http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/ Latest articles for the Clayton section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2010 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:14:49 GMT 2010-02-10T06:14:49Z en-us Copyright 2010 http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/former-clayton-naacp-treasurer-294262.html?cxtype=rss_clayton A former top Clayton NAACP official -- accused of embezzling up to $30,000 from the venerable civil rights organization -- is finally getting her day in court some three years after charges were first filed. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:26:32 GMT cboone@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/former-clayton-naacp-treasurer-294262.html Christian Boone 2010-02-09T15:26:32Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/da-try-smash-and-293920.html?cxtype=rss_clayton The Clayton County district attorney said Monday she wants three suspected teenage gang members to be tried as adults in Sunday's brazen smash-and-grab case at a Macy's department store. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:49:43 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/da-try-smash-and-293920.html Megan Matteucci 2010-02-08T22:49:43Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/chase-nets-six-van-293262.html?cxtype=rss_clayton A sixth suspected gang member accused in Sunday morning's smash-and-grab at Macy's in Southlake Mall has turned himself in, police told the AJC. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:10:31 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/chase-nets-six-van-293262.html Megan Matteucci 2010-02-08T04:10:31Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/clayton-teen-critical-after-291675.html?cxtype=rss_clayton A 17-year-old boy remains in critical condition after apparently shooting himself in the face Thursday afternoon in Clayton County, Officer India Smith said Friday morning. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:58:52 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/clayton-teen-critical-after-291675.html Alexis Stevens 2010-02-05T15:58:52Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/police-search-for-details-290688.html?cxtype=rss_clayton Results from an autopsy conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation have determined a 55-year-old Waffle House employee was struck by a vehicle. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:44:45 GMT msimon@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/police-search-for-details-290688.html Mashaun D. Simon 2010-02-04T02:44:45Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/former-clayton-police-chief-290324.html?cxtype=rss_clayton Clayton County Police Academy Director Jeff Turner was reinstated Wednesday after the county's civil service board rejected a request to extend the former chief's unpaid suspension. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:27:37 GMT cboone@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/former-clayton-police-chief-290324.html Christian Boone 2010-02-03T21:27:37Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/ex-clayton-police-chief-289466.html?cxtype=rss_clayton Former Clayton County Police Chief Jeff Turner, placed on unpaid leave for allegedly misusing surveillance equipment, will have to wait a bit longer before learning his fate. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:04:16 GMT cboone@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/ex-clayton-police-chief-289466.html Christian Boone 2010-02-02T23:04:16Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/320-pounds-of-marijuana-286114.html?cxtype=rss_clayton Clayton County sheriff's deputies seized more than 300 pounds of marijuana Thursday morning reported at an Ellenwood shipping company. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:01:21 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/320-pounds-of-marijuana-286114.html Marcus K. Garner 2010-01-28T23:01:21Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/riverdale-meth-lab-busted-285692.html?cxtype=rss_clayton Clayton County deputies arrested a Riverdale man Wednesday for allegedly operating a meth lab out of a home he was renting. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:34:50 GMT cboone@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/riverdale-meth-lab-busted-285692.html Christian Boone 2010-01-28T17:34:50Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/5-5-million-contract-285097.html?cxtype=rss_clayton Lighting, heating and air conditioning upgrades will help Clayton County trim $361,000 from its annual utility bills. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:40:05 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/5-5-million-contract-285097.html Megan Matteucci 2010-01-27T22:40:05Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/clayton-man-gets-life-285010.html?cxtype=rss_clayton A 26-year-old Clayton County man will spend his life in prison after pleading guilty to killing the mother of his children and her new boyfriend. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:06:20 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/clayton-man-gets-life-285010.html Megan Matteucci 2010-01-27T22:06:20Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/clayton-chief-welcomes-dekalb-280846.html?cxtype=rss_clayton A criminal investigation into former Clayton County Police Chief Jeffrey Turner has been turned over to the DeKalb County district attorney. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:00:15 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/clayton-chief-welcomes-dekalb-280846.html Megan Matteucci 2010-01-22T22:00:15Z http://www.ajc.com/news/police-seek-suspect-in-280617.html?cxtype=rss_clayton Police are looking for at least one man linked to a fatal College Park shooting Thursday night. College Park police have issued an arrest warrant for Pedro Alvarez Jr. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:02:27 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/police-seek-suspect-in-280617.html Marcus K. Garner 2010-01-22T17:02:27Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/former-dekalb-teacher-pleads-277969.html?cxtype=rss_clayton A former DeKalb County middle school teacher will spend three years in prison and pay hefty fines after pleading guilty to molesting a teenage girl in Clayton County. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:42:29 GMT kswartz@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/former-dekalb-teacher-pleads-277969.html Kristi E. Swartz 2010-01-19T12:42:29Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/north-clayton-hs-football-277810.html?cxtype=rss_clayton Senior Davin Redmond, 18, died in his sleep; cause of death still a mystery. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:48:14 GMT cboone@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/north-clayton-hs-football-277810.html Christian Boone 2010-01-19T03:48:14Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/clayton-teacher-fired-for-273825.html?cxtype=rss_clayton The Clayton County school board voted to fire a teacher accused of ordering a hit on a student, officials said. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:33:47 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/clayton-teacher-fired-for-273825.html Marcus K. Garner 2010-01-13T04:33:47Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/wreck-closes-tara-boulevard-273655.html?cxtype=rss_clayton Traffic has just resumed on Tara Boulevard in Clayton County, where an auto accident with injuries closed lanes in both directions, police said. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:15:17 GMT mgarner@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/wreck-closes-tara-boulevard-273655.html Marcus K. Garner 2010-01-13T01:15:17Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/solicitor-upgrade-charges-in-272693.html?cxtype=rss_clayton The Clayton County solicitor general wants stiffer charges against an Army soldier accused of attacking an AirTran gate agent, WSB is reporting. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:39:39 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/solicitor-upgrade-charges-in-272693.html 2010-01-12T01:39:39Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/south-metro-development-conference-268556.html?cxtype=rss_clayton The South Metro Development Outlook Conference will be held Jan. 26 at the student activities center of Clayton State University in Morrow. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:51:21 GMT rellis@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/south-metro-development-conference-268556.html Ralph Ellis 2010-01-06T20:51:21Z http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/former-clayton-police-chief-268075.html?cxtype=rss_clayton Troubles continue to mount for former Clayton Police Chief Jeff Turner, who was placed on unpaid administrative leave Tuesday night while officials investigate whether he improperly used surveillance equipment. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:52:17 GMT kswartz@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/clayton/former-clayton-police-chief-268075.html Kristi E. Swartz 2010-01-06T18:52:17Z