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Tammy Joyner
Local news reporter
I have been at The AJC since November 1994 and have held numerous positions, ranging from assistant business editor to workplace reporter to Sunday Business enterprise reporter to my current southside beat.
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Fayette hires new water engineer
The Fayette Board of Commissioners recently made a significant change in the future operation of the county water treatment plants. The commissioners chose a new water engineer, CH2M Hill of Denver. The selection of the Denver firm marks the first time in 30 years that the county has change this ...
Free showing of “Smokey and the Bandit” in Jonesboro Oct. 12
Jonesboro is offering a free showing of the movie “Smokey and the Bandit” on Saturday, Oct. 12 in the Lee Street Park. The Bluegrassp band Faculty Grass will perform at 7:45 p.m. followed by the movie at 9 p.m. Scnes from Smokey and the Bandit were filmed in Jonesboro and ...
Clayton Town Hall on Obamacare slated for Oct. 19
State Rep. Demetrius Douglas is hosting an informational town hall meeting on the Affordable Care Act also known as “Obamacare” on Oct. 19 from 10a.m. - noon at the Lovejoy Community Center, 11622 Hastings Bridge Road in Lovejoy.
Henry County Town Hall on Common Core Standards Oct. 17
State Rep. Demetrius Douglas is hosting an informational town hall Oct. 17 in Stockbridge on the ABC’s of Common Core Standards. State and local education experts will provide information about the Common Core Standards. The 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. event will be at Stockbridge City Hall, 4640 North Henry ...
Domestic violence candlelight vigil set for Oct. 12
In observance of Domestic Violence month, the Griffin Judicial Circuit Task Force on Domestic Violence is holding a “Silent No More” candlelight vigil from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 on the lawn of the Old Courthouse, 140 Stonewall Ave. in Fayetteville. The judicial circuit covers Fayette, Spalding, ...
Stockbridge Community Arts Center to open Saturday
The Academy Theatre will christen the new Stockbridge Community Arts Center on Saturday with “Tapas: Nine Short Plays about Rebirth and Renewal.” The center is at 146 Burke St. behind the Hamilton State Bank Building. Show dates: Oct. 4, 5, 11, 12 at 8 pm and October 5, 6, 12, ...
Busy weekend of activities slated for Stockbridge
There’s plenty to do this weekend in Stockbridge. The fountain across from Stockbridge City Hall is going pink for “National Breast Cancer Awareness” month. It will turn pink at 6 p.m. on Friday. The water-soluble pink dye is safe for the environment. Friday also is the kickoff for the Third ...
Tri City Venture to be discussed Oct. 9
Lake City, Morrow and Forest Park have formed a joint venture to develop an Opportunity Zone to offer tax credits to local employers who hire new workers. The Tri City Venture has been in the works for more than a year as city managers in the three cities worked in ...
Clayton leaders take “Show on The Road” Oct. 8
Clayton County Commission Chair Jeff Turner is taking his “Show on the Road” again. This time, he’ll be at the E.W. Oliver Elementary School Oct. 8 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to talk about county services available to the public. Other elected officials and representatives from county departments will ...
4-H Funday weekend slated for Oct 10, 11
The 4-H Fundays will be Oct. 10-11 at the Cooperative Extension Office at Heritage Park. The 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. program is open to students in 6th through 8th grades. Students will learn about farming, food and funds and have an opportunity to visit the Fortson 4-H Center in ...
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