hall. Written & Edited by Ricky L. Clark, Jr. To submit news: rclark@jonesboroga.com
Pictured Above: Emonei Cummings