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07/21/2024

2024 Clayton County Football Schedules

Clayton County football schedules for the 2024 high school season.

07/19/2024

The 2024 Thursday Thunder season concluded Thursday at Atlanta Motor Speedway and here are some scenes from the last races of the season.

07/05/2024

Former Clayton State basketball player and current Major League Eating competitor Gideon Oji finished eighth in the 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Former Clayton State basketball player and current Major League Eating competitor Gideon Oji finished eighth in the 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest held on the 4th of July at

06/02/2024

A New Era Begins At The Clayton County Tennis Center

JONESBORO — After a months-long renovation project, the Clayton County Tennis Center is now home to six new pickleball courts.

06/02/2024

After a months-long renovation project, the Clayton County Tennis Center is now home to six new pickleball courts.

JONESBORO — After a months-long renovation project, the Clayton County Tennis Center is now home to six new pickleball courts.

05/27/2024

Clayton County Baseball Players Named All-Region 3-AAAAAA

Clayton County was represented well on the All-Region 3-AAAAAA Baseball Team voted on by the region’s coaches.

05/20/2024

Panther Pride: Forest Park Celebrates Girls Basketball Program

FOREST PARK — Forest Park High School celebrated its girls basketball program Wednesday, May 15 by dedicating the gym floor in honor of coach Steven Cole, retiring the jersey of

05/19/2024

Morrow Grad Jeff Carman Honored by National Wrestling Hall Induction

Jeff Carman’s wrestling journey began in the late 1970s at Morrow High School, and he’s been involved in the sport ever since.

05/19/2024

Forest Park High School celebrated its girls basketball program Wednesday, May 15 by dedicating the gym floor in honor of coach Steven Cole, retiring the jersey of Sania Feagin and recognizing the 2020 Class AAAAAA state championship t…

FOREST PARK — Forest Park High School celebrated its girls basketball program Wednesday, May 15 by dedicating the gym floor in honor of coach Steven Cole, retiring the jersey of

05/03/2024

The Friday, May 10 Georgia Archives Learn and Learn program will tell the story of the 1970 Green County High School football team — the first integrated team in the school’s history.

MORROW — The Friday, May 10 Georgia Archives Learn and Learn program will tell the story of the 1970 Green County High School football team — the first integrated team

05/01/2024

FOREST PARK — The City of Forest Park honored Justin Eboigbe Monday, April 29 on being selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.

04/28/2024

Three Clayton County Grads Picked in NFL Draft

Three former Clayton County football standouts were selected Saturday as the NFL Draft concluded.

04/19/2024

PHOTOS: Rockdale County vs. Morrow Baseball

Scenes from Rockdale County and Morrow baseball on April 18, 2024. (Photos: Dennis Geiser)

04/19/2024

Nine from Clayton County Win Positive Athlete Georgia Awards

Eight Clayton County athletes and one local coach earned awards from Positive Athlete Georgia, which released its South Atlanta Regional winners Friday.

04/17/2024

The Mundy’s Mill girls soccer team is well represented on the All-Region 3-AAAAAA with five selections — two on the first team and three on the second team.

04/17/2024

After guiding the Morrow boys soccer to a runner-up finish in region play, Clenton Rafe was named the Region 3-AAAAAA Coach of the Year.

04/13/2024

The Clayton County Board of Education honored three local basketball teams during its April regular meeting.

JONESBORO — The Clayton County Board of Education honored three local basketball teams during its April regular meeting.

04/05/2024

The College Sports Communicators recently announced Academic All-District honorees — and three Clayton State University basketball players made the lists.

MORROW — The College Sports Communicators recently announced Academic All-District honorees — and three Clayton State University basketball players made the lists.

03/22/2024

Atlanta Tipoff Club Honors Jonesboro's Montez Redding

Jonesboro senior Montez Redding was named to the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s All-Metro Basketball Team on Friday.

03/21/2024

Forest Park senior Leo Cabrera recently signed a scholarship to play football at Clark Atlanta University. Cabrera, a kicker, also plays goalkeeper for the Forest Park boys soccer team.

Forest Park senior Leo Cabrera recently signed a scholarship to play football at Clark Atlanta University. Cabrera, a kicker, also plays goalkeeper for the Forest Park boys soccer team and

03/21/2024

Heading into the 2024 season, the Forest Park boys soccer team experienced highs and lows.

FOREST PARK — Heading into the 2024 season, the Forest Park boys soccer team experienced highs and lows.

03/14/2024

Going into the 2024 season, the Mundy’s Mill girls soccer team graduated six seniors from last year’s squad — including the leading captain, leading scorer and started goalkeeper.

JONESBORO — Going into the 2024 season, the Mundy’s Mill girls soccer team graduated six seniors from last year’s squad — including the leading captain, leading scorer and started goalkeeper.

03/14/2024

Jonesboro, Riverdale Basketball Players Named All-State

Three Clayton County players earned spots on the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association/Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-State Teams for the 2023-24 season.

03/14/2024

After guiding the Mundy’s Mill Tigers to two winning seasons in 2022 and 2023, Earthwind Moreland was recently named the head coach for the McDonough Warhawks.

MCDONOUGH — After guiding the Mundy’s Mill Tigers to two winning seasons in 2022 and 2023, Earthwind Moreland was recently named the head coach for the McDonough Warhawks.

03/10/2024

PHOTOS: Clayton Eagles vs. Houston County Sharks, Wheelchair Basketball Finals

Scenes from the Clayton Eagles vs. the Houston County Sharks in the GHSA wheelchair basketball state finals in Macon on March 9, 2024. (Photos: Jamie Spaar)

03/10/2024

Clayton Eagles Finish as GHSA Wheelchair Basketball State Runner-Up

MACON — Shooting woes plagued Clayton County’s wheelchair basketball team during Saturday’s GHSA state final at Macon Coliseum.

03/08/2024

Lovejoy Grad La'Nya Foster Named Atlantic Sun's Freshman of the Year

Lovejoy grad La’Nya Foster was named the Atlantic Sun Conference Freshman of the Year after a stellar women’s college basketball season at Austin Peay.

03/03/2024

The Clayton Eagles wheelchair basketball team is going to the American Association of Adapted Sports Programs/Georgia High School Association state championship game.

HAMPTON — The Clayton Eagles wheelchair basketball team is going to the American Association of Adapted Sports Programs/Georgia High School Association state championship game.

03/03/2024

PHOTOS: Jonesboro vs. Riverwood Boys Basketball, Class AAAAAA Semifinals

Scenes from Jonesboro vs. Riverwood boys basketball in the Class AAAAAA Semifinals at West Georgia. (Photos: Anthony Stalcup)

03/03/2024

Jonesboro Boys Basketball's Playoff Run Ends in Final Four

CARROLLTON — The Jonesboro boys basketball team's hopes of advancing to the Class AAAAAA state title game ended Saturday night with a 79-63 loss to Riverwood in the Final Four.