TRP says The Arena at Southlake is drawing audiences and meeting revenue projections. What financial records will the Clayton County school board review before deciding on the operator’s agreement?
Education
Read Clayton County education stories covering schools, students, educators, career pathways, higher education, and youth leadership.
Records involving the Clayton County Public Schools Foundation and the separate Athletics Foundation reveal incomplete financial records, unclear authority and significant questions about Board oversight. An independent inquiry later moved beyond the district and, according to the Clayton County District Attorney, materials were provided to Clayton County Police and the GBI.
The Clayton County Real Estate Investment & Development Forum brought investors, developers, business owners and government leaders together to discuss jobs, available properties, workforce preparation and the county’s economic future.
Clayton County Board of Education member Joy Tellis discusses accountability, the district’s $1.38 billion budget and why she supports appointing Interim Superintendent Dr. Douglas Hendrix to the permanent position.
Interim CCPS Superintendent Dr. Douglas Hendrix addressed Clayton County business and community leaders during a successful Chamber luncheon focused on education, partnership and the county’s future.
Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr. is leading Clayton County Public Schools under a one-year contract with full superintendent authority. The Board discussed personnel matters privately before appointing him, but the records still do not show how—or when—the position will become permanent.
Dr. Deatrice “Dee” Haney’s journey from Cascade to Clayton County reflects a steady commitment to children, public education, and community service.
Ben Straker’s leadership in Clayton County Public Schools has never been about spectacle. As chairman of the Clayton County Board of Education, he describes his work in clear and steady terms: keep the mission centered on students, listen to every voice, and help build a district where children can see a future for themselves.
Dr. Anthony W. Smith’s leadership helped transform Clayton County Public Schools through endurance, student pathways, infrastructure investment, and a renewed sense of district confidence.
A Life in Teaching, Dr. Jessie Goree has Influenced Thousands of People in Her Five…
Arts Clayton functions as both a gallery and a program engine for the county’s creative…
In today’s digital landscape, selfies are no longer casual snapshots—they are a primary form of…