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Committed to the Care of Clayton County Public Schools

 ::: Photo LeVonn Brown ::: Dr. Anthony Smith is the new superintendent for Clayton County Public Schools, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a deep passion for education. Smith’s journey in education began as a computer technology ... [Read More]

Bringing Community to the Arts

 The new Executive Director of Arts Clayton is flipping the script on the traditional method of arts organizations. Rather than bringing art to the community, Brian Hebert is intent on bringing the community to the arts through a series of ... [Read More]

Coming to America, A Refugee’s Story

 With the current administration in office and in particular, President Trump’s stance on refugees and immigrants, we hear about refugees and immigrants on all news media platforms daily. The refugees and immigrants issue is just one of a long list ... [Read More]

The Business of How Food is Served

 The Caseys are a close-knit group. Always have been. I hope it continues for the next generation,” said Bill Casey, the semi-retired Chairman of the Board for LTI, who came to work in the summer for his father and uncle, the original owners, when ... [Read More]

Art is an Element of Life for Jordyn Speakman

   Jordyn Speakman is definitely living her life in her own way. As a radical believer in the land of pop stars and reality stars this Southern Crescent resident chooses a Cello as her claim to fame.  Though the world’s general view has changed ... [Read More]

Today’s Women’s Movement

 More than 4 million people around the world joined the Women’s March in 2017, and in 2018, an estimated 1 million hit the streets again. The #MeToo movement shined a spotlight on sexual harassment, forcing predators to step down from power. And ... [Read More]

A Quiet Hero, Honoring a Freedom Rider

 Freedom Rider, Dr. Pauline Knight-Ofosu, Rhode a Bus Into American History “I used to say we were called; then I said we were chosen; and now I honestly think we were ordered .” Pauline Knight-Ofosu remembers her decision 50 years ago to ... [Read More]

Taking the Fear out of Police Authority for Children

 You don’t have to be a Riverdale resident to feel the residual effects of losing a leader like Major Gregory E. Barney, who was killed February 11, 2016 in the line of duty. His presence was also felt–and missed–throughout Riverdale ... [Read More]

Sabrina Isdell, One of 3 Triple Threat Educators

 What is a triple threat teacher? The answer lies not in can we make our core classes fun again, but more like who do we need that will make, Math…Momentous, Reading…Revolutionary, and Science…Spectacular. The answer lies in a few golden ... [Read More]