JONESBORO COMMUNITY NEWS
Vol. 26, Issue 6 June 2022
Joy B. Day, Mayor jday@jonesboroga.com Council: Tracey Messick, Mayor Protem Bobby Lester Billy Powell Donya Sartor Pat Sebo-Hand Ed Wise Ricky L. Clark, Jr., City Manager Tommy Henderson, III, Chief of Police Dwayne Eberhart Public Works Director David Allen, Community Development Nina Robinson, Finance Derry Walker, Code Enforcement City Hall (770)478-3800 Jonesboro PD (770)478-7407 Non-Emergency (770)477-3550 TIPLINE: (470)543-2011
Welcome Dwayne Eberhart Public Works Director
Dwayne Eberhart joined the City of Jonesboro as Director of Public Works in April 2022. With prior roles in Union City, Temple, and Powder Springs, Dwayne has over 25 years of local government experience. He is a native of Fulton County and graduated from Creekside High School. He later attended Shorter University, earning a degree in Business Management as well as the University of Georgia where he earned a Certificate of Government Management. In his spare time, Dwayne enjoys attending sporting events, exercise/physical fitness, and coaching baseball. Dwayne embraces challenges and welcomes different perspectives; one of his favorite sayings is “if everyone was the same, the world would be a boring place.” Along with his wife and two children, Dwayne currently resides in South Fulton and is a member of Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral.
READ IN COLOR
JUNE 4, 2022 7:00 pm Lee Street Park July 2
August 6
Bring a lawn chair for seating. Patrons may also carry in food & drink, no glass bottles. Food trucks & concessions will be present. All concerts are FREE.
PARK AMBASSADORS In order to ensure the cleanliness and safety of our parks, the City of Jonesboro is announcing a recently created position, “Park Ambassador.” Duties of this part-time position include providing directions, information on park activities, watching for vandalism, reminding patrons to abide by park rules, minor janitorial duties and serving as an extra set of eyes and ears for the City of Jonesboro. Starting pay rate is $20.00 per hour. Those interested in applying, should apply under “Employment Opportunities” at www.jonesboroga.com.
YARD OF THE MONTH
FREE
NEW CITY APP Search City of Jones boro, GA
145 South Avenue - Geneva Peach
Ms. Peach has been a resident of Jonesboro for over 45 years.
Roxie’s COOKIES
MEET YOUR OFFICERS
Opens in City Located at 242 Stockbridge Rd Suite 6A, Jonesboro GA 30236, Roxie’s Cookies held their grand opening on May 22, 2022. We invite you to come by and sample our products and/or buy a dozen or two. www.roxiescookies.com CONGRATS TOM DUPUIS!
Corporal William Holmes Patrol Unit
Tom was recently First Runner-up in the HPRD (Henry County) Chess Spring Open Tournament. Lily of the Valley (at right)-National flower of Finland
CITIZEN INTERVIEW
Robert Wayne Sargent Robert Sargent has lived in Jonesboro since 1999. He and his mother, Marie Sargent, decided to move to Jonesboro because they felt it was a good area. Robert was a “Grady Baby,” born in 1953 in Atlanta. Mr. Sargent is retired, but formerly worked in the hardwood floor business. He retired to take care of his mother, who passed in 2018. Robert was the youngest of six children. He enjoys talking to people and meeting new people. When asked what he loves about living in Jonesboro, Mr. Sargent replied, “I like the general atmosphere...everything is convenient...the parks are nearby...the City is safe.” What would he like to see improve? Mr. Sargent wishes people would not throw litter & trash on the streets. He has seen many changes in the City over the years, but still enjoys living in Jonesboro.
Officer Jackeline Cash Patrol Unit
JPD STATS: april 2022 “To ProTecT & Serve”
Citations: 1009 Warnings: 203 Accidents: 50 Arrests: 88 Warrants: (FTA) 313 DUI: 2 CID Active Cases: 7 Probation, Active: 266 VOP Warrants: 223 Training Hours: 56 Human Trafficking, Ethics & Professionalism, Intro. to Terrorism, Man Tracker, Use of Force & De-escalation, Cultural Awareness, S.O.A.R. Narcan training.
JUNE 2, 2022 NOON until 5 pm
Citizens, we want to interview YOU! Everyone has a story to tell. Email: jday@jonesboroga.com or call (770) 478-3800. THE MOVEMENT DANCE STUDIO
948 Dixie Drive, Jonesboro (770) 895-5627 themovementdances@gmail.com The Movement Dance Studio teaches anyone from age 3 & up. They guide each and every student through the basics of dance and fitness. With more than 10 years experience in dance, The Movement Dance Studio provides award-winning instruction to their students. Their group of instructors are motivated by their love of music, dance, fitness and the passion to transfer their knowledge and skills to others so their creativity and talent can shine. Just a few of the classes offered at The Movement are: Itty Bitty Ballet, Bella Ballerinas, Ballet 101 & 102, Beginner Tap, Tap 101, HortonModern, Beginner Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop 101, Contemporary Jazz, and Majorette Dance Team. Give them a call today!
NOMINATE A BUSINESS FOR A FEATURE IN THE COMMUNITY NEWS…
Do you frequent a business in the City that needs to be recognized? Send us the name and location of the business and the reasons they need to be noticed. Let’s give a shoutout to the businesses in Jonesboro. Send info to: jday@jonesboroga.com or Call Joy Day at (770) 478-3800
NIA SMITH GRADUATES A fourth-generation graduate of Jonesboro High School, Nia Smith graduated on May 7, 2022 from Talladega Alabama HBCU with a 4.0 grade average. She earned a degree in Criminal Justice. Nia is the daughter of Sherita Gaston-Smith. Congratulations, Nia Smith!
Jonesboro High School Band Senior Signing Night
Congratulations to the Jonesboro Majestic Marching Cardinals Senior Class of 2022. Senior Signing Night was held on May 6, 2020. Total Band Scholarship Dollars: $4,669,560 ! Twenty one Senior band members auditioned and committed to the school of their choice. Lynel Goodwin is Director of the award-winning Band at JHS. Felicia Brown serves as Principal at Jonesboro High School.
CITY JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION - June 17-19 June 17: DINER & DASHIKIS - City Green
Table for 8: $300, Ind. $40 - Contact Arts Clayton or B’Mari for tickets or see City of Jonesboro Government Facebook page
June 18: 1st ANNUAL JUNETEENTH BICYCLE RIDE Ride begins at 9:30 (meet at 8:30) 103 West Mill St. 15 & 30 mile routes) JUNETEENTH FREEDOM FESTIVAL Lee Street Park, 2 pm-8 pm, Open to the public June 19: GOSPEL FEST Lee St. Park, 4 pm - Free to the public Chairperson Councilmember Donya Sartor
Contact our COUNTY COMMISSIONERS if you want to see the JONESBORO LIBRARY restored. We are the only City in Clayton without a library. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD.
FACES OF JONESBORO
The Community News Jonesboro City Hall
Pre-Sorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Jonesboro, GA Permit No. 7
124 North Avenue Jonesboro, GA 30236
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
PETS OF THE MONTH
May 30 Memorial Day, City offices closed June 1
Coffee With a Cop, 9:30 am, 118 Stockbridge Road
June 1
Design Review Comm., 4:30 pm, CH
June 2
DDA Meeting, 6 pm, PD
June 4
City Concert, 7 pm, LSP
June 6
City Court, 8 am, PD
June 6
Council Work Session, 6 pm, PD
June 7
Promotions Comm., 5 pm, CH
June 10 Read in Color, 10-11 am, LSP
Pat Sebo-Hand, Manager
Every Saturday, 9 am-1 pm NEED LAWNMOWER REPAIR?
June 13 City Council Meeting, 6 pm, PD June 15 City Court, 8 am, PD
“Sheba & Coco”
June 20 Juneteenth City Holiday - closed
Owner: Kendall Norrington
June 27 Historic Preservation, 5:30 pm, CH June 27 City Court, 8 am, PD June 27 Beautification Comm., 5:30 pm
The Community News is published at Jonesboro City Hall. Written & Edited by Mayor Joy B. Day To submit news,
(770) 203-3535 North Main Street Jonesboro
ADVICE CORNER “The bad news is time flies; the good news is you are the pilot.” Michael Altschuler