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Clayton County is a suburban community just minutes south of downtown Atlanta. We have a relaxed and neighborly feel like a small town, but with all the amenities of a major metropolitan area. An attractive lifestyle, business opportunities, a fine public educational system plus a university, and numerous excellent health care facilities make ...

Clayton County was formed out of Fayette (to the west) and Henry (to the east) in 1858 and was named after Judge Augustin S. Clayton, who served in the Georgia General Assembly. According to 2004 Census estimates, it is the fifth most populous county in the state as well as the fifth most populous in the 10-county Atlanta region.

INTENT TO OPT OUT OF HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION: The Governing Authority of Clayton County intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for Clayton County.

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this matter to be held at 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 on February 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Times and places of additional public hearings on this matter are at 112 Smith Street, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 on February 18th at 11:00 a.m. and February 18th at 6:00 p.m. Read More ...

Jan 6, 2025 · Beginning tomorrow morning, January 7-13, 2025, the Clayton County Office of Resilience and Sustainability/Clayton County Emergency Management, will open additional warming centers. These centers will provide temporary refuge for citizens in response to the anticipated drop in temperatures, in accordance with Annex-G of the Clayton County ...

INTENT TO OPT OUT OF HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION: The Governing Authority of Clayton County intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for Clayton County.

The Magistrate Court of Clayton County has jurisdiction over civil disputes involving $15,000 or less, certain misdemeanor criminal offenses, landlord/tenant disputes, county ordinance violations, preliminary hearings in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases and the consideration and issuance of arrest warrants and search warrants.

Clayton County Administration Annex 3, 2nd Floor 121 South McDonough Street Jonesboro, GA 30236 Property Tax: (770) 477-3311 Motor Vehicle: (770) 477-3331 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday-Friday TAX ASSESSOR P.K Dixon Annex 3, 4th Floor 121 South McDonough Street ...

INTENT TO OPT OUT OF HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION: The Governing Authority of Clayton County intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for Clayton County.