Author: Emily Miller

The Clayton County Board of Commissioners faced backlash from some residents who were unhappy with the board’s decision to reject a proposal to extend the public comment period during meetings. The proposal, which was brought by Commissioner DeMont Davis, would have allowed each speaker to have up to five minutes instead of two minutes to address the board. It would have also increased the total time allotted for public comments…

The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) has been honored with two prestigious awards for its outstanding performance in budgeting and environmental management. The CCWA’s Finance Department received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA), while the CCWA’s Wastewater Department received the Platinum Peak Performance Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). CCWA’s Finance Department earns 13th…

Forest Park, a city in Georgia, is hosting a quarterly Clean Sweep event on January 6, 2024, to help residents get rid of unwanted items from their properties. The event is free and open to city residents only, who will need to show proof of residency to participate. What is the Clean Sweep Event? The Clean Sweep event is a community initiative that aims to improve the appearance and cleanliness…

Clayton County, one of the most diverse and populous counties in Georgia, had a remarkable year in 2023. Despite facing many challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the economic downturn, and the social unrest, the county also witnessed many achievements and milestones in various fields. Here is a look back at some of the highlights of the year 2023 in Clayton County. Covid-19 Response and Vaccination Drive The Covid-19 pandemic…

Chef Hank Reid has a mission: to feed the hungry in Gwinnett County, one meal at a time. He is the founder of Lettum Eat, a nonprofit organization that prepares and distributes free meals to people in need. Lettum Eat: A vision to fight food insecurity Reid started Lettum Eat in 2019, after feeling a divine calling to use his culinary skills to serve his community. He had worked in…

Former Prime Minister and the Chairman of the For Georgia party, Giorgi Gakharia, has expressed his readiness to face the founder of Georgian Dream, Bidzina Ivanishvili, in the political arena. Ivanishvili, who had retired from politics in January 2023, announced his comeback as the honorary chairman of his party on December 30, 2023. Gakharia: No More Hiding for Ivanishvili Gakharia, who had resigned from his post as Prime Minister in…

The founder of Georgia’s ruling party announced his final departure from politics, sparking reactions from supporters and critics alike. Bidzina Ivanishvili, the billionaire businessman who founded the Georgian Dream party and led it to power in 2012, declared on January 11 that he was leaving politics for good. He said he had fulfilled his “mission” and that he would “let go of the reins of power”. He also resigned as…