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Clayton County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, in-cluding a full-time chairman who oversees more than 20 departments and thousands of employees. Each com-missioner has a constitu-ents aide, or an executive assistant in the chairman’s case, to helps them address residents’ concerns.

The county’s website, www.claytoncountyga.gov, has won several Sunny Awards for government transparency from the Sunshine Review. In addition to information about Board of Commissioners meetings, the website features informa-tion and links concerning the county’s cities, Humane

Society, restaurant scores, property record and tax searches, prison inmate searches, bids and propos-als and traffic fine payments.

The county commission-ers are:

Jeff TurnerChairmanElected in 2012Term ends Dec. 31, 2016

Assistant is Beverly McMichen

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tyga.govShana RooksVice-Chairwoman/District

3 commissionerElected in 2012Term ends Dec. 31, 2016Constituent aide is Steven

VanDyke770-473-5465shana.rooks@clayton-

countyga.govSonna Singleton GregoryDistrict 1 commissionerFirst elected in 2006Current term ends Dec.

31, 2018Constituent aide is Jason

D. Etheridge

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countyga.govGail HambrickDistrict 2 commissionerFirst elected in 2008Current term ends Dec.

31, 2016Constituent aide is Tina

Howard770-473-5751gail.hambrick@clayton-

countyga.govMichael EdmondsonDistrict 4 commissionerFirst elected in 2006Current term ends Dec.

31, 2018Constituent aide is Susan

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Clayton County Government InformatIon

Shana rooks

Jeff turner

michael edmondson

Gail Hambrick

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departments consist of a police force of 385 sworn personnel and 500 employees and a fire and emergency division. The county’s sheriff is Victor Hill.

The police department’s web-site is www.claytonpolice.com.

The sheriff’s office website is www.claytonsheriff.com.

The fire department’s website is www.ccfes.org.

Clayton County Police De-partment

7911 N. McDonough St.Jonesboro, Ga. 30236770-477-3747Gina HawkinsInterim Chief of Police770-477-3630Gregory PorterE-911 Department Director770-477-3599Capt. Angelo Daniel

Community Affairs Unit770-473-3935Clayton County Sheriff’s

Office9157 Tara Blvd.

Jonesboro, Ga. 30236770-471-1122Victor HillClayton County SheriffJail Information770-477-4413Warrants

770-477-4480Civil/Evictions770-473-5828Warrants/Civil Fax770-477-4464Clayton County Fire and

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College ParkThe city council meets twice a month on the first and third Mondays at 7:30 p.m.City Hall3667 Main St.College Park, Ga. 30337(404) 767-1537http://www.collegeparkga.comJack [email protected] ClayWard I [email protected] CarnWard II [email protected] WyattWard III [email protected] Gay Ward IV [email protected]

Forest ParkThe city council meets bi-monthly on the first and third Mondays at 7 p.m.City Hall745 Forest ParkwayForest Park, Ga. 30297(404) 366-4720http://www.forestparkga.orgDavid LockhartMayorTerm Ends: December [email protected] SmithWard 1 Councilman

Term Ends: December [email protected] AntoineWard 2 CouncilmanTerm Ends: December [email protected] McCordWard 3 CouncilwomanTerm Ends: December [email protected] AkinsWard 4 Councilwoman/ Mayor Pro TemTerm Ends: December [email protected] LordWard 5 CouncilwomanTerm Ends: December [email protected]

JonesboroThe city council holds a monthly work session on the first Monday at 6 p.m. It also holds its monthly meeting on the second Monday at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at the Jonesboro Police Depart-ment Headquarters, 170 S. Main St. Council mem-bers are elected at-large.City Hall124 North Ave.Jonesboro, Ga. 30236(770) 478-3800http://www.jonesboroga.comJoy DayMayorTerm Ends: December

[email protected] NorringtonCouncilmanTerm Ends: December [email protected] WigginsCouncilmanTerm Ends: December [email protected] WiseCouncilmanTerm Ends: December 2015Pat SeboCouncilwomanTerm Ends: December [email protected] BruceCouncilmanTerm Ends: December [email protected] PowellCouncilman / Mayor Pro TemTerm Ends: December [email protected]

Lake CityThe city council meets monthly on the second Monday at 6 p.m. for business sessions and on the fourth Thursday at 9 a.m. for work sessions. Council members are elected at-large.City Hall5455 Jonesboro RoadLake City, Ga. 30260

(404) 366-8080http://www.lakecityga.netWillie OswaltMayorTerm End: December [email protected] WilliamsCouncilmanTerm Ends: December [email protected] GinnCouncilmanTerm Ends: December [email protected]. SowellCouncilmanTerm Ends: December [email protected] HooverCouncilwomanTerm Ends: December [email protected]

LovejoyThe city council meets monthly on the third Mon-day with a work session at 3 p.m. and a business meeting at 7 p.m.City Hall2296 Talmadge RoadLovejoy, Ga. 30250(770) 471-2304http://www.cityoflovejoy.comBobby [email protected] Green

Post 1 [email protected] FluellynPost 2 [email protected] Holland WrightPost 3 [email protected] CarpPost 4 [email protected]

MorrowThe city council meets bi-monthly on the second and fourth Tuesdays with a work session at 6:30 p.m. and a business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers are elected at-large.City Hall1500 Morrow RoadMorrow, Ga. 30260(770) 961-4002http://www.cityofmorrow.comJ.B. BurkeMayorTerm Ends: December [email protected] TranCouncilwoman/Mayor Pro TemTerm Ends: December [email protected] BridgesCouncilwomanTerm Ends: December 2015jbridges@cityofmorrow.

comLarry FergusonCouncilmanTerm Ends: December [email protected] MillsCouncilmanTerm Ends: December [email protected]

RiverdaleThe city council meets bi-monthly on the second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Elected leaders can be reached via an online comment form on the city’s website.City Hall7200 Church St.Riverdale, Ga. 30274(770) 997-8989http://www.riverdalega.govEvelyn Wynn-DixonMayorTerm Ends: December 2015Cynthia Stamps-JonesWard 1 CouncilwomanTerm Ends: December 2017An’Cel DavisWard 2 CouncilmanTerm Ends: December 2015Wanda WallaceWard 3 Councilwoman/ Mayor Pro TemTerm Ends: December 2017Kenny RuffinWard 4 CouncilmanTerm Ends: December 2015

CLAYTON COUNTY CITY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

Page 4 Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Henry/Clayton Community Profile • ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Atlanta Motor Speedway is one of the most well-known racing tracks in the country. Residents will be impressed by the afford-ability of the events — children 5 and under are admitted free of charge for many events.

At one time, AMS hosted its annual NASCAR race on Labor Day weekend, but that race was moved to late Feburary. Jimmie Johnson won the Folds of Honor Quiktrip 500 in the latest go-round in 2015.

The Saturday night before its marquee race, AMS plays host to the NASCAR XFINITY Series Hisense 250, which Kevin Harvick was won this past year. That same day, AMS also holds the Camping World Truck Series Hyundai Construction Equipment 200, won by Matt Crafton earlier this year.

When the race at AMS was held over the Labor Day week-end, it was one of the last races of the years and played an important part in determining the 16-driver field for the Chase for the NAS-CAR Sprint Cup.

Now, instead of jockeying for position, the early season race at AMS is an opporunity for drivers to begin the season on the right track.

Although AMS is best known for that annual NASCAR spec-tacle, it hosts events year-round.

In April, the track hosts the Summit Racing Equipment

Atlanta Motorama, an automotive show open to classic cars, mo-torcycles and more. Last year, 12 BIGFOOT monster trucks were displayed and two of the fleet’s trucks put on a car-crushing exhibition.

Over the summer, the track hosts its popular grassroots racing series, Thursday Thunder. From June to late July, the 10-week racing series takes place on the 1/4-mile Thunder Ring, a flat rac-ing surface located on the track’s frontstretch.

AMS also hosts a Bandolero National Qualifier race during the season.

The Bandolero Nationals has featured some of racing’s young-est rising stars over the years. NASCAR standouts such as David Ragan, Chase Elliott, Joey Logano and Ty Dillon all raced Bandolero cars early in their rac-ing careers at AMS.

Another AMS event is the 18-week Friday Night Drags & Show-N-Shine event. Since 2006,

the event has allowed competitors to drag race in a wide range of vehicles on the pit lane drag strip. Competitors in past years have raced trucks, motorcycles, ATVs and more.

From December to April, AMS opens its track to Legends and Bandolero cars for the six-race Winter Flurry series.

The track also hosts numerous shows, events, NASCAR racing experiences and driving schools.

Atlanta Motor Speedway is located at 1500 Tara Place in Hampton. Refer to www.atlanta-motorspeedway.com or call 770-946-4211 for an updated event schedule and ticket prices.

The Speedway’s schedule includes:

• O’Reilly Auto Parts Friday Night Drags & Show-N-Shine Championship — Aug. 28

• Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Weekend — Date TBA

• Summit Racing Equipment Atlanta Motorama — April 16-17, 2016

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Henry/Clayton Community Profile Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Page 7 • CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DISTRICTClayton County Public Schools is a district-wide accredited pre-k through 12 system, governed by a nine-member board of education. The district’s administrative offices are at 1058 Fifth Ave. in Jonesboro. To reach central offices, dial 770-473-2700, or visit www.clayton.k12.ga.us. Luvenia Jackson is superintendent and can be reached through the district office.SCHOOL BOARD• Pamela Adamson (District 1), chairwomanPhone: 770-880-6466Email: [email protected]• Mark Christmas (District 2)Phone:404-955-4222Email: [email protected]• Jessie Goree (District 3)Phone: 770-880-8708Email: [email protected]• Michael King (District 4)Phone: 770-883-6472Email: [email protected]• Ophelia Burroughs (District 5)Phone: 770-880-0408Email: [email protected]• Mary Baker (District 6)Phone: 404-695-2627Email: [email protected]• Judy Johnson (District 7)

Phone: 404-955-4147Email: [email protected]• Alieka Anderson (District 8), vice chairwomanPhone: 770-317-2749Email: [email protected]• The District 9 post was vacant as of press time. A special election run-off was set in July 2015.SCHOOLS• Anderson Elementary4199 Old Rockcut RoadConley, Ga. 30288-2099404-362-3820• Arnold Elementary216 Stockbridge RoadJonesboro, Ga. 30236-3698770-473-2800• Brown Elementary9771 Poston RoadJonesboro, Ga. 30238-5925

770-473-2785• Callaway Elementary120 Oriole DriveJonesboro, Ga. 30238-2134678-479-2600• Church Street Elemen-tary7013 Church St.Riverdale, Ga. 30274-2366770-994-4000• East Clayton Elementary2750 Ellenwood RoadEllenwood, Ga. 30294-3599404-362-3885• Eddie White Academy (K-8)11808 Panhandle RoadHampton, Ga. 30228770-472-2850• Edmonds Elementary4495 Simpson RoadForest Park, Ga. 30297-1599404-362-3830• Fountain Elementary

5215 West St.Forest Park, Ga. 30297-2799404-362-3875• Harper Elementary93 Valley Hill Road SWRiverdale, Ga. 30274678-479-2654• Hawthorne Elementary10750 English RoadHampton, Ga. 30228-1517770-472-7669• Haynie Elementary1169 Morrow RoadMorrow, Ga. 30260-1065770-968-2905• Huie Elementary1260 Rock Cut RoadForest Park, Ga. 30297-3699404-362-3825• Jackson Elementary7711 Mount Zion Blvd.Jonesboro, Ga. 30236678-610-4401• Kemp Elementary

10990 Folsom RoadHampton, Ga. 30228-1594770-473-2870• Kemp Primary1090 McDonough RoadHampton, Ga. 30228-1594678-610-4300• Kilpatrick Elementary7534 Tara RoadJonesboro, Ga. 30236-1991770-473-2790• King Elementary5745 West Lee’s Mill RoadCollege Park, Ga. 30349770-991-4651• Lake City Elementary5354 Phillips DriveLake City, Ga. 30260-3722404-362-3855• Lake Ridge Elementary1300 Lake Ridge CircleRiverdale, Ga. 30296-3373770-907-5170• Lee Street Elementary178 Lee St.Jonesboro, Ga. 30236-3524770-473-2815• McGarrah Elementary2201 Lake Harbin RoadMorrow, Ga. 30260-1900770-968-2910• Marshall Elementary5885 Maddox RoadMorrow, Ga. 30260404-675-8019• Morrow Elementary6115 Reynolds RoadMorrow, Ga. 30260-1151770-968-2900• Mount Zion Elementary2984 Mount Zion RoadJonesboro, Ga. 30236-6899770-968-2935

Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts officially opened in January and gradu-ated its first class (shown) in May. The school, named after a long-time fine arts educator in Clayton County, previously operated as a magnet program at Mount Zion High in Jones-boro. (Staff Photo: Johnny Jackson)

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Page 8 Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Henry/Clayton Community Profile • CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CLAYTON COUNTY LIBRARIES

• Mount Zion Primary2920 Mount Zion RoadJonesboro, Ga. 30236770-472-2828• Northcutt Elementary5451 West Fayetteville RoadCollege Park, Ga. 30349-5417770-994-4020• Oliver Elementary1725 Cheryl Leigh DriveRiverdale, Ga. 30296-2599770-994-4010• Pointe South Elementary631 Flint River Road SWRiverdale, Ga. 30274-4539770-473-2900• Riverdale Elementary6253 Garden Walk Blvd.Riverdale, Ga. 30274770-994-4015• River’s Edge Elementary205 Northbridge RoadFayetteville, Ga. 30215-6666770-460-2340• Smith Elementary6340 Ga. Highway 42 SouthRex, Ga. 30273-1602770-960-5750• Suder Elementary1400 Jodeco RoadJonesboro, Ga. 30236-5099770-473-2820• Swint Elementary500 Ga. Highway 138Jonesboro, Ga. 30238-2293770-473-2780• Tara Elementary937 Mount Zion RoadMorrow, Ga. 30260-2269770-968-2915• Unidos Dual Language Charter School

4475 Hendrix DriveForest Park, Ga. 30297-1299404-362-3835• West Clayton Elementary5580 Riverdale RoadCollege Park, Ga. 30349-6497770-994-4005• Adamson Middle3187 Rex RoadRex, Ga. 30273-1045770-968-2925• Babb Middle5500 Reynolds RoadForest Park, Ga. 30297-4098404-362-3880• Elite Scholars Academy Charter School5968 Maddox RoadMorrow, Ga. 30260770-472-2823• Forest Park Middle930 Finley DriveForest Park, Ga. 30297-1499404-362-3840• Jonesboro Middle1308 Arnold St.Jonesboro, Ga. 30236678-610-4331• Kendrick Middle7971 Kendrick RoadJonesboro, Ga. 30238-2123770-472-8400• Lovejoy Middle1588 Lovejoy RoadHampton, Ga. 30228-1558770-473-2933• Morrow Middle5934 Trammell RoadMorrow, Ga. 30260-1397404-362-3862• Mundy’s Mill Middle1251 Mundy’s Mill Road

Jonesboro, Ga. 30238-6097770-473-2880• North Clayton Middle5517 W. Fayetteville RoadCollege Park, Ga. 30349-5419770-994-4025• Pointe South Middle626 Flint River Road SWJonesboro, Ga. 30238-3454770-473-2890• Rex Mill Middle6308 Evans DriveRex, Ga. 30273770-474-0702• Riverdale Middle400 Roberts DriveRiverdale, Ga. 30274-3399770-994-4045• Roberts Middle1905 Walt Stephens RoadJonesboro, Ga. 30236-3805678-479-0100• Sequoyah Middle95 Valley Hill Road SWRiverdale, Ga. 30274770-515-7525• Drew High6237 Garden Walk Blvd.Riverdale, Ga. 30274770-472-2820• Forest Park High5452 Phillips DriveForest Park, Ga. 30297-4099404-362-3890• Jonesboro High7728 Mount Zion Blvd.Jonesboro, Ga. 30236-2499770-473-2855• Lovejoy High1587 McDonough RoadHampton, Ga. 30228-1531770-473-2920

• Morrow High2299 Old Rex Morrow RoadMorrow, Ga. 30260-1361404-362-3865• Mount Zion High2535 Mount Zion ParkwayJonesboro, Ga. 30236-2501770-473-2940• Mundy’s Mill High9652 Fayetteville RoadJonesboro, Ga. 30238678-817-3000• North Clayton High1525 Norman DriveCollege Park, Ga. 30349-5496770-994-4035• Open Campus at Perry Learning Center137 Spring St.Jonesboro, Ga. 30236770-515-7601• Riverdale High160 Roberts DriveRiverdale, Ga. 30274-3398770-473-2905• Flint River-North Jones-boro Center1098 Fifth Ave.Jonesboro, Ga. 30236770-473-2865• South Metro Educational Center5277 Ash St.Forest Park, Ga. 30297-3951770-472-2860LIBRARIESClayton County Library System comprises six public library branches — a head-quarters branch at 865 Battle Creek Road in Jonesboro, as well as branches in For-

est Park, Lovejoy, Morrow, Riverdale and another in Jonesboro. To learn more about library programs and resources, call Headquarters Library at 770-473-3850, or visit www.claytonpl.org.COLLEGES Clayton State University was founded in 1969, and has grown to serve more than 7,000 students in four colleges. The university maintains one of the largest dual-enrollment programs in Georgia and is annually ranked among the top institu-tions in the region offering the best value in education.The university’s Morrow main campus is a wooded niche tucked inside a commercial district.Clayton State endeavors include: the Small Business Development Center through the College of Business that offers one-on-one counseling to new and existing busi-nesses; the Film and Digital Media Center which provides a path to working in the film industry and boasts a 10,000 square foot professional production and sound studio, known as Lucy Huie Hall; and its athletics programs which includes several na-tionally known NCAA Division II sports.Visit www.clayton.edu to learn more about the uni-versity.

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Page 10 Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Henry/Clayton Community Profile • CLAYTON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION

Clayton County Parks and Recre-ation Department provides citizens a variety of recreation and leisure opportunities for all ages, interests and levels of physical ability.The department maintains 32 parks and several facilities throughout Clayton County with more than 896 acres of parkland, multi-purpose trails, nature preserve and four recreation centers with swimming pools, gymnasiums, playgrounds, tennis courts, volleyball courts and basketball courts.• Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center, 3499 Rex Road in Rex. Hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. For more information, call 770-472-8042.• Jim Huie Recreation Center/ Steve Lundquist Aquatic Center, 9045 Tara Blvd. Hours are Monday to Friday

from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Satur-days 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. For more information, call 678-479-5133.• South Clayton Recreation Center, 1837 McDonough Road in Hampton. Hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. For more informa-tion, call 770-347-0200.• Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center, 1475 E. Fayetteville Road in Riverdale. Hours are Monday to Fri-day 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. For more information, call 770-603-4001.• International Park “The Beach,” 2300 Ga. 138 in Jonesboro. For more information, call 770-603-4165.Recreation fees are:Youth — daily $2, monthly $15 and $40 for three monthsAdult — daily $3, monthly $20 and $55 for three months

For more information what CCPR has to offer, visit www.clayton-parks.com or call 770-477-3766.

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Page 12 Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Henry/Clayton Community Profile • CITY GOVERNMENTS IN HENRY COUNTY

Henry County has four governing cities: McDonough, Stockbridge, Hampton and Locust Grove. Each city is comprised of a six-member city council elected on stag-gered terms and has a mayor who serves as the head of government as established by each city charter. All members are elected by the residents of the city and agendas can be found at each city’s website.City of McDonough136 Keys Ferry St.McDonough, Ga. 30253770-957-3915www.mcdonoughga.orgWorkshops are typically held at 5:30 p.m. on the first Thurs-day of the month and council meetings are typically held at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of the month.Council members:Billy [email protected] NottiAt-Large council [email protected] PruittAt-Large council [email protected] StewartDistrict [email protected] VincentDistrict [email protected] ElrodDistrict [email protected] VarnerDistrict [email protected] city officials include:

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Page 14 Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Henry/Clayton Community Profile • HENRY COUNTY SCHOOLS, HENRY COUNTY LIBRARIES

DISTRICTHenry County Schools is a district-wide accredited K-12 system, governed by a five-member board of education. The district’s administrative offices are at 33 N. Zack Hinton Parkway in McDonough. To reach central offices, dial 770-957-6601, or visit www.henry.k12.Ga.us. Rodney Bowler serves as superintendent and can be reached through the district office.SCHOOL BOARD• Dr. Pam Nutt (District I), chairwomanEmail: [email protected]• Josh Hinton (District II)Email: [email protected]• Mike Griffin (District III), vice chairmanEmail: [email protected]• Donna McBride (District IV)Email: [email protected]• Annette Edwards (District V)Email: [email protected]• Austin Road Elemen-tary50 Austin RoadStockbridge, Ga. 30281770-389-6556• Bethlehem Elementary1000 Academic ParkwayLocust Grove, Ga. 30248770-288-8571• Cotton Indian Elemen-tary1201 Old Conyers RoadStockbridge, Ga. 30281770-474-9983• Dutchtown Elementary159 Mitchell RoadHampton, Ga. 30228770-471-0844 • East Lake Elementary199 East Lake RoadMcDonough, Ga. 30252678-583-8947• Fairview Elementary458 Fairview RoadStockbridge, Ga. 30281770-474-8265• Flippen Elementary425 Peach DriveMcDonough, Ga. 30253770-954-3522• Hampton Elementary10 Central Ave.Hampton, Ga. 30228770-946-4345• Hickory Flat Charter

Elementary841 Brannan RoadMcDonough, Ga. 30253770-898-0107• Locust Grove Elemen-tary95 Griffin RoadLocust Grove, Ga. 30248770-957-5416• Luella Elementary575 Walker DriveLocust Grove, Ga. 30248770-288-2035• Mount Carmel Elemen-tary2450 Mount Carmel RoadHampton, Ga. 30228770-897-9799• New Hope Elementary1655 New Hope RoadLocust Grove, Ga. 30248770-898-7362• Oakland Elementary551 Ga. Highway 81 WestMcDonough, Ga. 30253770-954-1901• Ola Elementary278 North Ola RoadMcDonough, Ga. 30252770-957-5777• Pate’s Creek Elemen-tary1309 Jodeco RoadStockbridge, Ga. 30281770-389-8819• Pleasant Grove El-ementary150 Reagan RoadStockbridge, Ga. 30281770-898-0176• Red Oak Elementary175 Monarch Village WayStockbridge, Ga. 30281770-389-1464• Rocky Creek Elemen-tary803 Hampton-Locust Grove RoadHampton, Ga. 30228

770-707-1469• Rock Spring Elemen-tary1550 Stroud RoadMcDonough, Ga. 30252770-957-6851• Smith Barnes Elemen-tary (4-5)147 Tye St.Stockbridge, Ga. 30281770-474-4066• Stockbridge Elemen-tary (K-3)4617 North Henry Blvd.Stockbridge, Ga. 30281770-474-8743• Timber Ridge Elemen-tary2825 Ga. Highway 20McDonough, Ga. 30252770-288-3237• Tussahaw Elementary225 Coan DriveMcDonough, Ga. 30252770-957-0164• Unity Grove Elementary1180 LeGuin Mill RoadLocust Grove, Ga. 30248770-898-8886• Walnut Creek Elemen-tary3535 McDonough ParkwayMcDonough, Ga. 30253770-288-8561• Wesley Lakes Elemen-tary685 McDonough ParkwayMcDonough, Ga. 30253770-914-1889• Woodland Elementary830 North Moseley DriveStockbridge, Ga. 30281770-506-6391• Austin Road Middle100 Austin RoadStockbridge, Ga. 30281770-507-5407• Dutchtown Middle155 Mitchell Road

Hampton, Ga. 30228770-515-7500• Eagle’s Landing Middle295 Tunis RoadMcDonough, Ga. 30253770-914-8189• Hampton Middle799 Hampton-Locust Grove RoadHampton, Ga. 30228770-707-2130• Henry County Middle166 Holly Smith DriveMcDonough, Ga. 30253770-957-3945• Locust Grove Middle3315 South Ola RoadLocust Grove, Ga. 30248770-957-6055• Luella Middle2075 Hampton-Locust Grove RoadLocust Grove, Ga. 30248678-583-8919• Ola Middle353 North Ola RoadMcDonough, Ga. 30252770-288-2108• Stockbridge Middle533 Old Conyers RoadStockbridge, Ga. 30281770-474-5710• Union Grove Middle210 East Lake RoadMcDonough, Ga. 30252678-583-8978• Woodland Middle820 North Moseley DriveStockbridge, Ga. 30281770-389-2774• Dutchtown High149 Mitchell RoadHampton, Ga. 30228770-515-7510Eagle’s Landing High301 Tunis RoadMcDonough, Ga. 30253770-954-9515• EXCEL Academy (6-12)330 Tomlinson St.McDonough, GA 30253770-957-4101• Hampton High

795 Hampton-Locust Grove RoadHampton, Ga. 30228770-946-7461• Henry County High401 East Tomlinson St.McDonough, Ga. 30253770-957-3943• Locust Grove High3275 South Ola RoadLocust Grove, Ga. 30248770-898-1452• Luella High603 Walker DriveLocust Grove, Ga. 30248770-898-9822• Ola High357 North Ola RoadMcDonough, Ga. 30252770-288-3222• Stockbridge High1151 Old Conyers RoadStockbridge, Ga. 30281770-474-8747• Union Grove High120 East Lake RoadMcDonough, Ga. 30252678-583-8502• Woodland High800 North Moseley DriveStockbridge, Ga. 30281770-389-2784• Academy for Advanced Studies401 East Tomlinson St.McDonough, Ga. 30253770-320-7997LIBRARIESHenry County Library System consists of five public library branches — a headquarters branch at 1001 Florence McGar-ity Blvd. in McDonough, as well as branches in Hampton, Locust Grove, Stockbridge and another in the Fairview community in northern Henry County. To reach Headquarters Library, dial 770-954-2806 or visit www.henry.public.lib.ga.us.

Henry County Schools is the county’s largest em-ployer with thousands of teachers, administrators and staff to support a student body of more than 41,000. (Staff Photos: Johnny Jackson)

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• Historic Hampton Train Depot• Yellow Pollen Street Festival• Bear Creek Festival• Atlanta Motor Speedway• Nash Farms Battlefield• JailHouse Brewery and tours• Christmas @ Home with live reindeer in parade• Turn-of-the-century homes and oak-lined streets

Come to Hampton, where small town charm is only part of our appeal.

Hampton, Georgia –“Where History Has a Future.”

www. cityofhampton-ga.gov 770-946-4306

Enjoy the traditions and history this city has to offer.

Henry/Clayton Community Profile Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Page 15 • HENRY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

HENRY COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY

Henry County is governed by a six-member Board of Commissioners, which in-cludes a part-time chairman who oversees more than 25 departments and thousands of employees.Regular meetings are held in the Henry County Admin-istration Building’s Com-munity Room, 140 Henry Parkway in McDonough, at 9 a.m. on the first Tuesday

of each month and at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.The county’s website is www.co.henry.ga.us.Tommy [email protected] MossDistrict 1 [email protected]

Brian PrestonDistrict 2 [email protected] BarhamDistrict 3 [email protected] PrinceDistrict 4 [email protected] B. Holmes

District 5 [email protected] county officialsinclude:Stephanie BraunCounty Clerk(770)[email protected] Hobson-MatthewsInterim County Manager(770) [email protected]

Henry County Police Department currently has 229 sworn officers and 14 sworn reserve officers supported by 34 civilian employees. Henry County Fire Department responds to over 22,000 emergency calls annual-ly, and the Henry County Sheriff is Keith McBrayer.The police department’s website is www.co.henry.ga.us/police.The fire department’s website is www.co.henry.ga.us/fire.The sheriff’s office web-site is www.henrycoun-tysheriff.net.Henry County Police

Department108 S. Zack Hinton ParkwayMcDonough, Ga. 30253770-288-8200

Keith NicholsChief of Police770-288-8204Mark AmermanDeputy Chief770-288-8204Lt. Joseph SmithInternal Affairs770-288-8205Sgt. Jason BlackK-9770-288-8285Major Jim BurchUniform Patrol Division770-288-8285Henry County Fire De-partment110 S. Zack Hinton ParkwayMcDonough, Ga. 30253Bill Lacy

Henry County Fire Chief770-288-6600Henry County Sheriff's Office120 Henry Parkway

McDonough, Ga. 30253Keith McBrayerHenry County [email protected] Randy MooreField Operations Division [email protected] Jeff NormanJail Division [email protected]. G.D. BrownleeInmate Relations [email protected]

Henry County Chief of Police Keith Nichols

Henry County Chief of Fire Bill Lacy

Henry County Chairman

Tommy Smith

Some of the top golf courses in the state can be found in Henry and Clayton counties. From Eagle’s Landing Country Club to Lake Spivey Golf Club, local courses offer the perfect blend of courses for beginners and veterans alike.

Here is a list of the golf clubs in the area:

• Cotton Fields Golf Club400 Industrial Blvd.McDonough, Ga. 30253(770) 914-1442www.golfcottonfields.comHead Golf Pro: Willie SmithGolfAdvisor.com Rating: 71.4

• Crystal Lake Golf and Country Club

100 Hampton Oaks DriveHampton, Ga. 30228(770) 471-3233www.crystallakecc.comHead Golf Pro: Willie SmithGolfAdvisor.com Rating: 74.3

• Eagle’s Brooke Country Club

300 Lester Mill RoadLocust Grove, Ga. 30248(678) 432-1979

www.eaglesbrookegolf.comHead Golf Pro: Willie Smith

• Eagle’s Landing Country Club

100 Eagles Landing WayStockbridge, Ga. 30281(770) 389-2000www.eagleslandingcc.comHead Golf Pro: Mark HallGolfAdvisor.com Rating: 74.1

• Georgia National Golf Club1715 Lake Dow RoadMcDonough, Ga. 30252

(770) 914-9994www.canongategolf.comHead Golf Pro: Tom MitchellHead Golf Instructor: Frank

GasawayGolfAdvisor.com Rating: 74.1

• Heron Bay Golf Club5100 Heron Bay Blvd.Locust Grove, Ga. 30248(770) 320-8500www.canongategolf.comHead Golf Pro: Bobby BrittonGolfAdvisor.com Rating: 75.3

• Lake Spivey Golf Club8255 Club House WayJonesboro, Ga. 30236(770) 477-9836www.lakespivey.netHead Golf Pro: Jeffrey D. Big-

gersGolfAdvisor.com Rating: 72.7

• Rum Creek Golf Club (9-hole course, driving range)

107 Saint Ives CrossingStockbridge, Ga. 30281(770) 507-3538www.rumcreekgolf.com

Comfortably located only 11 miles of south of Atlanta Forest Park offers immediate

access to neighboring Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Convenient access to interstate I-75, I-675, and I-285 provides a major

advantage for commercial, industrial and entertainment activities.

For Business Development Opportunities Contact:

Forest Park City Hall404-366-4720

www.forestparkga.org

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Mayor and City CouncilMayor David LockhartMayor Pro-Tem Latresa AkinsCouncilman Tommy SmithCouncilman Dabouze Antoine Councilwoman Maudie McCordCouncilwoman Linda LordCity Manager Frank Brandon

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Fantastic local golf courses aplentyA local golfer takes some swings at Georgia National Golf Club in Mc-Donough. (Staff Photo: Maria Tor-res)


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St. James the Apostle Catholic Church 1000 Decatur Road (Hwy. 155 N.)

McDonough, GA 30252 (770)957-5441

Website: www.stjamesapostle.comEmail: [email protected]

Weekday Masses Monday - Saturday

8:30 am Weekend Masses

Saturday Vigil - 4:00 pm Sunday - 8:30 am / 11:00 am

12:45 pm / 5:00 pm Confessions

Saturday - 9:00 to 10:00 am Wednesday - 6:00 to 7:00 pm

Or by appointment

St. James Preschool & Mother’s Morning Out 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

3 & 4 Year Old Program Monday - Friday

2 Year Old Program Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Mother’s Morning Out Tuesdays and/or Thursdays

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Henry County Parks and Recreation offers a several locations for residents where they can exercise, play ball, grow a garden, learn to oil paint and even how to train the family dog.

Membership to the centers is $120 per year and $40 for each additional family member.

The three recreation centers are:• Fairview Recreation Center, 35 Austin

Road, Stockbridge, 770-288-7314.• J.P. Moseley Recreation Center, 1041

Miller’s Mill Road, Stockbridge, 770-288-7311.

• Locust Grove Recreation Center, 10 Cleveland St., Locust Grove, 770-288-7295.

The department’s headquarters, 101 Lake Dow Road in McDonough, is equipped with a number of classrooms which are host to several classes offered throughout the year including school break camps.

The county’s parks offer miles of wooded walking and jogging trails, a motocross track, a dog park, a paintball facility, a roller hockey rink, tennis and basketball courts, a Frisbee golf course, football and soccer fields, green spaces and community centers are all maintained within the four corners of Henry County.

For more information, visit hcpd.org or visit Facebook and search Henry County Govern-ment or call 770-288-7300

Henry County Parks and reCreation

Line dancing is one of many different kinds of classes offered by Henry County Parks and Recreation. (Staff Photo: Heather Middleton)

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