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On A Journey with Tyme

 ::: Photos Courtesy of Tyme Journey ::: Tyme Journey began her career in the film industry as a photographer. During her teenage years, she would utilize off-days from touring to capture the beautiful landscapes of popular destinations like New ... [Read More]

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]

Rock on … and on … and on

 The most prolific classic rock musician you probably never heard of is Dave Mason, a founding member of the English group Traffic and the writer of one of the most iconic rock anthems ever recorded: Feeling Alright.  Photo Courtesy of Dan ... [Read More]

Dressing Up the City

 Ricky Clark brings a flair for fashion and foresight to Jonesboro city government. By Michael BoothPhoto by SeQuoya Robinson March/April 2023 A few weeks before the Jonesboro City Center was set to open, City Manager Ricky Clark ... [Read More]

Sharing Herstory, Donya L. Sartor is Making History

 Donya Sartor is the first Black Woman to qualify and run for mayor in Jonesboro, Georgia. The small community with many stories sits just south of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Thousands of tourists visit the city each month ... [Read More]

Balancing the Scales of Justice

 Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis brings a new approach to prosecuting criminals and delivering justice   Fani Willis made history by becoming the first woman to be elected as the District Attorney of Fulton County. The long-time ... [Read More]

The Audacity To Have Tenacity

 If a force of nature were a person and you looked it up in the dictionary, you would more than likely see a picture of Tammary Scott Dowdell, CEO and Owner of B’Mari Events & Arts Studio. After all, to say or to think of anyone as a force of ... [Read More]

Passionate Policing with Peachtree City’s Chief Moon

 “The biggest tool we have is our tongue,” Peachtree City Police Chief Janet Moon says in her office one humid summer afternoon. “Police officers don’t have to lay hands on anyone to get things under control. I would say in only one percent ... [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]