In the crowded gymnasiums, on the sidelines at football games, inside elementary school cafeterias, and…
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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.
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The Cost of Holding a System Together There are leaders who arrive when momentum already…
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Lovejoy Mayor Marci Fluellin bristles when the word “politician” is thrown at her. “From day…
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A Life in Teaching, Dr. Jessie Goree has Influenced Thousands of People in Her Five…
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Ice wine is one of the rarest wines in the world, made from grapes that naturally freeze on the vine. Learn how ice wine is produced, why it is so expensive, and what makes its flavor so unique.
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The Momentum 500 program takes a different approach to small business support—prioritizing education, structure, and execution before funding. Through classroom instruction and real-world insight, participants are challenged to examine how their businesses actually operate and what long-term sustainability requires.
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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.
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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.
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Walk for Peace Passes Through Clayton County On December 29, 2025, Clayton County became part… Read More →
Barbara Casey Lane’s love for Clayton County—and for her business, Low Temp Industries (LTI)—runs deep.… Read More →
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When people hear the title “Solicitor General,” they often imagine courtrooms, citations, and legal codes.… Read More →
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Teaching was always her calling. From the time Pam Adamson graduated from Middle Tennessee State… Read More →
We lived near the Flint River, where sycamores reached over the water like they were trying to remember their reflections.
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A Creative Community Blooms in Jonesboro An Art Colony is taking shape in Clayton County.…
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Before the Grammy nominations and chart-topping hits, Latto (Alyssa Michelle Stephens) walked the halls of…
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A Stunning Collaborative Artwork Now on Display at Bobby Cartwright Park LOVEJOY, GA — June… Read More →
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more…
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A Vision for Inclusion: Opening the Museum to All of Atlanta When Randall Suffolk became…
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The Song That Never Quit There’s one song that has kept Dave Mason on stage…
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Whether you consider yourself a connoisseur or just someone who loves unique handmade jewelry, you have…
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Some people view challenges as a negative setback. Ivy Adams views challenges as inspiration. “Challenges, more…
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For Health’s Sake, What You Love, Who You Love, and Why You Love, Could Be…
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A Local Force of Nature: Meet Tammary Scott Dowdell If “force of nature” had a…
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Music is one of the best medicines for your mind, proven to help develop productivity,…
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With college football season fast approaching there is no disguising Clayton County Police Department Deputy…
Ice wine is one of the rarest wines in the world, made from grapes that naturally freeze on the vine. Learn how ice wine is produced, why it is so expensive, and what makes its flavor so unique.
A group of Clayton County residents say the community garden…
The Momentum 500 program takes a different approach to small business support—prioritizing education, structure, and execution before funding. Through classroom instruction and real-world insight, participants are challenged to examine how their businesses actually operate and what long-term sustainability requires.
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.
Clayton County, Georgia—often recognized today for its diversity, role as…
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