A New Mexico prosecutor said Wednesday that five suspects arrested at a New Mexico compound — including a man who allegedly abducted his child from Clayton County — were training children to commit school shootings, according to reports by CNN. Read the full article: Clayton News-Daily
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Clayton County closing health facility due to mold
The Clayton County Board of Health facility located at 1117 Battle Creek Road in Jonesboro is temporarily closing due to mold. Read the full article: Clayton News Daily
Gigi’s House breaks ground on home for victims of sex trafficking
Gigi’s House founder Sabrina Crawford is one step closer to making her dream of opening a home for girls rescued from sex trafficking a reality in Clayton County. Read the full article: Clayton News Daily
Clayton County raises funds for human trafficking ministry
Chairman Jeffrey Turner’s International Ball last weekend raised more than $20,000 for Gigi’s House, a home for teen girls at risk of becoming victims of sex trafficking. Read the full article: Clayton News Daily
Clayton State to have food pantries on campus
Clayton State University’s Department of Campus Life is piloting a new program this semester to help ensure no student goes hungry. Read the full article: Clayton News Daily
Watch for signs of heat stress as temps rise
Symptoms of heat stroke include red, hot and dry skin without sweating; a rapid, strong pulse; throbbing headache; dizziness and nausea.
Clayton State prepares for ‘Campus Carry’
Clayton State University has recently taken steps to prepare ahead of the 2018 academic year, holding a question and answer session last week, training public safety staff on enforcement of the law and providing information to students and staff. Read the full article: Clayton News Daily
Family crossing the country to raise diabetes awareness
Late last year, Noah Barnes decided he could bring awareness to the disease and help raise money for research with a walk. But not just any walk — one that would take him thousands of miles across the country. Read the full article: Clayton News Daily
Clayton after-school program offers hot meal, homework help
The Clayton County Public Library System is piloting a new after-school program called Preservation of Life, which provides a hot meal and homework help at library branches. Read the full article: Clayton News Daily
Clayton officials ask board to test for lead in schools
Clayton County Public Schools Executive Director of Operations Keith Thompson asked the Board of Education Monday for authorization to conduct lead testing in CCPS facilities. Read the full article: Clayton News Daily