The Community Newsletter (Volume 22, Issue 9)

JONESBORO

Volume 22, Issue 9

September 2018

COMMUNITY NEWS

Joy B. Day Mayor jday@jonesboroga.com 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

Clifford Kelker Appointed Police Chief On August 13, 2018, by a unanimous vote of City Council, Major Clifford Kelker of the Marietta Police Department was appointed Jonesboro’s Chief of Police.

Chief Kelker is a 26 year veteran of Marietta PD, having risen through the ranks to the position of Major on the Senior Command Staff. He earned a B.S. in Public & Social Services and a Master’s in Public Administration from Kennesaw State University. Chief Kelker holds many certifications from his years in law enforcement including Senior Mgmt. for Police, Firearms & General Instructor, Southern Police Institute, Executive Management, Active Shooter Instructor, Procedural Justice Instructor, and Georgia P.O.S.T. Instructor, to name only a few. Chief Kelker’s first day in Jonesboro was on August 20. Welcome, Chief Clifford Kelker!

Arts & Entertainment District “THINK TANK” TUESDAY, September 18 6:00 pm Fig Tree Café—Main Street Citizens, we need your ideas!

Mayor Day to Serve on Atlanta Regional Commission Board Congratulations are in order for our Mayor as she has been appointed as the representative of the Clayton County Mayors for the Atlanta Regional Commission Executive Board. Mayor Day serving in this role is not only a positive for Jonesboro, but a positive for Clayton County citizens as well. She will be involved in assisting the Regional Commission with projects that affect the 10 county region at large.

What is the Clayton County Transit Initiative?

-An initiative to explore different transit alignments and technology opportunities to improve Clayton’s transportation mobility, accessibility, and connectivity to the metro.

How will the Project benefit our County?

-Increases access to employment & educational opportunities -Improves regional connectivity -Provides alternative transportation options

Project Schedule 2018: We are HERE planning 2019: Environmental Review 2021: Engineering 2023: Construction 2027: Operation For more information: Contact Tracie Roberson (404) 848-5023 troberson@itsmarta.com or ON THE WEB

http://www.itsmarta.com/clayton-corridor-overview.aspx

Council Notes: August 13, 2018 APPROVED: *Retail Package Dealer: Wayfield Foods, 8777 Tara Blvd. *Pouring beer and wine: Rocky’s Pizza, 8113 Tara Blvd. *LTI sign variance: 1947 Bill Casey Parkway *Lincoln Car Wash variances: 8140 Tara Boulevard *BLW Holdings, LLC: Renovation variances, 8787 Tara Blvd. *Clayton County Govt. Construction variances, 9181 Poston Road *Text Amendment, “Table of Uses Allowed by Zoning District,” Sec. 86-204 (Zoning) *Text Amendment, creating the Jonesboro Design Review Commission. *Ordinance #2018-007, authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption on Sunday, 11 am-12:30 pm, subject to referendum by citizens. *Ordinance 2018-008, Fiscal Budget 2018 Budget amendments.

DENIED: *Conditional use request at 150 South Avenue by Nelson Tenebe for a group home for youth.

Downtown Street Festival Saturday, September 22: 2:00-8:00 pm

 Main Street Food trucks…Music...Fun for Everyone….Don’t Miss It!

Get to Know... Billy

James Raymond

Billy James Raymond, or “Billy” as he prefers to be called, has lived in the City since 1994. He has had a varied career as a musician, song writer, recording engineer, and vocalist. Music started as a hobby on his grandmother’s piano for Billy, but by the age of 14 he was playing in nightclubs. He plays bass guitar, rhythm guitar, and keyboard.

Billy is a native of Statesboro, GA, but moved to the Atlanta area in 1976, joined a band, and that band went on to open for such performers as B.B. King, Bobby Blue Bland, and Clarence Carter. Billy says that “the first note transforms a musician” during a performance. Billy has also worked as a painter and construction superintendent, but music is his first love. He sings classic Rhythm & Blues and Country Music. Billy has written and recorded several albums over his career, and still performs ‘private gigs’ and is available for parties, anniversaries, and other events. He serves on the Jonesboro Beautification Commission. Contact Billy at billyjamesmuzix1949@yahoo.com or on the website GigSalad.

CITY BLOTTER JULY 2018

Citations –643 Warnings—284 Accidents—50 Arrests—105 DUI—11 Property Checks—349 Warrants—418 Probation—981 Criminal Invest.—12 Training Hours—121

#SHOPJONESBORO

You are cordially invited to meet our new

Chief of Police

Tara Appliances 265 South Main Street, B9 (770) 603-7225 “Appliance Sales and Service”

Clifford Kelker At a

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Swearing-In Ceremony & Reception

Lucky Grocery Store

Tuesday, September 11 7:00 pm

1423 Stockbridge Road (770) 477-3838 *****

Jonesboro Police Department 170 South Main Street

Simple Pleasures Gift Shop 128 South Main Street (770) 471-1727 “Try our Homemade Fudge” *****

Western Finance 8600 Tara Boulevard (770) 472-2527 “Get the Money You Need Today” *****

Pictured at left is Sgt. Eric Bradshaw, JPD, and Mrs. Betty Little of Lovejoy United Methodist Church. Mrs. Little presented the Jonesboro PD with hand made teddy bears for children

Pictured above is Sgt. Eric Bradshaw, JPD, and Mrs. Betty Little of Lovejoy United Methodist Church. Mrs. Little presented the Jonesboro Police Department with handmade teddy bears for use with children when circumstances of law enforcement cause trauma or coping problems.

Thanks to the volunteers at Lovejoy UMC who made the bears for such a worthy cause.

Betty Nicole’s Bistro 1423 Stockbridge Road, #6 (678) 586-5888 “Chicago-Style Hotdogs, Italian Style Beef” *****

Car Break-ins On the Rise

SecurCare Self Storage

Recently in the Metro area, car break-ins have increased in number. We have experienced a few of these incidences in Jonesboro. To keep our citizens safe, we offer the following tips:

(470) 206-5144 or (770) 473-2221

8898 Tara Boulevard “Exceptional Storage Rental at an Exceptional Price” *****

Hilltop Pools & Spas

1. Always lock your car, even if stopping for 9133 South Main Street only a few minutes.

(770) 471-3889 2. Keep all valuables out of sight; preferably “2017 PSN Top 50 Builders! Only do not leave valuables in your car.

Georgia Company Featured ” ****** 3. Store your car in a garage, if possible.

4. Do not pump gas or go into a store with your Bowen & Sons AAA Services 9135 South Main Street car running or unlocked.

(770) 478-0628 5. Park in a lighted, populated area.

Jonesboro P.D.

“Serving your HVAC needs for 30 years...24 hour service”

Good Neighbor Madelynn Dennis

YARD OF THE MONTH

Lori Dennis sent us this story about her granddaughter, Madelynn Dennis: “Late Saturday afternoon my granddaughter Madelynn Dennis and her friend wanted to go to the park across from Dairy Queen (Massengale Park) to play. She asked me if I had a grocery bag in my car. I said yes, so she started picking up all the trash in the park.. Maddy goes to Arnold Elementary, where my daughter Amber Davis is a teacher.” Good work, Madelynn, and thank you for helping to keep Jonesboro beautiful!

Linda Speer 114 Scarlett Drive, City resident for over 13yrs

“Dorian” wanted to show his appreciation for police officers, so he brought a dozen hot fresh doughnuts for our Police Officers. Pictured with Dorian is Officer Vong and Officer Kendrick. Thank you, Dorian.

Garage Sale Days September 28, 29, 30 Register at City Hall for a FREE permit for a 1, 2, or 3 day sale. *Participants must register at City Hall BLOCK PARTY SHOTS

(coming to a Neighborhood near you)

Jonesboro City Hall

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

124 North Avenue Jonesboro, GA 30236

Community Calendar SEPT 3

Labor Day—City Holiday

SEPT 5

Design Review Commission, CH, 4:30 pm

SEPT 6

Downtown Dev. Auth., PD, 6:00 pm

SEPT 10

City Court, PD, 8:00 am

SEPT 10

City Council Work Session & Meeting, PD, 6 pm

SEPT 11

Chief of Police Swearing-In Ceremony & Reception, JPD, 7:00 pm

SEPT 12

Economic Vitality Comm., CH, 4:30 pm

SEPT 12

Public Meeting, Atlanta Farmer’s Market, Conference Center, 10 am-12 pm

SEPT 13

Covered Dish Supper, AOH, 6 pm

SEPT 17

Historic Preservation Comm., CH, 5:30 pm

SEPT 18

Arts & Entertainment District THINK TANK, Fig Tree Café, 6 pm

SEPT 22

Downtown Street Festival, Main St., 2-8 pm

SEPT 23

Ovarian Cancer Tea, Morrow Center, 3 pm

SEPT 24

City Court, PD, 8:00 a.m.

SEPT 24

Beautification Commission, CH, 5:30 pm

CITY ACTIVITY LOCATIONS (AOH) = Alpha Omega House 127 College Street CH=City Hall PD = Police Dept. LSP=Lee Street

YOU Can Add to City Archives Twenty years ago we devised the idea of gathering a collection of pictures of people who live or have lived in the City of Jonesboro. WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR PICTURES. If you have wedding, graduation, baby, family, or any picture(s), bring them by City Hall. We will scan the picture quickly, label it, and add it to our collection.

Please look for memorable pictures today...we need them to preserve history!

Become part of the legacy of the City of Jonesboro today!

CITY ARCHIVES

Councilman Larry Boak FARMERS MARKET Lee Street Park Saturday, 8 am-12 pm Wednesdays, 10 am-12 pm

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 .