JONESBORO
Volume 24, Issue 10 October 2020
COMMUNITY NEWS “One Great Community�
Joy B. Day, Mayor jday@jonesboroga.com
Councilmembers: Pat Sebo-Hand, Mayor Protem Bobby Lester Tracey Messick Billy Powell Donya Sartor Ed Wise Ricky L. Clark, Jr., City Manager David Allen, Community Dev. Director Joe Nettleton, Public Works Director Pat Daniel, Asst. City Clerk Sandra Meyers, Finance Derry Walker, Code Enforcement Fincher Denmark, Legal Counsel Keith Wood, Municipal Judge Jerry Patrick, City Solicitor City Hall (770) 478-3800 Jonesboro PD (770) 478-7407 NON-Emergency # (770) 477-3550
JONESBORO MAIN STREET
6th ANNUAL SCARECROW CONTEST
City Awards Small Business Grants
As a result of the Cornonavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the City of Jonesboro recently received $190,000 in The contest is open to all businessfunding to assist its es, families, individuals, clubs, and small businesses. The organizations in Jonesboro and (CARES) Act was Clayton County. Contestants are passed by Congress with overwhelming, encouraged to assist setting up their bipartisan support and displays in downtown Jonesboro signed into law by for the Fall Season. 1st Place President Trump on Winner will receive a $100 Visa March 27th, card, and there is no cost to 2020. This over $2 enter! For complete details and entry form, drop by City trillion economic relief Hall or access www.jonesboroga.com. package delivers on commitment to proGet your CREATIVE JUICES flowing and Join in the Fun tecting the American people from the public City Named Finalist in health and economic Georgia Initiative for Community Housing impacts of COVID-19.The City Grant was for specific uses: interior The Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH), under cleaning, adverting, inventory, exterior freshening-up, and signage. the auspices of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs By providing capital, the program is intended to help businesses offers communities a three-year program of collaboration and survive the recovery phase of the pandemic and help prepare them technical support related to housing and community developto thrive in a post-pandemic future. All small businesses in the City ment. The Initiative helps communities create and launch a lolimits of Jonesboro for more than a two year period and meeting cally based plan to meet their housing needs. GICH assists com- certain other criteria were invited by email to complete an applicamunities in improving their quality of life and economic vitality tion. Grants of $1500.00 each were presented to 127 businesses in through the development of locally-driven housing and regenerathe City of Jonesboro. We appreciate our Businesses.
tion strategies. This is achieved through: Technical assistance, Collaboration, Expert presenters, Training, Facilitation, Consensus building, Networking, and Mentoring. GICH is a very sought-after and competitive program for communities since it offers assessment, growth strategies and revitalization assistance.
REMEMBER A VETERAN TODAY Crosses in remembrance of deceased Veterans are displayed in the City of Jonesboro on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Drop by City Hall and complete a form to remember your Veteran permanently. A nominal fee ($20) [optional] is used for construction, flag purchase, and replacement costs over the years. We will display the name, service, and POW or MIA status. Deadline for November 2020 display is October 9. Call Maria or Pat at (770) 478-3800. Non-residents of Jonesboro are welcome to apply.
TARA PACKAGE OPENS The official ribbon cutting at Tara Package was held on September 16. Pictured at right are the owners of Tara Package, Hyon Mi and Jung C. Tak. Tara Package is located at 8525 Tara Boulevard and is a full bottle store, offering a variety of wines, liquors, and other beverages. Dignitaries attending the ribbon cutting included Chairman Jeff Turner, Chamber CEO Valencia Williamson, Mayor Joy B. Day, Councilmembers Ed Wise and Pat Sebo, as well as many City employees. Welcome, Tara Package!
Get to Know…Richard Jones
Get to Know… Scott Freeman
JPD STATS: AUGUST 2020
Citations 493 Warnings 331 Accidents 55 Arrests 38 DUI 15 CID Active Cases 160 Active Warrants 530 Probation, Active Cases 254 Like us on Facebook:
City of Jonesboro, Ga Police Department
Special Market Day Sgt. Richard Jones has worked in the Scott Freeman has been an employee of City of Jonesboro for 13 years. During Jonesboro Public Works since May of that time, he has served as a patrolman 2017. He is a native Atlantan. Scott works and in CID. He currently is Sgt./Shift in sanitation and also cuts grass, keeping Supervisor of B-shift. Sgt. Jones enjoys our City clean and neat. He enjoys riding various sports. He is married and is the motorcycles, fishing, going to the shooting father of six children, who keep him range, and spending time with family. busy when he is not protecting the citi- Scott has one brother and one sister, three zens of Jonesboro. Mrs. Jones recently stepsisters, Dad and Stepmom, Jim and earned status as a Registered Nurse. Cindy Freeman, and his late mother, Congratulations and thank you to Lynn Freeman. We Sgt. and Mrs. Jones. appreciate you, Scott Freeman!
Jonesboro Farmers’ Market Saturday, October 3 8 am – 12 pm Lee Street Park
-Vendor Fun -Food Trucks & More!
What Should I Do if I am Stopped by an Officer of the Law?
1. PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY *Right side of the roadway, as far from Approved: traffic as possible. • Conditional Use Permit for a pet care, grooming, and pet sitting business at 172 North *Turn off engine/ music/cell phone Avenue *If dark, turn on your flashers and interior • Conditional Use Permit for a wellness center at 166 South Main Street lights. • Replacement of two 7.5 ton Carrier RTU gas package air conditioner units for the Police 2. REMAIN CALM and ask all passengers Department. to remain quiet and calm. • Fee Waiver & Partnership request for a Unity Day event at Lee Street Park on September *Keep seatbelts fastened. 19, 2020 for promoting the 2020 Census. *Stay in your seat/don’t get out of vehicle. Special Presentations: *Dr. Morcease Beasley, Superintendent of Schools 3. MAINTAIN HANDS IN PLAIN VIEW, *2019 Fiscal Year Audit: Fulton & Kozak, Auditors preferably on the steering wheel. *Do not make any movement that might be CLEANUP DAY Sponsored by interpreted by the officer that you are hidBeautification Committee ing or searching for something. On Saturday, September 12, citizens 4. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED. 1.Bats can live for 30 years. True or False *Driver’s License, Proof of 2. How many mosquitoes can a bat eat in an and other volunteers gathered at Lee Vehicle Registration, and hour? A. 300 B. 1200 C. 2300 D. 5000 Street Park to scour the City for litter. Teams of two were active on several Proof of Insurance. 3. Bats are the fastest mammal on Earth. City Streets. Following the cleanup, a 5. COMMUNICATE CLEARLY True or False picnic lunch was enjoyed at the Park. *Answer questions fully & clearly. 4. Some bats can survive being encased in Want to participate in a future event? *If you disagree with the officer, wait to ice. True or False have the chance to do it before a judge in 5. How many babies do bats have at a time? Contact Derry Walker, (770) 478-3800 for infora courtroom.. The citation will show the A. 35-50 B. 8-10 C. 90-100 D. 1 mation. Help date and location of your court date. 6. Bat drippings are called A. Secto keep our City 6. CHARGE OR CITATION B. Guano C. Baume D. Chrima clean by pick*If the citation is not clear, ask the officer 7. The largest bat has a wingspan of up to for an explanation respectfully. A. 2 feet B. 6 feet C. 10 feet D. 15 feet ing up litter near your *Refusal to sign the citation can result in 8. The world’s largest bat colony is in an arrest or being taken to the police A. Texas B. Louisiana C. Transylvania house or business. Let’s station to post collateral. D. Mexico make *Your signature is not an admission of 9.Bats are endangered species. T or F Jonesboro the guilt. It only means that you received the 10.Bats find their food by A. Smell cleanest City citation. B. Sight C. Sound D. Feel in the state of SAFE DRIVING OUT THERE! Answers on page 4 Georgia! COUNCIL NOTES—September 2020
BAT TRIVIA
MOVING FORWARD IN THE CITY
NATIONAL FAITH & BLUE WEEKEND
YARD OF THE MONTH
October 9-12, 2020
National Faith & Blue Weekend is based on the premise that strong communities are built on mutual respect and understanding. As law enforcement and faith institutions work together, neighborhoods thrive. At the heart of this initiative is the reinforcement of connections between law enforcement professionals and the communities they serve. The National Faith & Blue Weekend organizers represent every major national law enforcemembership and organization Completed renovation/addition at Mark Skibiel Law, ment in the United States and every faith 160 South McDonough Street. (770) 872-4389 tradition. The effort is being coconvened by MovementForward, Inc. and the USDOJ Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. It is sponsored by FirstNet Built with AT&T along with the Motorola Solutions Foundation and Wrap Technologies. Check local Foster, Foster & agencies for FAITH AND BLUE Smith events in your area. (770) 478-4000
WORK IN PROGRESS
For More Info: faithandblue.org
139 South Avenue Salvador Lopez & Isabel Ortiz They have resided in Jonesboro for over one year, and their three children attend Clayton County Schools.
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United States Naval Academy Track Team having BBQ on Lee Street at Jordan Sartor’s house. (Submitted by Donnie Sartor)
Mike & Melissa Dean @ City Hall. (Submitted by Joy Day)
Jonesboro City Hall 124 North Avenue Jonesboro, GA 30236
Community Calendar OCT 3
Special Market Day, LSP, 8 am—12 pm
OCT 5
Council Work Session, 6 pm, PD
OCT 7
Design Commission, 4:30 pm, CH
OCT 8
DDA, 6 pm, PD
OCT 9-12
National Faith and Blue Weekend
OCT 12
Council Meeting, 6 pm, PD
OCT 19
Historic Preservation, CH,5:30 pm
OCT 26
Beautification Comm., 5:30 pm
BAT Trivia answers 1. True 2. B 1200 3. True-The Mexican free-tail bat can reach speeds of 100 mph! 4. True 5. D 1 Bat mothers can find their babies among millions of other bats by sound and smell. 6. B Guano It is prized as a fertilizer. Guano was Texas’s biggest export until oil was discovered. 7. B 6 The largest bat is the flying fox of the South Pacific. The smallest is the bumblebee bat, smaller than a thumbnail. 8. A Texas—The Bracken Bat Cave 9. True –More than half the species in N. America are in danger. 10. C Sound. They can find food in total darkness, by emitting inaudible high pitched sounds, 10-20 beeps per second, listening to echoes. For more information, see www.nature.org
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Remembering Dean’s Barbecue
Dean’s Barbecue founders Jessie & Essie Dean Dean’s was a family owned business in Jonesboro for almost 70 years! In their heyday, Dean’s would go through 75-80 hams per week. PORK was the only game in town! Dean’s was known for their Brunswick Stew, great hand-chopped BBQ pork sandwiches, BBQ plates and BBQ by the pound for purchase– all cook over an open pit. Dean’s famous sauce (family recipe) was the big draw and one of it’s biggest fans was Truett Cathy of Chick-fil-A fame. Mr. Cathy started frequenting Dean’s in the 1940s! Roger, Chris, Barbara, Jane, and Mike, among other family members worked at Dean’s over the years. Customers came from far and wide to taste Dean’s BBQ. Sadly, Dean’s closed its doors for good in 2017.