JONESBORO COMMUNITY NEWS
Vol. 25, Issue 10 October 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 TIP LINE: (470) 543-2011
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COVID numbers are increasing. Protect yourself & others Mayor Joy B. Day of Jonesboro has been tapped for the by getting the vaccine today.
MAYOR DAY SERVING AT ARC
Local Leadership Housing Action Committee for the Atlanta Regional Commission. The group will work to improve housing affordability through honest and detailed conversation about the challenges faced in tackling housing issues, learn about issues and challenges surrounding housing affordability, and sign on to a shared commitment and set of actions that will address housing challenges in their jurisdictions. Mayor Day serves on the Governing Committee and a voting Board Member at the ARC.
CITY ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Election of 3 (three) councilmembers ***VOTING IS AT LEE STREET ELEMENTARY*** Qualified Candidates (Vote for 3) Alfred Dixon Cameron Dixon Bobby Lester (Incumbent) Billy Powell (Incumbent) Pat Sebo-Hand (Incumbent) Early Voting - City Hall October 12 - 29, Tuesday-Friday 9 am-5pm Saturday Voting: October 16 & 23 9 am-5 pm
CANDIDATE FORUM-October 11, 7:00 pm
170 South Main Street Come and hear the candidates speak on city issues...find out WHO is in the know! Be an informed voter .
Access important local covid info: https://covid-georgia.com/today-ingeorgia
New EXTRA SPACE STORAGE Opens
8500 Tara Boulevard State of the art storage, offering climate controlled, video surveillance, a well-lit facility, manager onsite during office hours, and controlled access.
JOIN US FOR GEORGIA CITIES WEEK! October 3-9, 2021 “Shaping the Future”
Georgia Cities Week is a way to celebrate Jonesboro, our citizens & staff. Residents can learn about city services and functions and make new friends at the same time. We invite everyone to attend our special events. Monday, October 4: Celebrate the City - Attend Work Session, 6 pm, 170 S. Main St.: Special Citizen Recognition Tuesday, October 5: Breakfast on the Green 7:30-9:30 am, Broad Street Plaza, citizens & business owners invited. Meet City Staff, enjoy breakfast on us, celebrate Georgia Cities Week. Thurs., October 6: City Block Party - Corner of Spring & Dean Sat., October 9: Jonesboro Downtown Street Festival and Bike Run EACH DAY: Live interviews on FACEBOOK ! GCW Committee: Councilmembers Pat Sebo-Hand & Donya Sartor
JPD STATS: august 2021
Citations: 598 Warnings: 168 Accidents: 54 Arrests: 39 Warrants: (FTA) DUI: 1 CID Active Cases: Probation, Active: Training Hours:
325 161 307 27
VOP Warrants: 217
WAY TO GO,
JONESBORO MIGHTY MARCHING CARDINALS Winners of the $10,000 #GreatAtlanta BandChallenge
presented by
@hot1079atl & @datboyinc At right center: Lynel Goodwin, Band Director and Felicia Brown, Principal at JHS
FOR VENDOR REGISTRATION: EVENTS@JONESBOROGA.COM TICKETS $7 IN ADVANCE / $10 AT DOOR For Bike Tour Registration-Visit https://www.bikereg.com/the-jonesborodowntown-street-festival-and-bike-ride-event
YARD OF THE MONTH
152 Spring Street
Owners: Derrick & Tarron Powell The Powells have lived in the City for seven years.
IN MEMORIAM
JONESBORO FORWARD - Comprehensive Plan
Called “Jonesboro Forward,” the plan will provide guidance on the best ways to use and develop land, improve infrastructure, and boost economic opportunities. The plan is set for completion within the 4th quarter of this year. All residents, property owners, civic groups, business owners, employees, and government workers are urged to complete the survey. Those interested in completing the survey should visit https://publicinput.com/2021Jonesboroforward Sign up on the site and you will receive periodic updates and have an opportunity to review draft documents & provide feedback to the steering committee. Please take the time to let us hear your opinions for the future of the City of Jonesboro.
HONOR A VETERAN
Robert (Bob) Hepler 1949-2021
Bob served on the first DDA Board in the City. He was a visionary.
OF JONESBORO FacesFACES of jonesboro
IN LOVING MEMORY
Flags and crosses are posted twice yearly (Memorial and Veterans Day) downtown to honor deceased Veterans. A one time $20 fee will insure that your veteran is honored now and in the future. If you would like to honor a family member or a friend, complete a form at City Hall. Deadline for an initial Bonnie (Sheronne Yvonne) Mann registration for Veterans Day this year is Monday, October 25. 1944-2021
The Community News Jonesboro City Hall
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124 North Avenue Jonesboro, GA 30236
Call for ARCHIVE Pictures City residents, we need pictures of YOU! Please email your pictures to us. We will add them to our permanent City archive.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR OCT 1
Topping Out Party, 10:30 am-1:00 pm Smith Street - City Center Site -RSVP
OCT 3-9
GEORGIA CITIES WEEK (page 2)
OCT 4
Work Session, 6 pm, PD
OCT 5
Breakfast on the Green 7:30 am - 9: 00 am Broad Street Plaza
OCT 6
Design Review Comm., 4:30, CH
OCT 6
City Block Party, 6 pm, corner of Spring and Dean Streets
OCT 7
Downtown Dev. Authority, 6 pm, PD
OCT 9
Downtown Street Festival and Bike Run
OCT 11
City Court, 8 am, PD
OCT 11
FAITH & BLUE, 3:30-5:00 PM
OCT 11
City Council, 6 pm, PD
OCT 13
City Court, 8 am, PD
OCT 18
Historic Comm., 5:30 pm, CH
OCT 25
City Court, 8 am, PD
OCT 25
Beautification Comm., 5:30 pm
OCT 26
Promotions Comm., 4:30 pm, CH
OCT 29
Halloween BOO Drive-Thru, Lee St Elem., 6-9 pm
CITY ARCHIVES
jday@jonesboroga.com Looking for
PETS
Of the Month City residents, email a shot of your pet. Include your name, street, and pet’s name and age. jday@jonesboroga.com The Community News is published at Jonesboro City Hall. Written & Edited by Mayor Joy B. Day. To submit news, email jday@jonesboroga.com
Betty Jean (B.J.) Burrell 1969