Office of Communications Clayton connected Podcast

There are key changes in the way your Annual Tax AssessorsNotice will look for Georgia homeowners. Clayton County Chief Appraiser Emitte George joins podcast hostess Communications Administrator Valerie L. Fuller totell you about Senate Bill (SB) 566, the changes to the valuation form, why it is important to read it, and the steps you need to take if you wish to appeal by deadline.  

Clayton County Police Department shines a light on the people, programs, and positive public safety progress!  Listen as Clayton Connected Podcast hostess Valerie L. Fuller, Communications Administrator, Sector 3 Commander Ricky Porter and Officer Shontrese Dismuke share smart ways parents and children can stay engaged while building positive relations with community and police!

We've got your Sector 2 public-safety pulse! Captain Joshua Carr and Officer Ter'Stace Barnes joins Clayton connected Podcast hostess, Communications Administrator Valerie L. Fuller, to break down pedestrian-safety hot spots, the lates crime trends, and what you should be on the lookout for in your neighborhood. Plus, learn how you can connect with police and strengthen trust through active engage...

Every second counts for trauma patients facing a critical loss of blood. Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services Chief Tim Sweat and Dr. Mark Waterman join Clayton connected podcast hostess Communications Administrator Valerie L. Fuller to tell you about a lifesaving innovation- the Whole Blood Program. It's bringing emergency-ready blood straight to the scene improving outcomes for surviva...

Clayton County Youth Commissioners join Clayton connected Podcast hostess Communications Administrator Valerie L. Fuller to talk about the 2026-2027 Youth Commissioner Application Process. Learn why you should consider applying, what it takes to become a Youth Commissioner, eligibility for students in Clayton County high schools, private schools, charter schools, or home schools. Don't miss th...

District 4 Commissioner DeMont Davis and Contract Compliance Manager Tamisha McKenzie join Clayton connected Podcast hostess, Communications Administrator Valerie L. Fuller, to discuss the upcoming  Information Technology Industry Day.  Interested in learning how to do business with Clayton County while networking with industry professionals and county representatives? We'll tell you how to re...

Clayton County Police Department Sector 1 Captain Krista Green and Master Police Officer Shontrese Dismuke join the Clayton Connected Podcast hostess, Communications Administrator Valerie L. Fuller, as they keep the lines of communication open with residents and visitors. Sector 1 police officers cover Conley, Ellenwood, Forest Park, Rex, Morrow, Lake City, and Stockbridge. Tune in to learn what y...

Join Clayton connected Podcast hostess Communications Administrator Valerie Fuller and Clayton County Public Library Assistant Directors Rebecca James and Kimberly Clayton as they share fun-filled resources and engagement activities for all ages. Help with your resume, application assistance for veterans, free tutoring for K-12 and college students... plus, the Clayton County Public Mobile Library...

Clayton County Police Chief Kevin Roberts and Master Officer Ter'Stace Barnes join Communications Administrator Valerie L. Fuller on the Clayton connected Podcast. Learn more about the decrease in crime rates, hiring events, alternative resources to assist citizens in crisis, and adults in partnership with the Clayton County Police Department.

Start your career here at the Clayton County Career Fair on Oct. 15, 2025, from 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. at the Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center. Communications Administrator Valerie Fuller and Human Resources Officer Ryan Shaw share details on 200 job openings, benefits with unbelievable free perks for wellness, discounts, professional development, public service loan forgiveness, tips on how to la...

House Bill 870 will be on the November 4, 2025, election ballot. What is HB 870, who does it affect and what steps should residents take now? Communications Administrator Valerie L. Fuller and Tax Commissioner Danielle Smith share the details in this edition of the Clayton connected Podcast.

Clayton County Tax Assessor Chief Appraiser Emitte George and Communications Administrator Valerie L. Fuller highlight the important reminders about the Annual Notice of Assessment, steps property owners should take before the July 14, 2025 deadline.  You'll also learn how the assessment of your property is calculated and what percentages you pay taxes on in this edition of the Clayton connected P...

Summer is in full swing with FREE library resources for all ages! If you can't come to the library...find out how the library can come to you! Take advantage of free tutoring services! On a tight budget and can't take a summer vacation? We'll tell you how you and the family can enjoy free leisure time at the Spivey Splash Water Park and much more in this edition of the Clayton Connected Podcast.

Safety is priority for all!  Our Interim Director ofEmergency Management/Office of Resilience and Sustainability, Phong Nguyen, joins Clayton connected Podcast hostess, Communications Administrator ValerieL. Fuller, to share what happens in planning for emergencies before, during, and after an event and more importantly, what residents should do to plan ahead all in the name of safety!

Are you interested in government and want to learn how services, programs, policies work and what youcan do to affect outcomes in your community? Clayton County Youth Commissioners, Andy Pham, Sophia Nguyen, and Zahion Mikell join Clayton connected Podcast hostess, Communications Administrator Valerie L. Fuller toshare their experience, what they have learned, projects they have implemented and ho...

Clayton County Public Library System celebrates BlackHistory Month with Clayton connected experiences and resources that helpeducate and inform you. Join Clayton connected Podcast hostess Valerie Fuller,Communications Administrator and Dr. Ruphina Ozoh as they share how you cantrace your ancestry, enjoy movies, and explore your hand in crafts!  Allthis and more for FREE!

Four new Pocket Parks are in the works for Clayton County that offer more self-care options. Deputy Chief Operations Officer Landry Merkison and Director of Parks and Recreation Nicole Horne join the Clayton connected Podcast Hostess, Communications Administrator Valerie L. Fuller,  to tell you what the County's health and wellness Quality of Life pocket park initiative is, how the parks are funde...

It's National Library Card Sign-Up Month! The Clayton County Public Library System shares why library cards are important for you and the family.  We're alsocelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Dementia Awareness Month...Freeresources, devices, and trainings, oh my!

We celebrate National Voter Registration Day and the Clayton County Office ofElections and Registration efforts to ensure you are informed about who, what,when, where, why and how to register to vote and cast your ballots. 

Clayton County Communications Administrator Valerie L. Fuller and Elections and Registration Director Shauna Dozier share what voters need to know before they head to the polls for the Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Clayton County Runoff Election. Early Voting: Saturday, June 8, 2024 (9 am - 5 pm) and Monday, June 10-Friday, June 14, 2024 (8 am - 7 pm).

Clayton County Public Library System and Clayton connected Podcast host, Valerie L. Fuller, talk Hoopla Showcase! Free resources for the whole family to borrow and enjoy from a digital library platform featuring audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere...right at your fingertips. It's a great option just in time for the holiday break using your your computer, phone, c...

Clayton County has implemented a Mentor Protégé Program to help eligible small businesses (protégés) gain capacity and win County contracts through partnerships with more experienced companies that are willing to fill the mentor role. The MPP’s primary objective is to facilitate the enhancement of business competencies thereby increasing the capacity of participant firms.

Clayton County Communications Administrator Valerie Fuller and Clayton County Tax Commissioner Danielle Smith discuss the one-time Property Tax Relief Grant. It is a budget proposal by Governor Brian Kemp to refund $950 million in property taxes back to homestead owners in the Amended Fiscal Year 2023 budget. This proposal became law when Governor Kemp signed HB 18 on March 13, 2023. The Property...

Clayton County Solicitor General Charles Brooks and Clayton County Communications Administrator Valerie Fuller share what crimes are prosecuted in the office of the Solicitor General. Plus, for those who have a criminal record, it doesn’t have to mean a life sentence for your criminal history when it comes to applying for jobs or continuing your education. Subscribe to the Clayton connected Podcas...

You won't believe the FREE 21st Century resources that are available at all Clayton County library branches!  FREE training! FREE access to Internet! FREE online tutoring and much more! Citizens of our diverse community have a full range of library services that meet their informational, educational and leisure interests, fostering the love of reading in our youth and the lifelong pursuit of knowl...