Anthony Rhoads

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Commissioners approve rezoning for new North Clayton High

5 days ago | news-daily.com | Anthony Rhoads

Clayton County Public Schools held a groundbreaking for the new North Clayton High School but construction was delayed for months because of permitting issues. At its Tuesday, June 17 meeting, the Clayton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning and a future land use map amendment to allow for the construction of the school on 107 acres at the intersection of West Fayetteville Road and East Pleasant Hill Road.
Hoosier Hero: Hampton Racer Wins National Award

1 week ago | henryherald.com | Anthony Rhoads

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Hoosier Hero: Hampton Racer Wins National Award

1 week ago | news-daily.com | Anthony Rhoads

For being a role model on and off the track, Hampton racer Emma Britt was recently named a 2025 Hoosier Hero by Hoosier Tires. Britt is one of 12 Hoosier Hero Award winners this year and other award winners include former NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace and Sebastian Wheldon, the son of the late IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon. “It feels like a dream come true honestly,” Britt said in an interview on https://racerplus.com.
July hearing scheduled for motorcycle gang shooting suspect

1 week ago | news-daily.com | Anthony Rhoads

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for the third suspect recently arrested in connection to a shooting that claimed the lives of two victims at a motorcycle gathering in Forest Park. According to Clayton County Court records, Marvin Judge, 51, has a preliminary hearing July 9 in Clayton County Magistrate Court.
Ribbon-Cutting Planned For Rosenwald School Renovation

1 week ago | news-daily.com | Anthony Rhoads

JONESBORO — Clayton County Public Schools will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Rosenwald School renovation project Wednesday, June 18 at 5 p.m.The Rosenwald School, formerly known as the White Annex, is at 155 Smith St., Jonesboro. The school system held a groundbreaking for the renovation of the historic school building in the spring of 2024. In February of 2024, the Clayton County Board of Education approved a bid for the renovations with total costs of more than $3.34 million.
UFC Fighters Visit Local Boys and Girls Club

2 weeks ago | henryherald.com | Anthony Rhoads

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Henry County BOC To Consider Rezonings For Data Centers

2 weeks ago | henryherald.com | Anthony Rhoads

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Jonesboro Rejects Funding Request From JHA For Multi-family development

2 weeks ago | news-daily.com | Anthony Rhoads

JONESBORO — The Jonesboro City Council rejected a request from the Jonesboro Housing Authority for $250,000 — mostly in in-kind contributions — for an 196-unit, multi-family development. At its Monday, June 9 meeting, the City Council voted 4-3 to deny the request. Voting against the request were Tracey Messick, Billy Powell, Don Dixon and Bobby Lester while Mayor Donya Sartor, Alfred Dixon and Asjah Miller voted for.
New Forest Park Middle School Delayed

2 weeks ago | news-daily.com | Anthony Rhoads

The opening new Forest Park Middle School in August will be delayed. According to reporting by WSB-TV and other media outlets, the delay is the result of unforeseen global supply chain issues. The school system expects to move students into the new facility during fall break, Oct. 13 to 17, it was reported.
Clayton County Corrections Officer Arrested

2 weeks ago | news-daily.com | Anthony Rhoads

JONESBORO — A Clayton County corrections officer faces several charges after being arrested Friday morning for allegedly trying to give contraband to an inmate. According to Clayton County jail and court records, LaPorsha Laverne Williams, 38, is charged with criminal attempt to commit a felony, among other charges. According to court records, Williams had a first appearance hearing scheduled Saturday morning in Clayton County Magistate Court.