The Community Newsletter (Volume 22, Issue 10)

Volume 22, Issue 10

JONESBORO

October 2018

COMMUNITY NEWS Councilmembers: Pat Sebo, Mayor Protem Larry Boak Alfred Dixon, III Bobby Lester Billy Powell Ed Wise Ricky L. Clark, Jr., City Manager Clifford Kelker, Chief of Police David Allen, Community Dev. Director Joe Nettleton, Public Works Director 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

CITY… SCARECROW…CONTEST! October 9, 2018—Main Street Applications and guidelines are available at City Hall. Open to all Businesses, Civic Groups, Schools, and Families. Scarecrows will be displayed on Main Street for all to enjoy. Prizes include a $100 gift card!

OPEN HOUSE Thursday, October 11, 6:00 pm—Arts Clayton All citizens and stakeholders are invited to attend, view our tentative plans, and give feedback on this important project for our community. Hope to see you there!

FIG TREE CAFE OPENS IN DOWNTOWN

Mayor Day Elected as ATL Board Representative The District #9 ATL Transit Link Committee selected Jonesboro Mayor Joy B. Day as the District Board Member. Twelve Mayors from Henry, DeKalb, and Clayton County make up the District 9 committee as outlined by the ATL Transit Link Legislation. The inaugural meeting of the District 9 committee was held in Stockbridge, the geographical center of District 9 with Stockbridge Mayor Anthony Ford presiding.

The new 13 county ATL Transit Link System will replace MARTA as the regional transit coordinating arm for the region.

Located at 126 South Main Street in the heart of Jonesboro, the Fig Tree Café opened its doors officially on September 17. Café hours are 7 a.m.—7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The building has undergone a complete renovation. Featured specialties will include made-fresh daily (on the premises) pastries and croissants. Also on the menu are a variety of coffees, salads, fresh fruit, and sandwiches.

Plan your next dining experience at the Fig Tree Café, owned and operated by Jonesboro First Baptist Church.

Bon Appetit!

FALL FESTIVAL Saturday, October 20—11 am-3:00 pm:

Food Trucks

Races and Games

Hayride

Jumpy House

Lee Street Park Face Painting

Farmer’s Market

 Pet Costume Contest and Parade: Register at 12-12:45 Contest at 1:00 pm Much, much more!

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY !

Music

Thanks to Councilmember Pat Sebo, a brand new drum set was presented to the K.R. Pace School of the Arts on behalf of the City. The drum set was donated by Dustin & Nikki MacLean of Mechanicsville, Maryland, friends of Ms. Sebo and nephew (Dustin) of Darryl Hand of Jonesboro. The MacLeans make custom drums for professional drummers. Pictured above is the Pace School Band and (front row) Ricky Clark, City Manager, Pat Sebo, Principal Donna Jackson and Mayor Joy Day. Thank you Councilwoman Sebo!

Citizens Self-Defense Class

CITY BLOTTER

Thursday, October 25 6:00 pm—FREE Jonesboro P.D. Department 170 South Main Street

Citations – 618 Warnings—272 Accidents—64 Arrests—91 DUI—8 Property Checks—264 Warrants—429 Probation—823 Criminal Invest.—22 Training Hours—245

GEORGIA VETERANS FESTIVAL Lee Street Park Saturday, October 15 9 am-5 pm For info, call (678) 396-5164

Jamrock South Bar & Grill

August 2018

JONESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT

#SHOPJONESBORO John Beckett Real Estate 170 North Avenue (770) 473-1772 “GA MLS—Multiple Listing Service” ******

Johnny F. Castenada 116 South Main St., S-2 (770) 472-0805 “Aggressive & Experienced Law Firm” *****

“PASTA FOR PAWS” Spaghetti Supper Benefitting The Clayton County Humane Society Saturday, October 13: 4:00-8:00 pm Morrow UMC, 5985 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA Tickets: $12 includes Spaghetti (Meat or

265 Jonesboro Road

Daily Printing & Imaging

Humane Society News

309 North Main St., Ste. I (770) 472-0032 “Quality Printing & Imaging”

7810 North McDonough Street (770) 471-9436 www.claytoncountyhumane.org

*****

Primary Medical Care 1287 Hwy. 138, Stes. 6-9 (770) 471-9990 “Your Primary Care Physician” *****

Mark A. Skibiel, P.C.

OCT. 22 @ 12:00 pm Registration. Parade begins @ 1:00 pm

Kevin is a sweet boy who needs a loving home. He wants someone to spend time with him.

Delta is a cute kitty who likes to play and sleep in your lap. She has great markings and needs a master who will appreciate her beauty.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW! Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting—Saturday, December 1 Want to be in the parade or a vendor at the park? Contact Maria at City Hall.

770) 478-3800 or email mwetherington@jonesboroga.com

1423 Stockbridge Road, #6 (770) 872-4329 “Experience—-Results—-Client Satisfaction” *****

Tara Electric 303 Old Morrow Road (770) 477-7000

“”Consistently Reliable” *****

Heritage Bank 101 North Main Street (770) 478-8881 “Serving the Southern Crescent since 1955” ******

J & H Motors, Inc. 8266 Tara Boulevard (770) 472-7729 “Great car, great price!” ******

YARD OF THE MONTH Mr. Elmo Kelly 215 Hightower Street Resident of the City for five years Jonesboro Housing Authority

AN AMERICAN HERO Sgt. Dan P. “Danny” Lites Sergeant Lites received the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in a Combat Zone (Kabul, Afghanistan). Sgt. Dan P. “Danny” Lites is the grandson of Jack & Mary Bruce of our City. Thank you for your service, Sergeant Danny Lites!

IN MEMORY

Brunch Bill” on November Ballot

“The Bandit”

The 2018 Georgia General Assembly passed SB 17 allowing counties and cities to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday, thus the term “Brunch Bill.” [Alcohol sales are already permitted from 12:01 pm-2:00 a.m. on Sunday] Approval must be by referendum. The question will appear as follows: “Shall the governing body of the City of Jonesboro, Georgia be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes by the drink from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.? Voters will mark Yes or No.

City Sightings

Jonesboro City Hall 124 North Avenue Jonesboro, GA 30236

Community Calendar OCT 1

Work Session, PD, 6:00 pm

OCT 1

Hill Family Band, AOH, 6:00 pm

OCT 4

Design Review Commission, CH, 4:30 pm

OCT 4

Downtown Dev. Authority, PD, 6:00 pm

OCT 8

City Court, PD, 8 am

OCT 8

City Scarecrow Contest, Main Street

OCT 8

Council Meeting, PD, 6:00 pm

OCT 10

Budget 2019 Work Session, CH, 1:00 pm

OCT 10

Economic Vitality Committee, CH, 4:30 pm

OCT 11

BLUEPRINT Jonesboro, Open House

Pre-Sorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Jonesboro, GA Permit No. 7

CITY ARCHIVES

Arts Clayton, 6:00 pm

OCT 13

Georgia VETERANS Festival, LSP, 9 am-5 pm

OCT 13

Humane Society Spaghetti Supper, 5385 Jonesboro Road (MUMC), 4-8 pm

OCT 15

Historic Preservation, CH, 5:30 pm

OCT 20

Fall Festival, LSP, 11:00 am—3:00 pm

OCT 22

City Court, PD, 8:00 am

OCT 22

Beautification Commission, CH, 5:30 pm

OCT 23

Promotions Committee, CH, 4:30 pm

OCT 25

Design Committee, CH, 6:00 pm

OCT 25

Citizens Self Defense Class, PD, 6:00 pm

OCT 29

City Court, PD, 8:00 am

Rev. W.C. Smith—Pastor Emeritus Shiloh Baptist Church

The Community News Published at Jonesboro City Hall Written & Edited by Mayor Joy B. Day To submit news items, call (770) 478-3800 or email jday@jonesboroga.com .