Riverdale residents will have an opportunity this month to learn more about a major transportation project that could help shape travel and development across the city and surrounding communities. The City of Riverdale will host a town hall on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to share updates on the Southlake Bus Rapid Transit project. Residents will be able to meet project representatives, learn about transit-oriented development and anticipated community growth, and ask quest

Clayton County residents looking for employment, career training or a new professional direction will have an opportunity to connect with valuable workforce resources at the Clayton @ Work: Fall 2026 Career & Resource Expo. The free expo will bring employment opportunities and career-development resources together in one location. Attendees can explore technical colleges, labor unions, trade and skills schools, apprenticeship programs, internships and entry-level career oppor

Clayton County property owners will have three opportunities this September to learn more about the county’s proposed 2026 millage rate and share their opinions before the rate is finalized. The Clayton County Board of Commissioners has tentatively adopted a maintenance-and-operations millage rate of 15.052 mills. That is 0.911 mills above the rollback rate of 14.141 mills, representing a proposed 6.44% property tax increase over the rollback rate. The 6.44% figure does not n

If your child attends Clayton County Public Schools and you’ve seen “Curriculum Night” on the school calendar, you may be wondering exactly what happens and whether parents should attend. The short answer: Curriculum Night gives parents a closer look at what their child will be learning during the school year and what will be expected in the classroom. Clayton County Public Schools has described Curriculum Night as an opportunity for teachers to share information about the cu

Flint on the Lawn: A Gospel Concert Under the Stars has been rescheduled after its original August date was postponed because of expected inclement weather. The free, family-friendly concert will now take place Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Flint River Community Center in Riverdale. Guests can enjoy uplifting performances from the Flint River Community Center Choir, Frank Bailey Senior Center Choir, Sonna Singleton Gregory Senior Center Choir and a children’s choir. Av

The Clayton County Board of Education is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and several items are expected to come before the Board. Based on items discussed during the August 31 work session, the upcoming meeting could include decisions and updates involving district finances, school safety, career education, personnel, SPLOST projects, Board policies and the district’s arena. Here are a few items to watch: School Safety Funding The Board is expected to consi

The Clayton County Board of Commissioners will hold its next Regular Business Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes millions of dollars in proposed funding for transportation and public safety projects, renovations to the Riverdale Library, a new fire department aerial apparatus, transit improvements, senior services initiatives and several appointments to county boards and authorities. Here are some of the items Clayton County residents may

This past weekend, one of Volunteer Clayton County’s wonderful volunteer members, Deborah Burke-Johnson, spent time giving back at the Atlanta Community Food Bank Community Food Center, helping support the ongoing work of providing food to families and individuals throughout the community. The impact of the volunteer shift was impressive. According to the volunteer service sign, the team helped provide 8,497 pounds of food, equating to approximately 7,080 meals for neighbors

Forest Park Special Called Meeting on Data Centers Forest Park residents have a new opportunity to follow the local conversation surrounding data-center development. The mayor and City Council will hold a special called meeting Monday morning to consider a 90-day moratorium on data centers. Date and time: Monday, August 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Location: Forest Park City Hall Council Chambers, 745 Forest Parkway, Forest Park Purpose: The mayor and City Council will consider a