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‘Community’ is where we live C
ommunity means many things to many people. For the residents of Clayton and Henry counties, community encompasses our places of worship, our schools, the sports we play, the parks we visit, the schools we attend, the arts we enjoy, the places we work and the organizations where we volunteer to help others. Our community allows us to build connections with other people and helps to define who we are. Community is where we feel at home. In the 2016 edition of Community Living, we highlight some of the hallmarks of our community that enhance the quality of life
in Henry and Clayton counties. This is just a sample of what is available to enjoy in the Southern Crescent. If you are a newcomer, we encourage you to explore these community gems. If you’ve visited them before, take time to reacquaint yourself with all that they have to offer. You may be surprised at what you find. We also invite you to learn a bit about the local institutions — fire departments, police departments, and city and county governments — that work to keep the community safe and vibrant. We hope you enjoy learning more about them. — The staff of the Henry Herald and Clayton News
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Taking a look at Clayton’s seven cities Web: www.jonesboroga.com Jonesboro’s 4,724 residents are provided with police protection Clayton County, one of the and sanitation. Fire protection is traditional five counties in the provided by the county as is 911 Atlanta Metropolitan area, is the service. The Clayton County Wasixth largest county in Georgia ter Authority provides water and and is dotted by seven cities, six of sewer service. which fully exist within Clayton’s borders. The county seat, JonesForest Park boro, is arguably the most famous Forest Park is located in of these cities, having been partly northern Clayton County near two the setting of the 1939 film “Gone other cities, to the west of Lake With the Wind.” City and northwest of Morrow. The city of 21,447 is governed Jonesboro by a mayor and five city council Jonesboro is located in cenmembers who serve four-year tral Clayton County and houses terms. Day-to-day operations are most of the county’s government overseen by a city manager. City offices. The city is governed by council meetings are on the first an elected mayor and six elected and third Mondays of the month at council members who serve four- 7 p.m. City Hall is open Monday year terms. The council meets on through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the second Monday of the month City Hall: 745 Forest Parkway at 6 p.m. Day-to-day operations Phone: 404-366-4720 are overseen by a city administraWeb: www.forestparkga.org tor. City Hall is open Monday Forest Park provides police and through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. fire service as well as 911 dispatch City Hall: 124 North Ave. service, as well as sanitation Phone: 770-478-3800 service. By Joe Adgie
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Morrow Almost directly adjacent to Forest Park, Morrow is a city of 7,338 people and is governed by a mayor and four city council members who serve four-year terms. Day-to-day operations are overseen by a city manager. City council meetings are on the second and fouth Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. City Hall: 1500 Morrow Road Phone: 770-961-4002 Web: www.cityofmorrow.com Morrow’s residents are provided police, fire, 911 dispatch service and garbage pick-up service. Lovejoy Clayton County’s third-largest city is on the southeast corner of the county. It is governed by a mayor and four city council members who serve four-year terms and meet on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. City Hall: 2296 Talmadge Road Phone: 770-471-2304 Web: www.cityoflovejoy.com Lovejoy’s 6,487 residents are served by the Lovejoy Police Department. Fire and 911 service is provided by Clayton County. Riverdale Riverdale is located in western Clayton County. It is governed by a mayor and four city council members who serve staggered four-year terms and meet on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Daily operations are handled by a city manager. City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Hall: 7200 Church St. Phone: 770-997-8989 Web: www.riverdalega.gov Riverdale’s 15,989 residents are served by the Riverdale Police Department, Riverdale Fire Department, 911 service and garbage pickup. See cities, Page 8
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McDonough is Henry’s county seat BY ASIA ASHLEY
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Henry County has four governing cities: McDonough, Stockbridge, Hampton and Locust Grove. Each city is represented by a six-member city council elected on four-year staggered terms, with a mayor serving as the head of government as established by each city charter. All members are elected by the residents of McDonough City Hall each city, and agendas can be found on each city’s website. Stockbridge McDonough The northernmost and largest of Henry McDonough is the county seat of County’s four municipalities, Stockbridge has Henry County and has an estimated an estimated population of over 27,000. The city population of 23,000. Known for its has been recently spotlighted for Martin Luther historic downtown Square, McDonough King Jr.’s ancestral roots in the city. Stockbridge is known as the “Geranium City” and is is the only city in the county without its own host to the widely known annual Gerapolice department. It contracts with the Henry nium Festival. City Hall is open 8 a.m. to County Police Department for extra patrols 5 p.m. City council workshops are held within the city limits. City Hall is open 8 a.m. to at 5:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Work sessions month, and council meetings are held at are held the last Tuesday of each month at 6 6 p.m. on the third Monday of the month p.m., and council meetings are held the second at City Hall. Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall. City Hall: 136 Keys Ferry St. City Hall: 4640 N. Henry Blvd. Phone: 770-957-3915 Phone: 770-389-7900 Website: www.mcdonoughga.org Website: www.cityofstockbridge.com
Locust Grove The city of Locust Grove is the smallest and southernmost city in Henry County. The city’s population is estimated at 5,700. Locust Grove is home to the Tanger Outlet shopping mall. City Hall is open open Monday through Friday 8 a.m to 5 p.m. City Council meetings are held at City Hall the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. and workshops are held the third Monday at 6. p.m. City Hall: 3644 Ga. Highway 42 Phone: 770-957-5043 Website: www.locustgrove-ga.gov Hampton Hampton is the westernmost city in Henry County with a population of approximately 7,300. The city borders the Atlanta Motor Speedway, which is located in unincorporated Hampton. City Hall is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. City council workshops are held at City Hall on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m., with the regular meeting following. City Hall: 17 E. Main St. Phone: 770-946-4306 Website: www.hamptonga.gov
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Piedmont Henry provides health care value By Aimee Jones
safe environment for our patients and staff at the right price,” Armstrong said STOCKBRIDGE — This Henry Medical Center became year has been a year of growth part of the Piedmont Healthcare and development for Piedmont group about four years ago. Henry, the 215-bed not-for-profit Piedmont Healthcare is the only hospital that primarily serves health system in the state that is a Henry County. certified member of the MD AnIn May, Deborah Armstrong, derson Cancer Center Network. former CEO of Rockdale Medi- Piedmont is also a leader in heart cal Center in Conyers, came care, being a certified stroke aboard as the new chief opercenter, as well as breast care. ating officer, and in July, the This summer, the hospital hospital unveiled an expanded completed a $3.2 million renovaemergency department. tion of the emergency departArmstrong joins the senior ment. The renovation is expected executive team, which includes to improve patient flow to acCEO Charlie Scott; Dr. Lily commodate the growing number Henson, chief medical officer; of people using the emergency Frances Marthone, chief nursing department. Piedmont Henry’s officer; and Chief Financial Ofemergency department logs ficer Sherry Henderson. about 90,000 patient visits a year. For Armstrong, the goal of Key facts: Piedmont Henry is to continue to • Piedmont Healthcare is the provide health care value to the parent company of Piedmont community. Henry Hospital and other subsid“We want to make sure we iary hospitals and corporations. continue to provide the best qual- Piedmont Healthcare is govity of care and the best patient erned by a 16-member board of experience. We will provide a directors, composed primarily of ajones@henryherald.com
Piedmont Henry Hospital is a 215-bed not-for-profit hospital located in Stockbridge that primarily serves Henry County. (File Photo)
community members. • The hospital is staffed by more than 400 physicians and nearly 500 nurses. • Piedmont Henry provides 24-hour emergency care plus medical, surgical and diagnostic services including cancer care,
heart care, orthopedic care, women’s care and wound care. • Piedmont Henry is located at 1133 Eagles Landing Parkway in Stockbridge. To contact the hospital, call 678-604-1000 or visit www.piedmont.org.
Quality of care top priority for Southern Regional By Aimee Jones
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RIVERDALE — Southern Regional Medical Center is on the rise. The 331-bed community hospital located in Riverdale was acquired in December by Prime Healthcare after it had filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy a few months earlier. Prime Healthcare owns 43 hospitals in 14 states. It was founded in 2001 “with a mission to save hospitals, improve community health care and provide the very best care to patients,” according to its website. Charlotte Dupré came on board with Southern Regional in December as part of the transition team. She took the helm as CEO in April. Dupré said she is excited about the challenge of working with a team to bring an ailing entity back to robust financial
Riverdale Road in Riverdale. To contact the hospital, call 770991-8000 or visit www.southernregional.org. • The hospital is staffed by more than 500 physicians. • More than 3,300 babies are delivered annually at Southern Regional, making it a top choice for expectant mothers throughout Southern Regional Medical Center is a 331-bed hospital located in south metro Atlanta. Services include a Level III Neonatal IntenRiverdale. (Special Photo) sive Care Unit, which provides specialized care for critically ill health. wait times in the emergency or premature newborns. With a commitment from department. Dupré said with • In addition to hospital-based Prime Healthcare to invest $50 a committed staff, the future services, Southern Regional million in capital equipment and is indeed bright for Southern offers ambulatory care services infrastructure improvements over Regional. at a second campus Spivey Stathe next five years, the hospital is “The people who stayed with on more stable financial footing. the hospital were genuinely com- tion, located in Jonesboro. The facilities include Spivey Station Toward that end, Southern mitted,” she said. “The leaders Surgery Center, providing ambuRegional has purchased several who stayed and are here now, latory surgical care; The Wompieces of equipment, including they are really dedicated and MRI, CT scans, ultrasound and love this hospital, and they want en’s Center, a dedicated breast imaging center; and Advanced X-ray equipment, new beds and to see it succeed.” Imaging, a fully digital medical an entire new monitoring system. Key facts: diagnostic center with advanced Hospital officials are also • Southern Regional Medical modalities such as MRI and CT. taking aggressive steps to reduce Center is located at 11 Upper
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Henry County Schools prepare for more growth BY JOHNNY JACKSON
lect as much as $225 million in sales tax revenues between 2018-2022, while allowing the board to issue McDONOUGH — Growth in up to $325 million in bonds to fund population and commerce is excapital projects. pected to help drive the boom of The projects include infrastruceducational opportunities in Henry ture upgrades in technology and County. transportation as well as in renovaMany residents agree with oftions and repairs to existing school ficials who expect future growth will facilities. necessitate expanding the county’s School officials have also planned educational offerings, including new for the construction of a new school school construction. complex, featuring elementary, Three in five local voters who middle and high schools that will participated in the March 1 elecserve students living in and around tions agreed to continue the Henry the city of McDonough proper. County Board of Education’s special The complex, officials said, would purpose local option sales tax for be the county seat’s namesake as Education. The one-cent sales tax, municipalities Stockbridge, Locust known as E-SPLOST V, helps Grove and Hampton each have fund school construction projects, schools named in their honor. transportation needs and technology A specific site for the new Mcupgrades. Donough school complex has not Certified poll results revealed yet been determined, but officials 62.04 percent voters accepted the expect construction on the campus E-SPLOST and General Obligation will likely happen within the life of Bond referendum proposed to colE-SPLOST V. jjackson@henryherald.com
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Lake City The smallest city in Clayton County, Lake City is located between Morrow and Forest Park. The city is governed by a mayor and four city council members who serve four-year terms and meet on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Daily operations are handled by a city manager. City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Hall: 5455 Jonesboro Road Phone: 404-366-8080 Web: www.lakecityga.net Lake City’s 2,614 residents are served by the Lake City Police Department. College Park The seventh city in Clayton County, College Park is situated in both Clayton County and Fulton County. The largest airport in the world, the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, is partially located within the city limits. The city is governed by a mayor and four city council members who serve staggered four-year terms and meet on the first and third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Day-to-day operations are performed by a city manager. City Hall is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. City Hall: 3667 Main St. Phone: 404-767-1537 Web: www.collegeparkga.com The 14,601 residents of College Park are served by police, fire, sanitation, water and sewer, and electricity departments.
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Arts community booming in Clayton a hit. Since then the Players has continued to grow, covering the genre spectrum. The Players has JONESBORO — Clayton covered everything from “The County boasts an active arts comMiracle Worker” to “Winnie the munity. Pooh,” “A Gershwin Revue,” “OliFrom Arts Clayton Gallery ver!” and, most recently, “Dearly to the Front Porch Players and Departed.” Spivey Hall, there’s always someTo get a season schedule, to thing new to see. purchase tickets or find out about Arts Clayton, which opened 30 open auditions, visit www.theyears ago, has brought hundreds frontporchplayers.com. of shows and exhibits to Clayton In addition to festivals and County, including Gullah Geechee concerts offered by cities in the county, Clayton is home to Spivey RingShouters and traveling SmithHall, a 400-seat performing arts sonian exhibits. venue which offers a myriad of The gallery hosts several local art contests and exhibits, includThe Front Porch Players rehearse a scene from “Oliver!” It’s one concerts throughout the year. For ing the juried photography and art of the many shows the acting troupe performs every year. (Staff more information, visit www. Photo: Heather Middleton) spiveyhall.org. competition. Also part of the county’s art Artists from around the Southscene is the Clayton County Perern Crescent are given the oppor- winning work. artsclayton.org. forming Arts Center, 2530 Mount tunity to have their works viewed Arts Clayton Gallery, 136 S. The Front Porch Players is Zion Parkway. The PAC gives by thousands of residents and Main St. in Jonesboro, is open Clayton County’s only acting Clayton County Public Schools judged by professionals. Addition- Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. troupe. Founded in 2014, its first a venue for its drama classes to ally previous juried winners and until 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 show, “Moonshine and Magperform. For more information, Arts Clayton members continue a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. nolias,” which tells the story of visit www.clayton.k12.ga.us. to have the chance to show their For more information, visit www. Clayton County’s history, was By HeatHer Middleton hmiddleton@news-daily.com
Henry offers variety of community arts The Henry Players rehearse a scene from “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The show was part of the Players’ 25th season. (Staff Photo: Heather Middleton)
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McDONOUGH — Henry County offers a robust and vibrant arts community. Residents have the opportunity to see Broadway-style shows thanks to The Henry Players and Academy Theater. The public can see award-winning art and take classes at Hood Street Art Center, listen to classical concerts from the Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra or watch the beauty of dance from the Atlanta Festival Ballet. The Henry Arts Alliance Dedicated to bringing art to Henry County, The Henry Arts Alliance’s goal is to “sponsor and encourage cultural and educational actives in Henry County,” according to the nonprofit group’s website. The Alliance hosts a number of activities each year, including the Fall Festival of Storytelling, Art in Unusual Places, summer camp and high school art contests. For more information, visit www.
henryartsalliance.org Hood Street Art Center The Hood Street Art Center opened its doors last year. It houses artists of all kinds encompassing several mediums, including painting, pottery, photography and jewelry designing. The former cotton mill is home to The Henry Players, Giselle DiBlasi School of Ballet and Southern Lotus Yoga. Art classes are hosted monthly by resident artists. For more information about Hood Street, visit www. hoodstreetartcenter.com.
The Henry Players The Henry Players recently wrapped its 25th season. The Players’ most recent show, “Jack and the Giant Beanstalk,” was a hit among theater-goers. The troupe pulls actors from all over the Southern Crescent and covers an array of genres, including serious shows like “Of Mice and Men” to comedies such as “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” and musicals like “Christmas Belles.” For more information,
visit www.henryplayers.com. The Academy Theatre The Academy Theatre, based in Stockbridge, also gives residents a wide range of shows and offers a host of classes such as improv, acting, music and voice classes. For more information, visit www. academytheatre.org. Atlanta Festival Ballet Henry residents are treated annually to “The Nutcracker” from the Atlanta Festival Ballet. Shows are offered throughout the year, including productions such as “Swan Lake,” “Peter Pan,” “Cinderella” and “Romeo and Juliet.” AFB also hosts a ballet school, which teaches the fundamentals of dance and much more. To learn more about AFB, visit www. atlantafestivalballet.com. Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra The Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra performs all over the Southern Crescent and metro Atlanta, offering a variety of shows throughout the year. To see a schedule of concerts and more, visit www.scsymphony.net.
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Clayton adds new schools, programs BY JOHNNY JACKSON
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JONESBORO — Already diverse culturally, one local school district is increasing its academic profile. Clayton County Public Schools has added several magnet programs to its cover over the years, including a performing arts high school. But recently the district converted two public charter school programs into magnet programs — one of them a Spanish dual language immersion program. This summer, the district absorbed students from Unidos Dual Language Charter School, whose charter expired in June. The K-8 charter school — whose K-5 students attend school at Hendrix Drive in Forest Park and 6-8 students attend classes out of the new Morrow Middle — was converted into a district mag-
Construction began this spring on the new $22.17 million Elite Scholars Academy that will sit on 33.7 acres of land along Fielder Road in Jonesboro. (Staff Photo: Johnny Jackson)
net program to offer students an opportunity to learn various subjects in both Spanish and English. The district is also home to education programs oriented to fine arts, performance arts and science, technology, engineering and math. The Clayton County Board
of Education added the county’s 11th high school this summer as well, taking students from the defunct Elite Scholars Academy Charter School whose charter expired in June. The school board is building a new facility to house students enrolled in the program.
Officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony in March for the SPLOST-funded $22.17 million facility on Fielder Road in Jonesboro. The building is expected to open in 2018, when Elite Scholars Academy students will move from the old Morrow Middle facility.
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Henry holds rich tradition of quality athletics By Luke StrickLand
rounded out a successful 2015 for Henry County high schools by winning the Class AAAA MCDONOUGH — Local state championship. The Wildhigh schools compete in varicats finished the season with a ous classifications based off of 33-5-1 record and held on to student population across the the No. 1 ranking in the state Georgia High School Associathroughout the season. Locust tion. Grove topped defending chamThe majority of those schools pion Buford in a three-game compete in Class AAAAA in series in May. Region 4. Dutchtown, Eagle’s In all, Henry County high Landing, Hampton, Locust schools have won 11 GHSA Grove, Ola, Stockbridge, Union The Locust Grove High School baseball program won the Class team state championships across Grove and Woodland high AAAA state title during the 2015-16 school year. (Special Photo: Jeff five sports since 2010. Creekside Christian has won several schools are included in Region Hurndon Photography) state titles in various sports in 4-AAAAA. Henry County and the Georgia Independent ChrisLuella high schools compete in with GHSA, Georgia’s main straight state championships tian Athletic Association over sporting governing body. Region 4 of Class AAAA. Prifrom 2006 to 2009. vate schools, Eagle’s Landing In those classifications, Henry Not to be outdone by the soft- the last few years. Famous athletes that hail Christian Academy and Strong County is home to several state ball program, ELCA’s football from Henry County include Rock Christian School, play in champions in various sports. program won the 2015 Class Chicago Cubs outfielder and Region 5 in Class A. Last October, Eagle’s LandA-Private state championship Smaller Christian schools like ing Christian Academy claimed with a 35-14 win over Aquinas Henry County High alum Jason Creekside Christian Academy, the Class A-Private softball in December. The Chargers had Heyward, Seattle Seahawks defender and Stockbridge native Community Christian School championship with an 8-0 win previously won a state football Bruce Irvin and former Atand New Creation Christian over Stratford Academy. The title in 2012. lanta Braves starting pitcher and Academy compete in Christian Lady Chargers have won three The Locust Grove High Stockbridge alum Kyle Davies. athletic leagues not affiliated straight state titles and won four School baseball program lstrickland@news-daily.com
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JONESBORO — Local high schools compete in various classifications based off of student population across the Georgia High School Association. The majority of Clayton County programs compete in Class AAAAAA. Drew High School, Forest Park High School, Jonesboro High School, Lovejoy High School, Mount Zion High School and Mundy’s Mill High School will all participate this year in Region 4-AAAAAA. Other teams in the region include Tucker, Stephenson and MLK. Two Clayton County schools play in Class AAAAA in Region 3. Riverdale and Morrow high schools will join the likes of Fayette County, Griffin, McIntosh, Starr’s Mill and Whitewater high schools beginning in the 2016-17 school year. North Clayton High School will be the lone Clayton County
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward, center, graduated from Forest Park High School. (File Photo)
team to compete in Class AAAA. Druid Hills, Eastside, Henry County, Luella, Salem and Woodward Academy high schools will join North Clayton in Region 4. Clayton County has one private high school that competes in GHSA competition. Elite Scholars Academy competes in Class A-Private in Region 5 against the likes of Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy, Our Lady of Mercy and Wes-
leyan among others. Several Clayton County programs have emerged on the state championship scene in recent times. The Jonesboro High School boys basketball program is the most notable, winning two straight Class AAAA state titles in 2014 and 2015. The Cardinals played for the Class AAAA state championship in 2016, but fell to Liberty County 58-52. The Lovejoy High School football program made noise
in the early part of the decade, playing for state championships in 2011 and 2012. The Wildcats lost just six games from 2010 to 2014. The Forest Park girls basketball program has also enjoyed recent success under head coach Stephen Cole, advancing to the Final Four in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The Mount Zion boys track and field program claimed a state title in 2014, as well. There are several notable professional athletes who hail from Clayton County. Green Bay Packers safety Morgan Burnett (North Clayton), former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward (Forest Park), former NFL running back Tashard Choice (Lovejoy), NBA and NFL players Toney Douglas and Harry Douglas (Jonesboro), Olympic gold medalist Steve Lundquist (Jonesboro) and Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Cordy Glenn (Riverdale) are among the famous names that have graduated from Clayton County Public Schools.
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front of nearly 5,000 fans nightly. For families, the Legends of Georgia program, affectionately HAMPTON — Henry County called Thursday Thunder, is a great place to learn about the history of has many things to offer, one of AMS. NASCAR greats such as which is the historic Atlanta MoJoey Logano, David Ragan and tor Speedway. Atlanta Motor Speedway is Reed Sorenson are some of the 30 miles south of Atlanta and is names synonymous with the Legends series that have been a part of a 1.54-mile quad-oval track built AMS for the last 19 years. in the 1960s on 887 acres of land There are different classes located at 1500 Tara Place. AMS plays host to many difof racing including the Rookie ferent events throughout the year, Bandolero class for drivers 8 and including the annual NASCAR NASCAR Driver David Ragan makes special appearances at the older, Bandits for drivers between weekend, the Summit Racing 8 and 12, Young Lions for those Thursday Thunder series. (File Photo) Equipment Motorama, Thursday drivers starting out in the LegNASCAR racing isn’t the only CAR Sprint Cup Series garage, Thunder, the Winter Flurry Series ends series for people age 12 to attraction that AMS is known for. the massive vendor midway with 15, Semi-Pro for drivers aged 16 and the Friday Night Drags. Since being built, Atlanta Motor When the lights and the NASand up, Masters for experienced more than 200 unique local and Speedway has hosted NASCAR CAR series die down, the track drivers 40 years and older and national vendors, the Pull-A-Part races, the first of which was on gets quiet before Motorama gets finally the Pro Class designed for Swap Meet, an arts and craft fair July 31, 1960, was won by Fireunderway in April. experienced drivers. and a kids’ zone always provide ball Roberts. Summit Racing Equipment For more information, contact excitement. This past season, Jimmie Atlanta Motorama attractions Friday Night Drags kick off the the Atlanta Motor Speedway Johnson returned to victory lane in are open to attendees during all early half of summer and features ticket office at (770) 946-4211, the Sprint Cup series. The victory hours of the show. The Million street-style drag racing on the 0.8- (877) 9-AMS-TIX or visit www. tied Johnson with NASCAR Hall Dollar Salon held in the Marcy atlantamotorspeedway.com for mile pit road on the front stretch. of Famer Dale Earnhardt with 76 Scott Media Center, the Show Car Friday Night Drags averages 225 more information on the events career wins. Garage located inside the NASAMS provides. drag racers and 90 show cars in dgoodman@henryherald.com
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McDONOUGH— With Henry County’s population growth expected to jump more than 60 percent by 2040, commercial and residential development is rising steadily. The Atlanta Regional Commission forecasts the Family Tradition Since 1966
county’s population will grow to 352,000 during the next 25 years. The most recent figures from 2013 population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show Henry County has a population of just over 211,000. ARC reports that Henry County will become more diverse as the county’s His-
panic population more than doubles to 33,000. The share of Henry’s population that is Hispanic will be 10 percent — still well below the regional average of 24 percent. The share of the county’s population that is 65 and over is predicted to increase from 11 percent to 20 percent. Led by growth in the education sector, Henry will add 31,845 jobs — an employment growth rate of 46 percent, according to the ARC. The unemployment in Henry County decreased to 5.8 percent as of February 2016, down from the 6.4 percent reported in February 2015, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. Henry County has also been a target area for residential and commercial growth. In the year 2012, a total of 173 building permits were issued for single family homes, while 139 were issued for
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Clayton County on the rise with growth BY JOE ADGIE
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The sixth-most populous county in the state, Clayton County continues to make improvements, not the least of which is a steady continual drop in the unemployment rate. Over the past several years, the unemployment rate has trended downward in Clayton County. At his State of the County speech in March, Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeff Turner said the county’s unemployment rate decreased faster than any other in 2015 and 50 to 100 jobs were created monthly. In addition, warehouses for Kroger and the Castellini Group became operational, and more than 2 million square feet of industrial space was developed in the county. Clayton boasts the fifth largest labor force in the state, according to Turner. At the core of that drop in unemployment is what county
officials call the largest labor force in the four-county Southern Crescent. Clayton County has opted to focus on its core industries when attracting businesses. These have been defined by Courtney Pogue, director of the Clayton County Office of Economic Development and Film, as transportation, logistics and retail. The county has housed a number of film and television
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Much of that can be owed to the fact that the world’s largest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, is in Clayton County. “Every time a plane lands — and God knows enough planes land here — someone enters our county,” Turner said. Key facts: The Clayton County Board of Commissioners consists of four commissioners elected from four different districts, and an at-large board chairman, who has voting powers. The BOC meets twice a month, on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. The commissioners serve staggered four-year terms. The administration building is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clayton County Administration Building: 112 Smith St., Jonesboro Phone: 770-477-3208 Website: www.claytoncountyga.gov
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HCFD among first to adopt CPR device air through the open airway during life-saving maneuvers. When used together, the deMcDONOUGH — The Henry vices create an enhanced vacuum County Fire Department is among in the chest that improves blood the first in the nation to adopt a flow to vital organs during states new system that combines two of low blood flow such as cardiac medical devices used together arrest. during CPR. The ResQCPR System has The Henry County Fire Depart- been shown to increase the ment trained its personnel this past likelihood of one-year survival year how to increase the likelifollowing cardiac arrest by 49 hood of survival for cardiac arrest percent compared to treatment victims through the use of a new with conventional CPR, Zoll trainFDA-approved CPR system. ers said. The department’s emergency AutoPulse is another feature responders, along with Zoll clini- that helps save lives. The feature cal trainers, demonstrated the new automatically sizes to the patient FDA-approved CPR system in and squeezes the patient’s entire January. chest to increase blood flow to the One of those devices is a hand- heart and brain. held pumping device with a sucElizabeth Wilson, a Zoll Medition cup that is placed on the chest cal Corporation territory manager, to perform active compressions. It said the feature is crucial. For is the only CPR device that allows example, the build of a young man the rescuer to deliver up to 10 is opposite of what a fragile older kilograms of lifting force. adult would be. The second device is an Fire Capt. Michael Black said impedance threshold device that the department plans for every fire prevents the influx of unnecessary truck to have the new system.
Among other changes this year, the Henry County Fire Department welcomed a new chief on July 11. Nish Willis was named in June as the first female fire chief in the department’s history. Key facts: The HCFD has 13 precincts in the county. Three additional precincts are also set to open, Station 14 on Hampton Locust Grove Road, Station 15 on Mt. Carmel Road and Station 16 in the Kelleytown area.
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the time,” Nichols said. All reports that were generated by officers were handwritten. McDONOUGH — The Henry Parking tickets were handwritten County Police Department celand sent to the department by ebrated its silver anniversary in the U.S. Postal Service, Nichols June by reflecting on the depart- noted. ment’s history and growth. The department’s vehicles The Henry County Police have also improved with time Department was officially when the HCPD decided to established by the Henry County assign take-home vehicles to Board of Commissioners on Jan. officers. 8, 1991, and began its policing “We used to drive our vehicles duties on June 7 of that same around the clock, seven days a year. week,” Nichols said. “The equipSince then, the department has ment has improved significantly seen many changes prompted over the years and it has allowed by advances in technology and officers to keep up with the equipment. times and become much more Police Chief Keith Nichols, efficient.” who has been with the departThe number of officers at ment since it was established, the HCPD also increased imsaid the biggest change has been mensely, considering population technology. growth of Henry County. “When I started in 1991, we “We have gone from 59 ofdid not have computers, in-car ficers to 229,” Nichols said. “We cameras, cellphones, or any type have also seen the population of advanced technology even for grow from approximately 65,000 klangmaid@henryherald.com
then to over 215,000 now.” Despite HCPD being a relatively young agency, Nichols said he’s most proud of the department’s reputation and the professionalism it exhibits. “Our agency has been through some very difficult challenges yet we have persevered,” he said. “We have some very experienced officers and leaders here at HCPD and they do a great job.” Presently, the department has goals to become fully staffed to keep up with the demands of a growing population. “This would allow us to give even more personalized service to our citizens and address specific crime issues,” Nichols said. The department has funding obstacles it would like to overcome in coming years in regards to updating an aging fleet of vehicles and technology. “We would like to be able to purchase body-worn cameras for
our officers, but have found that the records retention aspect is extremely expensive. We are also looking to expand and add another precinct in the next couple of years,” Nichols said. Earlier this year, the Henry County Board of Commissioners, joined by past commissioners, celebrated the milestone with a proclamation recognizing the police department’s 25th anniversary. Key facts: The Henry County Police Department has three precincts: Headquarters (South Precinct) 108 S. Zack Hinton Parkway, McDonough 770-288-8200 North Precinct 4545 North Henry Blvd., Stockbridge 770-288-8239 Fairview Watch Office 2822 E. Atlanta Road, Stockbridge 770-288-7586
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1, which is the northeast portion of the county. “This new precinct has been ELLENWOOD — The Clay- a long time coming and we are ton County Police Department very excited,” District 1 Comopened a full-service precinct missioner Sonna Gregory said. in March in Ellenwood. Construction of the preThe police department and cinct is expected to decrease the Clayton County Board response times, increase local of Commissioners held the exposure for police officers and ceremony at its location on enhance the ability of police Anvil Block Road to celebrate officers to build community those who planned and built the relationships. 5,100-square-foot facility. See CCPD, Page 23 The precinct serves District klangmaid@henryherald.com
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Clayton County Fire has new ideas BY KAYLA LANGMAID
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RIVERDALE — Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services was the first in the U.S. to employ nonphysician practitioners for the purpose of a “treat and release” program, where patients can be treated at their homes.
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vehicles. Merkison was appointed in November 2013 as the sixth fire chief for Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services. During his 24-year career, he has advanced through the ranks as a rookie firefighter to becoming the fire chief and EMS director for Clayton County. Merkison introduced a new smartphone app in March to help residents stay safe and informed during emergency situations. The county’s first mobile phone app launched just in time for tornado season. Ready Clayton will allow the public to receive real-time weather alerts, make a customized family emergency plan and provide disaster and safety guidelines. It also shows locations of shelters and emergency services, Battalion Chief David Vazquez stated in a press release.
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Henry libraries provide array of activities By HeatHer Middleton
• Fortson Public Library, 61 McDonough St. in Hampton. It’s open Monday and ThursMcDONOUGH — The day from noon until 8 p.m. and Henry County Library system Tuesday and Wednesday from offers five branches to residents. 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. For more Each branch offers free cominformation, call 770-288-7233. puter and Internet access as well • Locust Grove Public as resources like Comics Plus, Library, 115 Martin Luther ArtistWorks, Mango Languages, King Jr. Blvd. in Locust Grove. Gale Virtual Reference Library The library is open Monday and GALILEO, the Georgia and Thursday, noon to 8 p.m. Library Learning Online. and Tuesday and Wednesday, In addition to online resourc10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 678-432-5353, es, the libraries also offer an aroption 4. ray of classes for children, teens • Fairview Public Library, and adults. Each branch has its 28 Austin Road in Stockbridge. own calendar and includes summer reading programs, Kids Art The Henry County Library System offers five branches to residents. The library is open Monday (Staff Photo: Heather Middleton) and Thursday, noon to 8 p.m. Work!, youth chess, CoderDojo, and Tuesday and Wednesday, basic computer classes, Zumba Blvd. in McDonough. It’s open • Cochran Public Library, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more and adult book club. All classes Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m., Mon- 174 Burke St. in Stockbridge. are free. day and Thursday, noon to 8 It’s open Monday and Thursday, information, call 678-432-5353, The follow is a list of the p.m., and Tuesday and Wednes- noon to 8 p.m. and Tuesday and option 3. To see a full schedule of Henry County branches: day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • McDonough Public Liinformation, call 678-432-5353, For more information, call 678- classes, visit www.henry.public. lib.ga.us. brary, 1001 Florence McGarity option 6. 432-5353, option 7. hmiddleton@news-daily.com
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Monday to Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. JONESBORO — The Clayton to 5 p.m. For more information, County Library System has six call 770-347-0160. branches serving county residents. • Lovejoy Branch, 1721 McAccording to the Clayton Donough Road in Hampton. It’s County government website, the open Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. library system offers 400,000 to 9 p.m., Wednesday to Friday, 9 books, magazines and journals to a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from be read by residents. It also offers 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more infornearly 8,000 audio tapes and CDs mation, call 770-472-8129. and more than 5,000 videos. • Jonesboro Branch, 124 Additionally, the libraries offer Smith St. in Jonesboro. It’s open GALILEO — Georgia’s virtual Monday to Tuesday from 9 a.m. library system that provides acto 9 p.m., Wednesday to Friday, 9 cess to over 100 databases for a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from research. All libraries offer free 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more inforaccess to computers and internet mation, call 770-478-7120. service. • Morrow Branch, 6225 MadThe following is a list of Clay- dox Road in Morrow. It’s open ton County library branches: Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 9 • Headquarters Library, 865 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 9 Battle Creek Road in Jonesboro. a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. It’s open Monday to Thursday, 9 to 5 p.m. For more information, a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to call 770-347-0170. 6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Riverdale Branch, 420 Valand Sunday from 1:30 to 5:30 ley Hill Road in Riverdale. It’s p.m. For more information, call open Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. 770-473-3850. to 9 p.m., Wednesday through Fri• Forest Park Branch, 4812 day, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday West St. in Forest Park. It’s open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. hmiddleton@news-daily.com
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