Volume 22, Issue 3
March 2018
COMMUNITY NEWLETTTER Councilmembers: Pat Sebo, Mayor Protem Larry Boak Alfred Dixon, III Bobby Lester Billy Powell Ricky L. Clark, Jr., City Manager Joe Nettleton, Public Works Director Franklin Allen, Police Chief Pat Daniel, Asst. City Clerk Sandra Meyers, Finance Derry Walker, Code Enforcement Steve Fincher, Attorney Keith Wood, Municipal Judge Jerry Patrick, City Solicitor City Hall (770) 478-3800 Jonesboro PD (770) 478-7407 NON-Emergency # (770) 477-3550
CITIZENS & BUSINESSES INVITED TO JOIN MAIN STREET
BROAD STREET PROJECT PUBLIC MEETING Monday, March 12 6:00 pm, 170 South Main St.
OFFICER KLEO JOINS JPD The Jonesboro Police Department placed into service their newest member this month, K-9 “Kleo” handled by Officer Marcus Gerald (above), assigned to B shift, currently working 6 am—6 pm. Kleo is owned by Officer Gerald, and the City is reaping the benefit of having a K-9 on duty. Kleo, a 2 year old Belgian Shepherd, is certified in all narcotics and tracking. The new team will be utilized for traffic enforcement, community events, public relations and assisting other agencies. Welcome, Officer Kleo!
Ed Wise
Dear Friends of Jonesboro: Last year, our Mayor & Council approved participation in the Georgia Main Street Program. Main Street communities provide the impetus for business recruitment, building renovations, downtown events, tourism, partnerships, residential living, volunteerism, and historic district designation. With this program, a Board of Directors has been appointed to oversee and facilitate economic growth within our City. I am happy to report that this Board has raised over $90,000 to help stimulate the Downtown District. Being recognized as a Main Street Community enables Jonesboro to have access to technical services, grants, and other tools to further grow and enhance our business community. In order for our programs to be successful, we need your help. Our focus is three core areas: (1)Façade/Sign Improvements (exterior improvements to buildings), (2) Special Events & Festivals, and ( see MAIN STREET, Cont’d on page 3)
Jonesboro Receives LCI Grant (ATLANTA – February 15, 2018) - The At-
lanta Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $742,400 in Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) study grants to 11 metro Atlanta communities. The grants will help recipients develop plans and policies that create more vibrant, walkable, and connected places. Once the studies are complete, communities will become eligible to receive funding for transportation projects such as sidewalks and intersection improvements, to help implement their visions. “The LCI Program has improved livability and access to jobs and services across metro (Cont’d, GRANT page 2)
St. Patrick's Day Festival (Shenanigans) Saturday, March 17: 12:00 pm-7:00 pm Lee Street Park
Music Food Vendors Drinks Family Activities Irish Dancers Games fun for all!
CLARK & CLARK HONORED BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Two of Jonesboro finest young executives were recently honored by the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce at its yearly Gala. Dondra Clark, at right, Branch Manager at Heritage Bank in the City, received the Chairman’s Award. Ricky Clark, at left, Jonesboro City Manager, was cited with the Carl G. Rhodenizer Community Service Award. Congratulations to Dondra Clark and Ricky Clark.