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Covers:  Crime, safety, politics in Clayton and Henry Counties in Georgia. Planning and development, Hispanic/Latino community, human trafficking.
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Terrorism training exercise held at Gillem Enclave

Terrorism training exercise held at Gillem Enclave

Clayton News Daily — Police, fire and emergency units from across Clayton County joined Army Reserve troops from the 3rd Medical Command Deployment Support headquarters April 25 for the annual terrorism simulation exercise at Gillem Enclave.
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Supreme Court to hear Clayton County gay rights case

Supreme Court to hear Clayton County gay rights case

Clayton News Daily — The United States Supreme Court says it will hear Bostock v. Clayton County Board of Commissioners, which could set federal precedent for employment protections for gays and lesbians. County Attorney Jack Hancock told the News, "The county's position, as outlined in our briefs, is that sexual orientation is not covered by Title VII.
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Clayton County school zones could get speed cameras, tag readers

Clayton County school zones could get speed cameras, tag readers

Clayton News Daily — MORROW - A company called Red Speed USA Inc. may put automatic speed cameras and license plate readers in school zones across Clayton County. Morrow, Jonesboro, Forest Park and Lake City are all considering the move, according to Morrow Police Chief Jimmy Callaway.
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Upscale developments pricing Clayton residents out?

Upscale developments pricing Clayton residents out?

Clayton News Daily — JONESBORO - When Starbucks began building a new location on Tara Boulevard, the die was cast. For county officials eager to beautify Tara Boulevard and attract high-paying businesses, it's a welcome sight. For residents who are holding on by their fingernails, some worry it's a sign of gentrification to come.
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Metal recycling plant afire in Lake City

Metal recycling plant afire in Lake City

Clayton News Daily — A one-alarm fire at Amerigo Metal Recycling plant in Lake City is under control after dark smoke and large flames lit up the sky Monday evening. The cause of the fire at 1340 Forest Pkwy. is not yet known, said Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson Battalion Chief Laura Richardson.
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Heavy flooding forces sewer overflows around Clayton County

Heavy flooding forces sewer overflows around Clayton County

Clayton News Daily — JONESBORO - Days of heavy rain and flooding forced sewers to overflow into local waterways in Clayton County, the Clayton County Water Authority said. According to CCWA, the heavy downpour drove all rivers and streams out of their banks. This put pressure on water already underground, forcing too much water through the system's pipes, which then overflowed.
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Marrow pleads no contest in road-rage case

Marrow pleads no contest in road-rage case

Henry Daily Herald — McDONOUGH - Former NFL player Desmond Marrow was sentenced to community service April 22 after pleading no contest to charges of reckless driving, aggressive driving and obstructing a police officer. Court documents show Marrow also entered a plea of nolle prossequi to a charge of disturbing the peace.
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Marrow pleads no contest in road-rage case

Marrow pleads no contest in road-rage case

Henry Daily Herald — McDONOUGH - Former NFL player Desmond Marrow was sentenced to community service April 22 after pleading no contest to charges of reckless driving, aggressive driving and obstructing a police officer. Court documents show Marrow also entered a plea of nolle prossequi to a charge of disturbing the peace.
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Ofc. Smith's name added to rolling police memorial

Ofc. Smith's name added to rolling police memorial

Henry Daily Herald — The family of fallen Henry County Police Officer Michael Smith unveiled his name on a rolling memorial sponsored by the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club on April 18. The traveling Georgia Law Enforcement Memorial Wall is a project of the charity, whose members are active and retired law enforcement officers.
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Fire displaces at least 52 from Eastwood Village in Stockbridge

Fire displaces at least 52 from Eastwood Village in Stockbridge

Henry Daily Herald — STOCKBRIDGE - At least 52 people were driven from their homes Thursday night by a fast-moving fire that destroyed an entire building at the Eastwood Village Apartments in Stockbridge. Henry County Fire Department crews responded at 8:20 p.m. and battled the blaze until well after midnight. HCFD spokesman Capt.
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City mum on Forest Park police chief slate

City mum on Forest Park police chief slate

Clayton News Daily — FOREST PARK - Officials with the City of Forest Park appear to be keeping the search for a new police chief under wraps, despite multiple requests for public information about the candidates and the search process itself. The deadline for applications was Feb.
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Homes in Henry, Clayton among those raided in $35M marijuana trafficking ring

Homes in Henry, Clayton among those raided in $35M marijuana trafficking ring

Henry Daily Herald — JONESBORO - A typical suburban house in a charming subdivision in Jonesboro's Irondale neighborhood and another house set well back from its neighbors on quiet South Ola Road in Locust Grove turned out to be key locations for a multimillion-dollar marijuana ring out of Gwinnett County.
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State v. Rose Arraignment

State v. Rose Arraignment

Henry Daily Herald — McDONOUGH - Part of any newspaper's job is to monitor the government and hold it accountable. Cameras are permitted in Superior Court under Rule 22, which allows news organizations to cover cases on behalf of the public's right to know what its government is doing.
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Ex-cop pleads not guilty in Marrow battery case

Ex-cop pleads not guilty in Marrow battery case

Henry Daily Herald — McDONOUGH - Former Henry County Police Officer David Rose turned himself in at the Henry County Sheriff's Office Tuesday morning after entering a not guilty plea before Superior Court Judge Holly W. Veal Tuesday morning but reportedly was not booked due to lack of a warrant.
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Osborne search continues at 9 a.m.

Osborne search continues at 9 a.m.

Henry Daily Herald — LOCUST GROVE - A new search for missing Locust Grove resident Timothy Osborne is scheduled to get underway at 9 a.m. today near Wolf Creek Court. Searchers should meet at the Osborne property on Peeksville Road, according to his sister-in-law Terri Christian.
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Authorities investigate report of body found

Authorities investigate report of body found

Henry Daily Herald — LOCUST GROVE - Henry County Police have confirmed that the body found at Tussahaw Reservoir Monday afternoon is that of missing Locust Grove man Timothy Osborne. In an official statement released to news media, HCPD spokesman Capt. Joey Smith said, "On Feb.
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HCFD EMT-Paramedic training exceeds standards

HCFD EMT-Paramedic training exceeds standards

Henry Daily Herald — McDONOUGH - It's official - the Henry County Fire Department's EMTs and paramedics are some of the best around. Following its five-year review Jan. 16, HCFD announced that its Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic program has not only met but exceeded the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) national standards for reaccreditation.
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A wide blue line: Ofc. Michael Smith's service

A wide blue line: Ofc. Michael Smith's service

Henry Daily Herald — Members of the Henry County Police Department pay their respects to Officer Michael Smith at his funeral Thursday. (Staff Photo: Robin Kemp)
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A wide blue line: Ofc. Michael Smith's service

A wide blue line: Ofc. Michael Smith's service

Henry Daily Herald — Officers across state, U.S. pay respects
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How to show support for Ofc. Smith's family

How to show support for Ofc. Smith's family

Henry Daily Herald — McDONOUGH - Flowers, stuffed animals and handwritten notes overflowed from the hood of fallen Henry County Police Officer Michael Smith's patrol car Wednesday. The public outpouring of support for Smith, his family and fellow HCPD officers may seem hopelessly inadequate on an individual scale, but the cumulative effect is one of a community's respect for the man who put his life on the line to save others.
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UPDATE: Officer wounded, suspect killed by same gunshot

UPDATE: Officer wounded, suspect killed by same gunshot

Henry Daily Herald — MCDONOUGH - A preliminary investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation indicates that only one shot was fired in a struggle between a suspect and a Henry County Police officer that left the suspect dead and the policeman wounded. // I shot and reported this live via iPhone only while my editor wrote it up, hence her byline, but the reporting and photography is all mine.
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Offender Alumni Association members offer mutual support after prison

Offender Alumni Association members offer mutual support after prison

Clayton News Daily — Editor's note: This is the third and final installment in a series of articles exploring the impact of Project Safe Neighborhoods. FOREST PARK - Dr. Danielle Sweat-Whylly is a community outreach specialist for the U.S. Attorney General of the Northern District of Georgia's office.
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Redevelopment plan stirs concern for Old Dixie businesses

Redevelopment plan stirs concern for Old Dixie businesses

Clayton News Daily — JONESBORO - Between the shells of two dead motels on Old Dixie Road there's a new sign of life where the old Benefield's used to be. Andres Vasquez has poured about $300,000 into renovating and rebranding the bar, which once belonged to a county judge and more recently held lingerie shows, as Public House.
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Feds tout convictions as Clayton, Henry crackdown starts

Feds tout convictions as Clayton, Henry crackdown starts

Clayton News Daily — ATLANTA - As part of a federal crackdown on high-crime areas in Clayton and Henry counties, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Byung J. "BJay" Pak notes similar cases in Atlanta that have ties to the Southern Crescent. Project Safe Neighborhoods is stepping up activity in targeted areas in both Clayton and Henry counties.
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