Clayton County Water authority is seeking volunteers to clean trash, debris and other pollutants from Rum Creek on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon. This is a great community activity for scouts, youth groups, environmental and civic clubs and families. The 2012 Rivers Alive Stream Cleanup will meet at M.D. Roberts Middle School, 1905 Walt Stephens Rd in Jonesboro. Wear outdoor clothing and waterproof boots. Details: 770 961-2130 ext. 5972.

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Mathew Palmer, a former Delta Air Lines employee, at his home in Atlanta on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.  Palmer was fired less than two weeks after writing a post on social media about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. (Natrice Miller/AJC)