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Monday, December 17, 2007
Clayton County: Reality vs. perception
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
No one disputes the fact that Clayton County has some problems, just like other metro Atlanta counties.
Although many (including some Clayton residents, unfortunately) thrive on the idea that we are a lost cause and our problems are unsolvable.
I read a recent ajc.com blog where someone repeatedly referred to Clayton as a “cesspool.” I have also met folks who speak negatively about Clayton and in the next breath admit they have never been here before because they were told to steer clear.
I don’t know about you, but these impressions bother me, and we have not lived here nearly as long as some.
Despite this, there are still many people who love living here (myself included) and do not want to move. Many are homeowners who have lived here for years and some are newcomers.
Recently, numerous Clayton residents met with Realtors and county officials via the Clayton County Wide Homeowners Association to discuss ways to improve our image.
Opinions ranged from getting more residents involved in community affairs, such as attending board of education and county commission meetings, where policy is set, to calling code enforcement on your neighbor if need be. (To report code violations, call 678-610-4755, 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday.)
The number one response was getting residents educated on potential candidates running for elected office.
As residents, what else can we do to help improve Clayton’s image and silence the naysayers?
(P.S. - If you managed to get out of dodge, congratulations to you. But we do not need any more negativity here. If you have nothing constructive to add to this conversation (especially if you no longer live here) please don’t waste everyone’s time. Thank you!)
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