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Monday, December 1, 2008
Will Clayton Get Back on Track?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It seems as if various factions of our government are hemorrhaging money from Clayton’s coffers, and in some cases the damage appears avoidable.
Recently, the state froze hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of grants that could affect roadwork, juvenile court programs, housing assistance and other county services. According to the AJC, Clayton County Chairman Eldrin Bell accused County Finance Director Angela Jackson of not providing regular reports on the county’s financial status (although he didn’t say how or why this was allowed to happen) and wants to hire an independent auditor to figure things out.
In addition, Clayton County Public Schools could lose $27 million due to student flight thanks to the accreditation loss. This means losing teachers, staff and programs for the remaining students.
Throw in the loss of good people and families leaving Clayton due to these and other issues as well as the economy in general and foreclosures, and it makes one wonder about the future of this county and if taxes will have to be raised to make up the difference. Believe it or not, there are residents who want taxes to be raised here and have for a long time, hoping that will bring about changes in Clayton across the board.
Throw in the loss of good people and families leaving Clayton due to these and other issues as well as the economy in general and foreclosures, and it makes one wonder about the future of this county and if taxes will have to be raised to make up the difference. Believe it or not, there are residents who want taxes to be raised here and have for a long time, hoping that will bring about changes in Clayton across the board.
Do you trust that our elected officials and representatives will be able to get the county and school system back on track?
Tuesday, December 2 feature runoff elections in two local school districts. District 1 candidates are Pam Adamson versus Cleopatra Ballantyne and District 9 candidates are Charlton Bivins versus Irene Lewis as well as the senate runoff between incumbent Republican=2 0Saxby Chambliss and Democrat Jim Martin.
At 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 4 at Mundy’s Mill High School (9652 Fayetteville Road, Jonesboro), CCPS will kick off a series of Community Gang Awareness Forums. If you have any questions, contact Dr. Anthony Smith or John Walker at 770 473-2760.
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