New South Clayton Recreation Center slated to open March 30

A new 60,000-square foot community center officially opens March 30 with a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. The public will be able to tour the South Clayton Recreation Center the week of March 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The facility was funded with money from the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. It has two large gyms, a mezzanine walking track, state of the art fitness center, aerobics room, dance studio, computer lab, meeting rooms, catering kitchen and an outdoor swimming pool. The new fully-staffed South Clayton precinct police department is adjacent to the new rec center at 1837 McDonough Road in Hampton. For more information, call 770-477-3766 or visit the Clayton County Parks and Recreation Department’s website at www.claytonparks.com.