Stories of inspiring individuals, organizations, and everyday heroes shaping Clayton County.
Clayton County’s chairwoman speaks confidently about development, jobs, regional influence and generational wealth. The unanswered question is how—and when—residents will see measurable results. Clayton County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry…
How the Clayton County Convention & Visitors Bureau is using tourism, culture, food, and strategic marketing to drive economic impact across the county Clayton County has long been known as the home…
Mickey Garber leads a visitor on a brief tour of 50 acres of what was once farmland through ankle-high grass towards a large hole in the ground where his brother Jerry is…
Lovejoy Mayor Marci Fluellin bristles when the word “politician” is thrown at her. “From day one I have told people I am not a politician, I am a public servant,” she said…
Thinker did not set out to build a following. What formed instead was a community—thoughtful, questioning, and unwilling to surrender its agency. Thinker: In the Name of Community traces the personal cost, intellectual rigor, and lived experience behind a voice that invites people to trust their own minds again.
Steven Henry Sr. did not step into leadership through title or attention. His influence was shaped early—through service learned at home, mentorship practiced in a barbershop, and consistency lived across family, faith, and community. As Clayton County’s first First Gentleman, his role is historic, but his leadership is rooted in something older: showing up, staying present, and building quietly where it matters most.
Jonesboro welcomed new City Council members this week as Mayor Donya Sartor and newly sworn-in council members outlined priorities focused on preparation, collaboration, youth representation, and public trust.
