Issue: 184 Tuesday, April 30, 2024
External E-Newsletter
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Greetings Clayton connected community!
The Clayton connected External E-Newsletter is a communications platform to engage, to educate, and to empower citizens to learn more about the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, and to share important information about Clayton County government. The Clayton County Board of Commissioners Office of Communications oversees county-wide communications and promotes approved county-wide events, activities, announcements, highlights, initiatives, and programs. The Clayton connected External E-Newsletter is distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
For more information about Clayton County Government, access www.claytoncountyga.gov.
#Claytonconnected
Valerie L. Fuller,
Communications Administrator
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#Claytonconnected Employee Campaign Fosters
Recruitment & Retention Efforts
Clayton County employee A'Daisha Walker from the Tax Commissioner's Office shares why she chose to work in Clayton County and how she is #Claytonconnected
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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
District 2 Commissioner Gail Hambrick in partnership with Clayton County Parks Recreation recently hosted an Earth Day celebration. Watch a recap of the event below. #Claytonconnected
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SPLOST UPDATES
See this month's progress of Clayton County's Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax projects below. For more information, visit www.claytonsplost.com. #ProgressforPennies #Claytonconnected
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Clayton County Government Hiring Motivated, Energetic People!
Click on the link below to access the video.
| Our best shot to fight COVID-19 to #VaccinateClayton! For more information about Vaccinate Clayton, access https://vaccinateclayton.claytoncountyga.gov/ #VaccinateClayton #Claytonconnected |  | |
CDC Updates Respiratory Virus Recommendations
The recommendations suggest returning to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, symptoms are improving overall, and if a fever was present, it has been gone without use of a fever-reducing medication.
Once people resume normal activities, they are encouraged to take additional prevention strategies for the next 5 days to curb disease spread, such as taking more steps for cleaner air, enhancing hygiene practices, wearing a well-fitting mask, keeping a distance from others, and/or getting tested for respiratory viruses. Enhanced precautions are especially important to protect those most at risk for severe illness, including those over 65 and people with weakened immune systems. CDC’s updated guidance reflects how the circumstances around COVID-19 in particular have changed. While it remains a threat, today it is far less likely to cause severe illness because of widespread immunity and improved tools to prevent and treat the disease. Importantly, states and countries that have already adjusted recommended isolation times have not seen increased hospitalizations or deaths related to COVID-19.
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SPLOST project updates are ongoing. Visit the www.claytonsplost.com website for more information on projects and improvements throughout Clayton County thanks to the 1-cent sales tax. Watch the latest updates below. #ProgressforPennies | Clayton County Parks and Recreation is now hiring lifeguards, starting at $15.49 per hour. Click here to see all the benefits you can receive as a lifeguard! To apply, visit http://tinyurl.com/2rptwss7. For more information, contact Deandre.Burton@claytoncountyga.gov or call 678-614-7256. #Claytonconnected | |
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners extend wishes of health and safety to our employees, and hope that all is well with you and your family.
To ensure that we stay in touch with you, Clayton County has developed a communication platform for our employees. On the platform, you will find valuable, key information to keep you connected.
Login to the Employee Self Service (ESS) to access the envisio dashboard for important employee news. You can also review and update your personal information once you login to the Employee Self Service. If you need assistance, contact Human Resources Trainer/Researcher Ryan Shaw at 770-473-5787.
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Civil Service Rules Change
Resolution 2020-151 amended Civil Service Rules 5.407 and 5.411. Rule 5.407 governs annual leave accumulation limits, and Rule 5.411 governs the payment of accrued unused annual leave at the time an employee exits the County. Please be advised that the accumulation limits have increased from 256 hours to 356 for general employees, and 576 for fire shift personnel. This change is beneficial to employees, and basically increases the amount of annual leave payout.
The change in the accumulation limits does not impact your accrual rate. All covered employees earn annual and sick leave at the rate of 4 hours per pay period. The effective date of Resolution 2020-151 is August 4, 2020.
If you have any questions, please contact your supervisor, or call Human Resources.
| The Pinning Ceremony recognizes employees who have made milestones in their careers working in Clayton County. These recipients have been a part of the Clayton County family for 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25+ years. Thank you all for your dedication to the Clayton County community and family. You are appreciated. #Claytonconnected |
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Department Heads and staff should review the brand video and requirements for the new brand logo, tagline and marketing slogan, which was approved for all BOC departments effective July 7, 2020. The official logo, lettering and colors should not be changed and should never appear distorted when printed, embroidered, posted, or electronically shared.
It is important to make all vendors and partners aware of the official brand guide and official color pallette with the correct numbers when creating flyers, promotional, uniforms, swag, etc. for your department using the full color, black, or white version of the logo. White background of solid colors that are not in the logo are recommended that convey all details clearly of the logo (no fade, no lines, no circles, no gradients etc. that would change the logo.) Otherwise, use the black logo or white logo or gray scale only to achieve the full effect of the logo without distorting it.
If you have questions, contact the Office of Communications/Print Services at printshop@claytoncountyga.gov, (770) 477-3562. for immediate assistance before you print or order.
Tagline: Clayton connected
Marketing Slogan: Where the World Lands and Opportunities Take Off
Access the Department logos at : https://buzz/claytoncountyga.gov.
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The Clayton County Board of Commissioners Office of Communications & Print Services is available to assist you with marketing your events and programs.
To submit a request, please use the official request forms. Both are accessible through the Clayton County website and The Buzz. Below are the links to both request forms. Please be advised that form submission does not guarantee coverage or confirmation; a member of the team will reach out to confirm the request and if additional information is needed. These forms allow you to list all the details for every request and allows the team to receive, review, develop, track and close the requests. Thank you for your support and compliance with following the process.
Communications Request (Marketing) - https://claytoncountyforms.claytoncountyga.gov/office-of-communications-request-form/
Design/Print - https://claytoncountyforms.claytoncountyga.gov/print-shop-request-form/
We look forward to working with you on promoting Clayton County as a great place to live and play!
Thank you,
Office of Communications & Print Services
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Master Sergeant Retired Wayne Collins
Wayne Collins enlisted in the United States Army in Atlanta, Georgia in October of 1976 and was assigned to the United States Army Signal School at Fort Gordon, Georgia. There he completed Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training as a Wire Systems Installer/Switch Board Operator Maintainer.
During his military service, Wayne served with the 24th Signal Battalion, 24th Infantry in Fort Stewart Georgia, 261st Signal Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division Wurzburg Germany,2nd Combat Battalion Basic Training Fort McClellan Alabama as a Drill Sergeant, 228th Signal Battalion, 5th Signal Command Frankfurt Germany, 1st Signal Brigade JCCC Soul South Korea, Regimental Basic Noncommissioned Officers Academy United States Army Signal School First Sergeant, 335th Theater Signal Command East Point Georgia, and Camp Doha Kuwait City Kuwait.
Wayne Collins received awards and decorations that include the Meritorious Service Medal (5th Oak Leaf), Army Accommodation Medal (4th Oak Leaf), Achievement Award (4th Oak Leaf), Desert Storm/ Desert Sheild Campaign Ribbon, Airborne/Air Assault Badge, Expert Marksmanship Badge, Drill Sergeant Badge, Drivers Badge, American Red Cross Life Saving accommodations, Bronze Order of Mercury Regimental Signal Association, and the German Marksmanship Badge (Bronze).
After 22 years of service, Master Sergeant Collins retired while stationed at Fort McPherson Georgia.
Mr. Collins has lived in the City of Morrow for 13 years. He serves as the Chairman of Morrows’ Planning and Zoning Board and is the current Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5080 in Morrow Georgia. He is active with Neighborhood Watch, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, and the Geezer Squad. Wayne is married to Katherine, his loving wife of 45 years; from this union are two children, Marcus and Tanisha, and two grandchildren Wayne Carter and Ryleigh.
Thank you for your service!
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CHOICES
Poet, critic, and dictionary writer Samuel Johnson observed, “He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts and multiply the grief which he purposes to remove.” Most people want to change the world to improve their lives, but the world they need to change first is the one inside themselves. That is a choice – one that some are not willing to make.
The longer you live, the more your life is shaped by your choices. You decide what you will eat. (This is one of the most common ways small children begin to assert their independence.) You decide what toys to play with. You decide whether to do homework or watch TV. You choose which friends to spend time with. You choose whether to finish high school, whether you will go to college, who you will marry, what you will do for a living. The longer you live, the more choices you make – and the more responsible you are for how your life is turning out.
I don’t know what kind of circumstances you’ve had to face in your life. You may have had a really tough time. You may have faced extreme hardship or suffered terrible tragedies. However, your attitude is still your choice.
--The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player
… John C. Maxwell
WHAT KIND OF ATTITUDE HAVE YOU CHOSEN?
Have a fantastic week.
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Chairman
Jeffery E. Turner
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Commissioner
Gail B. Hambrick
District 2
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Commissioner
Felicia Franklin
District 3
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Vice-Chair
DeMont Davis
District 4
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Clayton County Board of Commissioners
112 Smith Street
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Main Office: 770-477-3208
www.claytoncountyga.gov
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Office of Communications
121 S. McDonough Street
Jonesboro, GA 30236
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