JONESBORO COMMUNITY NEWS
Vol. 26, Issue 10 October 2022
COUNCIL Tracey Messick-Mayor Protem Bobby Lester Billy Powell Donya Sartor Pat Sebo-Hand Ed Wise Ricky L. Clark, Jr., City Manager Tommy Henderson, III, Chief of Police David Allen, Community Development Nina Robinson, Finance Derry Walker, Code Enforcement City Hall (770) 478-3800 Jonesboro PD (770)478-7407 Non-Emergency (770)477-3550 TIPLINE: (470)543-2011
At the Jonesboro City Council Regular Meeting held on Monday, September 12, 2022, City Councilmembers took care of City Business in what was perhaps the longest meeting of our history. The following are notable items that were considered: 1.
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Wifi & Security Installation at Lee Street Park—As part of the approved ARPA initiatives, Council approved establishing wireless internet connection access for citizens visiting Lee St. Park & surveillance. 2. Denied Quadruplex requested for 192 Cloud Street. 3. Denied a request for Multi-Family Senior Housing at 294 South Main Street. 4. Tabled a Request, at the request of the applicant, for 252 units of Multifamily Workforce Housing. 5. Approved the purchase of Flock technology to provide advanced public safety by creating a geo-fence around the City. It has been reported that this technology has helped to reduce crime by 70%. 6. Voted to hold a Special Election to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Joy Day in March of 2023. The City will still hold the general election in November 2023. 7. Presentation with regards to metered parking within specific areas of the City. (No Official Action Taken). 8. Appointed Janice Stewart and Alice Meadows-Jones to the Jonesboro Housing Authority. 9. Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Tracey Messick as the binding authority for LOST Distribution and Service Delivery Extension. Jonesboro’s current LOST distribution is 2.96%. The Local Option Sales Tax is a 1 percent sales tax activated by a local referendum and imposed on the purchase, sale, rental, storage, use or consumption of tangible personal property and related services. For additional information, please visit our website at www.jonesboroga.com Introducing New Employees at the Jonesboro Police Dept: Annonciata Levigne (Records Clerk) Tiffany Camp (Evidence Custodian)
MEET YOUR OFFICERS
Sgt. Stephen Justus Former Councilmember Jack Bruce The City of Jonesboro sends our deepest, sincere condolences to the family of former Councilmember Jack Bruce. Elected in 2013, Mr. Bruce served our City from 2014-2017 as a dedicated public servant committed to lifting up the entire community. Mr. Bruce passed on Sunday, September 18, 2022 with his supportive, loving wife, Mary Bruce, by his side. Mr. Bruce will be dearly missed.
Officer Armani Ladson
JPD STATS “To ProTecT & Serve” AUG 2022 Citations: 839 Arrests: 52 CID Active Cases:12
Warnings: 127 Warrants: (FTA): 304 Probation, Active: 372
Training Hours: 308– Active Shooter, Range Safety Officer,
Courtroom Security, Survival Spanish, Advanced Traffic Law, Use of Deadly Force, Executing Search Warrants, CJIS Network Operator Training, Introduction to Gangs, Firearms, Health and Wellness, Security & Integrity.
JONESBORO BEGINS FY’ 23 BUDGET
City Staff is gearing up to begin preparation for the FY’ 23 Budget. This year, City Staff is looking to hear from the community relative to budget priorities. It is important that citizens have confidence in our financial health and practices and be provided full access to all financial data. City staff will host a budget process meeting on September 15th at the Police Department at 6pm. FRONT PORCH PLAYERS August present 19-20-21, 26-27-28
Jonesboro First Presbyterian 1842 Jodeco Rd. (770) 897-1404 www.thefront porchplayers.com Shows: Fri./Sat.: 7:30 pm Sun.: 2:30 pm Tickets available at the door just prior to each performance.
Accidents: 53 DUI: 15 VOP Warrants: 223
EVERY DAY CARS ARE STOLEN
YARD OF THE MONTH
Business Spotlight—Jamrock Jerk—8562 Tara Blvd. Jamrock Jerk, known for their amazing Jamaican cuisine, has been an active Officer Armani Ladson business since They will host their grand reopening on October 1st Anita C.2016. Taylor beginning at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend the festivities.
117 Evenview Drive Owner: Jacqueline Thomas A resident of Jonesboro since 2016
1932-2022
JONESBORO WELCOMES NEW VEGAN COOKIE SHOP The City of Jonesboro is excited to welcome Roxie’s Cookies . Inspired by his Great-Grandmother, Roxanna Johnson, Bill Crumpler developed his love for baking oatmeal cookies over 30 years ago. He recalls devouring the warm delights, straight from the oven before they’d even cooled. His quest was to recreate a plant-based version of his Great-grandmother’s recipe without compromising the flavor. The cookies are 100% plant based, dairy and egg free, and made by hand for a genuine old-fashioned homemade taste. Each cookie is perfectly moist and chewy, and enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike. Their cookies, “taste so good, you won’t believe it’s vegan”. Visit them at 242 Stockbridge Road., Suite A. Tell them Jonesboro sent you! (Actual Photo’s above!)
CITY HOSTS 2nd ANNUAL WHITE PARTY FEATURING TRIBUTE TO EARTH, WIND & FIRE
Photos from event held on Saturday, September 17, 2022
The Community News Jonesboro City Hall
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124 North Avenue Jonesboro, GA 30236
COMMUNITY CALENDAR OCT 3
Work Session, 6 pm, PD
OCT 6
DDA, 6pm, PD
OCT 8
Love Under the Stars Lee Street, 6PM
LEADERSHIP CLAYTON PRESENTS
COMMUNITY GARDEN
OCT 10 City Council, 6 pm, PD OCT 17 Historic Comm, 5:30 PM, CH OCT 21 City Center Opening, 12 noon
OCT 22 City Center Gala, 8pm OCT 24 Beautification Comm, 5:30 pm OCT 30 Spooktacular Brunch, 2 pm City Green OCT 31 Halloween
The City of Jonesboro is hiring for several positions. The City offers a competitive benefits package to include 100% medical insurance coverage paid by the City, GMA Retirement, Tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more. For additional information on our available jobs, please visit our website at www.jonesboroga.com or contact City Hall.
OCT 31 Trick or Treat Event, Lee St, 5:30 pm The Community News is published at Jonesboro City Hall. Written & Edited by Ricky L. Clark, Jr. To submit news: rclark@jonesboroga.com
JONESBORO—Please slow down in school zones! The camera’s are active!
The Jonesboro Community Garden Club will install a orchard on October 21, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The funding for the orchard was made possible by a grant received from the Giving Grove and Food Well Alliance. If anyone wishes to sign up to volunteer, they can email Samaria McCoy at smccoy@jonesboroga.com