JONESBORO COMMUNITY NEWS
Vol. 26, Issue 9 September 2022
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 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
Jonesboro Salutes Mayor Day For Her Many Years of Service
Jonesboro’s Downtown Street Festival
September 17, 2022 | Main Street 1:00 pm—9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Jonesboro Main Street
Jonesboro to Host Downtown Street Festival
The City of Jonesboro Main Street Advisory Board is excited to announce our 7th Annual Downtown Street Festival. As with years past, the festival will feature a wide array of different food truck options, street vendors, kids play areas and of course, “LIVE MUSIC!” This year we are excited to announce a special tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire. This is an event you do not want to miss. For entrance to the festival, there is a minimum charge of $5 in advance and $10 on the day of the event. There are still vendor opportunities available to display your products for all event-goers to see, taste and enjoy. For additional information, please contact City Hall at 770-478-3800. The festival will
CITY ANGELS: Saving the day for Jonesboro Seniors The Jonesboro City Angels were featured in an article written by Joy Hutcherson of the Atlanta Regional Commission. Derry Walker, Chief Code Enforcement Officer, formed this community service group to help with exterior maintenance for its senior residents. If you or someone you know is interested in the program please contact Derry Walker at dwalker@jonesboroga.com.
At the Jonesboro City Council Regular Meeting held on Monday, August 8, 2022, Mayor Day announced her official resignation effective Tuesday, August 16, 2022. At the Council meeting, Mayor Day who was first elected in 1996, made the following statement: “The City of Jonesboro has been a positive force in my life: thank you for the work, the opportunity, the chance to be creative and to feel a sense of accomplishment, not to mention the tears and the laughter along the way. Effective, Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the close of business, I will resign as Mayor of Jonesboro, Georgia. I do this with a heavy heart and mixed feelings, but a surety that it is the best decision for my loved ones and for me, as I relocate to be nearer to my son and his family. Goodnight, City of Jonesboro, from your biggest fan!” During her tenure, Mayor Day has stayed active in the Georgia Municipal Association and participated in a GMA Roundtable concerning the need for increased interaction between municipalities and boards of education in Georgia. She has served as District Vice President and President for the Georgia Municipal Association. Mayor Day has been recognized by the Georgia Municipal Association with the Certificate of Achievement, the Certificate of Excellence, and the Certificate of Distinction. She served five terms as President of the Clayton County Municipal Association. Mayor Day has received many community accolades including Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Business Woman of the Year, Battalion Chief, State Fire Marshal Corps, Divine Faith Ministries Commitment to Excellence Award, Woodman of the World Community Service Award, and Grassroots Leadership Institute 2018 Inspiration Award. She was named a Living Legend by We Are Clayton Magazine in 2016. Under Mayor Day’s leadership, the City of Jonesboro was awarded the 2016 Development of Excellence, LCI Achievement Award from the Atlanta Regional Commission. Further, under her leadership, she has been a catalyst for the revitalization efforts of Jonesboro. As part of the celebratory events, Mayor Day was presented with the prestigious “key to the city!” Mayor Day, best wishes to you in your future endeavors. You served us well!