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Narrator: On the outskirts of the nation's capital, summer vacation is in full swing.
And while it might look like it's all fun and games, the summer plays a vital role in children's learning.
Which makes parents like Wendy Bostic determined to make the most of it.
She's discovering that there's a lot she can do to keep four-year-old C.J. and six-year-old Ashley learning while school is out.

Wendy Bostic: So if they're inside of the cocoon, or the chrysalis, then what happens?

Narrator: This weekend, the discussion and activities focus on butterflies and plants as they prepare for a trip to a local garden.

Wendy: Children are sponges. So they're constantly learning and constantly wanting to learn 'cause they wanna know well why, well who, well how, well when.

Narrator: But raising a reader can be a daunting task, even for a parent like Wendy, who knows the importance of summer learning. When she first thought about filling her kids' days with education and enrichment, she was overwhelmed.

Wendy: I cried for about a week or two weeks straight because I was like, "Well, what am I going to do with them all day?" Ashley has been stimulated being in school. What am I going to do to keep her learning? I can only sing the ABC song.

Narrator: She knows that helping her kids maintain the skills and knowledge they learned in school will have a big impact when they return to class in September.

Ron Fairchild: Much like we would expect an athlete or a musician's performance to suffer if they didn't practice regularly, the same thing is true for young people when it comes to reading performance.

Narrator: Letting kids' brains languish during the summer can mean more than just playing catch-up when they get back to the classroom; it can have serious, long-term consequences for a child.
Earl Martin Phalen has been dedicated to children's summer education for over twenty years.
Earl Martin Phalen: Reading during the summer time and early school success is so so important. It's predictable that if you're not able to read and write proficiently by the end of third grade, the likelihood of dropping out, the likelihood of engaging in negative behaviors is 68% higher... so the summer is a critically important opportunity.

Narrator: And a formal program isn't the only way to keep kids' brains in gear.
Parents are a child's first teachers, and there is a lot they can do every day to help their children build and maintain literacy skills.
Wendy: This is smooth and this is rough, so what do you think this is?

Narrator: Conversations, field trips, and reading together are all important - and fun - steps.

Phalen: All the research says children lose anywhere from one to three months reading, writing, and math skills during the summertime. So keeping children engaged, keeping them reading, keeping their minds stimulated during the summer months is so important to helping the short and long terms success both in school and in life.

Narrator: Wendy tackled the challenge by reading books, finding information online, and getting support from other moms.

Erica: Welcome to Mocha Moms! I guess we'll get started.

Narrator: Mocha Moms is a national organization for mothers and Wendy's chapter meets regularly at the library.
While the children play, the group comes together to discuss their kids and share their experiences. Today's topic - summer learning, of course!
Kendra: We did a lot of her re-writing my grocery lists. We did a lot of signs as we're driving down the street, like what does the stop sign say?

Wendy: I make my kids find the number of the exit when I'm going places.

Sheila: There are word families like 'at.' There's at and you teach them that sound. Then you add an 's.' Sat. Bat. Rat. I would make it where he had to run and get the letter that made the 'sss' sound.

Carol: When it looks like the party's over, they don't want to do that anymore... stop and do something else. I think as long as you approach it that way, it won't, you know, make them resistant.

Narrator: Another great resource for Wendy is the local public library - a place her kids can't get enough of.

Fairchild: The single most important activity for kids to do during the summer months to prevent losses from happening is reading. Build into your family life the opportunity for reading. Regular trips the library.

Wendy: Awesome! This looks like it's going to be a good book.

Dr. Jennifer Turner: Libraries are such a wonderful resource for parents... and for communities as a whole. Librarians can play such an important role in helping children... to select books and to actually become successful readers.

Librarian: Can I help you?

Wendy: Yes, ma'am. I have a four-year-old and a six-year-old who'd like to see if you had any suggestions of good books for them to read this summer.

Narrator: While access to books is important, finding the ones that match a child's reading level and interests, like butterflies for Ashley is key to creating a successful reader.

Wendy: They have a sense of independence because they're picking out their own books, their own world.

Narrator: The bottom line - if they aren't interested in the topic, why would they read about it? And if the book is too hard, they'll struggle with the words, which means frustration instead of comprehension.
Now, with a stack of books and their library agenda complete... ...the Bostics take learning on the road.
Wendy: We are getting ready to go on a field trip!

Ashley: We're going to a garden.

Wendy: And in the garden there's gonna be... pigs?

Ashley: Flowers, butterflies...

Fairchild: It's essential for parents to have active conversations with their kids, to turn off the radio in the car, to actually be an active listener and to ask a lot of questions.

Wendy: What's next? What's next? 3, 2, ...

Kids: 1!

Narrator: Fun games and engaging conversations will help kids learn new vocabulary, build their listening and speaking skills, and encourage them to think and ask questions about their world.

Turner: Having conversations with your child helps them to think about what other people are saying and to listen, but it also helps them to express themselves and to develop new skills. And it gives a sense of what's going on in their head and what's important to them, what matters to them.

Wendy: Let's see what's up here, guys!

Narrator: Wendy has brought Ashley and C.J. to Brookside Gardens, a local community park that's free to the public.
Here, they can learn more about the butterflies and plants they've been reading about.
Fairchild: Exposure to high quality enrichment opportunities are absolutely essential to build the background knowledge that kids need to be successful readers.

Volunteer: It's called the Tiger Swallowtail because of its stripes.

Narrator: And since Wendy knows there is always more to learn, the whole family listens closely to a butterfly expert.

Volunteer: The cool thing about caterpillars is that once they decided, "Hey. I've eaten enough food. I am ready. I am strong. I'm going to change in to a butterfly."

Narrator: Every field trip means more opportunities for conversations and questions.

Wendy: Get out of town and call somebody! What are they eating.

CJ: They're eating fruit.

Wendy: They're eating fruit.

Wendy: Summer's really supposed to be somewhat of a break from the everyday going to school, sitting in the classroom, having to do, you know, your spelling and your writing. So you have to find new ways to keep them engaged. There's learning everywhere. And just remember that they've never seen the world before. They've never encountered anything. Show them what you know. You'll find out you'll learn some other stuff, too.

Wendy: Let's see... He might be black and yellow...

Narrator: Funding for "Adventures in Summer Learning" is provided by the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.

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The federal law requires that each school system receiving what we call “Title I, Part A funds”
jointly develop with parents and family members of all participating children the district-level
and school-level parent and family engagement plans, school-parent compacts, opportunities to build school staff capacity, and the budget set-aside for parent and family engagement activities. However, we ask for your input , we want to partner with you in helping your child succeed.

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Kinship Care Resource Center | Clayton Seniors

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As much as we would love to assist everyone in need of food, Unfortunately, it may be an unrealistic goal we will never stop to achieve. In an effort to accommodate those we are unable to assist, we've provided other resources that you should take advantage of, listed on this page.

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OTHER RESOURCES - The Online Food Pantry

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Volunteer Information - Clayton County Public Schools

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Community Food Bank, distribution every Friday from 10;00 am-2;30 pm. Free food, financial donation accepted.

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732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 404-892-9822 Every year, the Atlanta Community Food Bank works with more than 600 nonprofit partners-including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers-to distribute over 60 million meals to more than 755,000 people in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and north Georgia.

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Atlanta Housing Authority

230 John Wesley Dobbs Ave., Atlanta 30303

404-892-4700 or East Point 404-762-6664

Website: www.atlantahousing.org

https://www.claytoncenter.org/adults-residential.cms

157 Smith Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236

770-478-2280

Residential Services provides an array of living arrangements in home-like settings to meet the needs of the person served despite the length or severity of their mental illness. Currently, Clayton Center offers Residential Services for individuals diagnosed with mental health disorders and developmental disabilities. We provide Residential Services in Personal Care Home, Group Home, and Semi-Independent settings. Additionally, Clayton Center has a Shelter Plus Care program which offers Residential Services to individuals that are able to live in their own apartments. To schedule or reschedule appointments with our providers, please contact our Centralized Scheduling Department at 1-844-438-2778.

Clayton County Association Against Family Violence-Secure House

800-33HAVEN

Call for safe emergency shelter and comprehensive support services to all victims of family violence.

http://www.cliftonsanctuary.com/

369 Connecticut Ave., NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

404-373-3253

Community Shelters for Men, Community Shelters for Men and HIV Infections, Community Shelters for Men and Older Adults, Homelessness.

https://www.heartstonourishhope.org/dorm

640 Highway 138 SW, Riverdale, GA 30274

770-997-4517

The D.O.R.M. is a high accountability independent living and transitional housing program for young men, ages 18-24. With low barriers to entry, young men can remain in the program for up to 24 months. The organization serves young men aging out of foster care, leaving jail or prison, who were kicked out and other young men in crisis situations. They provide housing, food, job assistance, referrals to medical and counseling services, GED services and assistance with obtaining important documents, as well as offer job assistance, GED classes, and other essential services.

Fresh Start Jonesboro

Jonesboro, GA
404-573-7852
Transitional short-term housing for families that are homeless in Jonesboro.

http://ourhousega.org/

173 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
404-522-6056
Genesis enables homeless families to remain together and creates a participatory community in which parents have the opportunity to live with their children in privacy and with dignity. In empowering families to achieve greater self-sufficiency, Genesis Shelter recognizes individual family needs and provides the resources to meet those needs.

www.gigishouseatl.org

7147 Jonesboro Road, Suite 870051, Morrow, GA 30287
470-372-8050
Gigi's House provides safe housing for female teens, ages 13-19, who are at risk of becoming a victim of sex trafficking. Housing is offered for up to 18 months.

Hope Shelter

170 Flint River Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30238

(678) 884-6600

Call for eligibility and requirements (for women only)

www.collegeparkhousingchoice.org

2000 West Princeton Avenue, College Park, GA 30337
404-559-2894
College Park Authority provides assistance for low income and section 8 members in Clayton County.

Housing Authority of Clayton County

732 Main St, Forest Park 30297

404-362-1200

Website: www.haccga.com

Provides emergency assistance to homeowners in need of repairs

http://www.iohome.org/

PO Box 48075, Atlanta, GA 30362

770-457-3727

A group of churches in the North Atlanta area banded together to offer long-term solutions to the problem. They have a broad base of support that includes individuals, churches, community groups, state, county, foundation, and corporate giving. They believe in keeping families together while they work on the issues that made them homeless. They also concentrate on the children, believing that they too must be served to stop the cycle of poverty and homelessness.

www.jonesborohousing.com

203 Hightower Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236
770-478-7382
The Authority provides assistance for low income and section 8 members.

Keystone

145 S. McDonough St, Jonesboro 30236

770-471-0891

Applications distributed on Tuesday's only

8am-11am

Samaritans Together-Clayton County

1000 Main St., Forest Park, GA 30297
404-361-8848
This nonprofit provides assistance as a food pantry.

Sconiers Homeless Preventative

Organization, Inc.

404-454-3554

Email: sconiershosthome@rocketmail.com

Website: www.shponic.org

Food pantry, shelter, and housing assistance

http://www.schabitat.org/

9570 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA 30236
770-477-2367
Habitat for Humanity ​builds affordable housing for hard working low income families in Henry, Clayton, and Fayette County. Email them at: info@schabitat.org

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995 Roswell Street , Suite 344, Marietta Ga 30060
770-790-3972
Zion Keepers Inc, is a nonprofit ministry that operates permanent supportive housing for homeless disabled veterans and transitional housing for the homeless and low income persons. This program is faith based and designed to provide a loving stable environment, which allows the resident to continue their recovery from substance abuse and other life controlling issues and progress towards a complete spiritual, physical and economic recovery. Email them at: info@zionkeepers.org

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Atlanta Housing Authority 230 John Wesley Dobbs Ave., Atlanta 30303 404-892-4700 or East Point 404-762-6664 Website: www.atlantahousing.org https://www.claytoncenter.org/adults-residential.cms 157 Smith Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236 770-478-2280 Residential Services provides an array of living arrangements in home-like settings to meet the needs of the person served despite the length or severity of their mental illness.

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The 5th largest school distict in Georgia committed to serving over 50,000 diverse students just south of metro Atlanta.

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The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is the federal law that governs the educational rights of children and youth in homeless situations. This act was reauthorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2015.

For additional information on the educational rights of homeless children and youth, you may visit these recommended sites:
The McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act
www.naehcy.org

Student's Rights Clayton County Public Schools shall provide an educational environment that treats all students with dignity and respect. Every homeless student shall have equal access to the same free and appropriate educational opportunities as students who are not homeless. This commitment to the educational rights of homeless children and youth applies to all services, programs, and activities provided or made available by the Clayton County Public Schools.

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Let's raise the potential of every child and transform communities for generations to come!

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Assessing student wellness while considering the whole child and all factors that impact mental health. This model transforms how fully our youth are supported in school. ​

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Wide range of volunteer opportunities! ​

Wide range of internship opportunities!

You raise, I raise, and together we raise and create a better world for our youth and our children! - Dalamu Sherpa, HR Director

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website to complete an online application.

By mailing a paper application to your local Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS).

Visit your local DFCS office to complete an in-person application. To find the location and business hours for a DFCS office, visit: .

By phone at 877-423-4746 (TTY 711) or 711 for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking.

Note: If you apply for Georgia Pathways over the phone, you may provide proof of qualifying activities online, via mail, or in person at a DFCS office.
Once enrolled in Georgia Pathways, you will receive a confirmation letter. If Amerigroup is listed as your managed care organization (MCO), you don't need to do anything.

If Amerigroup isn't the MCO in the letter and you want to choose us, call Georgia Families at 888-GA-ENROLL. Tell them you want to choose Amerigroup. You can switch to a new health plan during your first 90 days. We'll send you a welcome letter letting you know when you can start using your new services.

If you didn't get a letter, call Georgia Families at 888-GA-ENROLL. Tell them you want to choose Amerigroup. We'll send you a welcome letter letting you know when you can start using your new benefits.

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849 Battle Creek Road | Jonesboro, GA 30236

Telephone: 770-473-5788 | Fax: 770-477-3421

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Kinship Care Resource Center provides resources for grandparents and other relatives raising children in parent-absent homes. The Center offers direct and referral services for adults, teens, and youth including case management, tutoring, financial and educational workshops, computer training, and day and overnight trips.

Enrollment for Kinship Care services is open to all Clayton County grandparents raising grandchildren and other relative caregivers in parent-absent homes. Applicant must bring proof of residency, custody/guardianship papers, and social security cards for children in their care. New Client intakes and orientations are done every Wednesday and Thursday by appointment.

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849 Battle Creek Road | Jonesboro, GA 30236 Telephone: 770-473-5788 | Fax: 770-477-3421 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Kinship Care Resource Center provides resources for grandparents and other relatives raising children in parent-absent homes.

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About Childcare Network in Hampton

Childcare Network is more than daycare - we are a dedicated team of educators preparing your child for the best start in life. Our school provides the foundation for our children to move from infancy through preschool, into pre-kindergarten through a well-balanced curriculum full of developmental activities to stimulate your child.

From our amazing teachers to our proprietary curriculum, spending the day at Childcare Network is not just spending a day at daycare. Each moment of your child's day has been thoughtfully crafted to ensure that they are receiving the attention they need to grow and develop into a lifelong learner. One who is capable of doing and becoming anything their imagination can dream up for themselves.

Our mission at Childcare Network is to provide children with the highest quality early childcare and education, to serve as a supportive network and resource for families, strengthening the communities that we serve, and to work interactively with other responsive networks and services to ensure that high quality preschool education remains progressive, safe, and affordable for all families.

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Purpose

Provide scholarships for families with students enrolled in a Georgia public school system offering only a virtual learning model. Scholarships support working families with children ages 5-12 (kindergarten through grade 6) by paying for care, supervision, and support during the school day while students are engaged in virtual learning.

Basics

SOLVE will provide financial assistance to qualifying families in the form of a "SOLVE Scholarship."

Scholarships are awarded to families who meet income and approved activity requirements and have a child(ren) aged 5-12 enrolled in a school system offering only a virtual learning model.

SOLVE Scholarships can be used at licensed child care learning centers, family child care learning homes, and providers with an approved day camp exemption.

The Scholarship will be good for three months, but may be extended if the school system continues to offer only a virtual learning model.

Families may receive a SOLVE Scholarship for any eligible child.

Funding and Administration

The program is part of the Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funding allocated to Georgia through the CARES Act and is in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

SOLVE is administered by the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program located within the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL).

How to Apply (Beginning in September)

Childcare scholarships available to some virtual school families

ATLANTA - Virtual learning has no doubt caused financial hardships for some families. For many, it means updating equipment, buying desks, and taking on a new childcare bill. But help is on the way.

The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is offering scholarships for families who have to send their children to e-school at a childcare center.

It's called the SOLVE Scholarship: Supporting Onsite Learning for Virtual Education. It's a scholarship for Georgia public school children who are part of a virtual learning model right now.

Reported by FOX 5 Atlanta

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Bright from the Start Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning

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Purpose Provide scholarships for families with students enrolled in a Georgia public school system offering only a virtual learning model. Scholarships support working families with children ages 5-12 (kindergarten through grade 6) by paying for care, supervision, and support during the school day while students are engaged in virtual learning.

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Next to physical health, financial health is the most important aspect of one's life. Take advantage of these resources to learn more about financial literacy.

Marketing Strategies during COVID-19 Pandemic

Healthy, Wealthy, Wise is the Library's program designed to help build better families through financial literacy. Our events and activities are created for four specific groups:

General Financial Education Resources

Banking and Credit

Online Personal Money Management

mint.com - manage your banking, spending, and saving from one site.

http://www.themint.org - provides tools to help parents as well as educators teach children to manage money wisely and develop good financial habits

Saving

America Saves - Saving tips and links to help you save for cars, homes, emergencies, and more

Feed The Pig - Saving tips, resources, articles, and podcasts relating to personal finance

Investing

FINRA Foundation - Step-by-step guides to investing

FINRA - Investment calculators, market data, and investor education

Teens & Young Adults

Financial Literacy for Teens - Links regarding financial decision making, resume development, money management, saving, investing, etc.

http://www.themint.org/teens - provides tools to help parents as well as educators teach children to manage money wisely and develop good financial habits

http://jumpstart.org/ - a coalition of diverse financial education stakeholders. These organizations work together to educate and prepare our nation's youth for life-long financial success.

Disaster Planning

Financial Counseling

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Financial Literacy - Clayton County Library System

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Financial Literacy Next to physical health, financial health is the most important aspect of one's life. Take advantage of these resources to learn more about financial literacy. Click here to Learn About the PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) Loan Forgiveness Initiative

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PINES library cards are free to all residents of Georgia, including those who live in areas of the state served by a library that does not participate in the PINES network. People who attend school, own property, or are employed in Georgia but who live out-of state are also eligible for a free PINES card. Most PINES cards are valid for two (2) years from date of application.

Library Cards for Kids
There is no minimum age for a child to receive a PINES card. A parent or legal guardian must register for his or her child, if the child is under 18 years of age. The parent or legal guardian needs to show his or her own proper identification to register a child, and he or she must sign the child's application. A child's parent or guardian is responsible for materials borrowed by his or her child.

All Clayton County Public Schools students are eligible to sign up for a digital library card! Each student can e-mail his or her name and school name to claytonreads@clayton.k12.ga.us to request a digital library card. The digital library card can only be used to access Clayton County Library System digital resources.

Out of State Applicants
Georgia property owners who do not reside in the state may be required to show proof of ownership such as a tax bill or deed. Persons employed in Georgia or attending school in Georgia but who live out-of-state may be required to show proof of employment or enrollment. Out-of-state cards are available for an annual fee of $25.00.

Library card applicants need to come to any one of our libraries to complete and sign a library card application. Identification must be presented to register for a library card. There are three possible combinations of identification possible in order to get a library card:

Option 1:
Photo ID (such as valid driver's license) showing current local address.

Option 2:
Photo ID that does not have current address plus an item from the list below that does show the current local address.

Option 3:
Two items from the list below that both show the same, current, local address.

Examples of acceptable ID for options 2 and 3 include:

A current, valid driver's license

A current, valid voter registration card

A valid matricula consular (2004.08)

A check with a pre-printed address

A utility bill, tax receipt, or lease, or other piece of mail that shows the user's name and current address.

Library card applications are not accepted during the last 15 minutes of each work day, so please be sure to sign up for your card early!

Georgia residents can apply for a PINES library card online. Visit the PINES website and complete the online form. Remember to choose the appropriate Clayton County library branch as your home library. Your account will not be completely activated until you present proof of residency in person at the library.

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Get a Library Card - Clayton County Library System

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PINES library cards are free to all residents of Georgia, including those who live in areas of the state served by a library that does not participate in the PINES network. People who attend school, own property, or are employed in Georgia but who live out-of state are also eligible for a free PINES card.

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Clayton County

Clayton County, established in 1858, comprises 143 square miles with a population of 259,424 (2010 census).

A suburban community just minutes south of downtown Atlanta, Clayton is the third smallest county in the state (out of 159). The county has a relaxed small-town feel, but with all the amenities of a major metropolitan area. Clayton County offers attractive lifestyle, business opportunities, a fine public educational system plus a 4-year college, and numerous excellent healthcare facilities.

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One Clayton | Community Resource Guide for Clayton County

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Clayton County Clayton County, established in 1858, comprises 143 square miles with a population of 259,424 (2010 census). A suburban community just minutes south of downtown Atlanta, Clayton is the third smallest county in the state (out of 159). The county has a relaxed small-town feel, but with all the amenities of a major metropolitan area.