With Clayton County Public Schools’ first day of school Aug. 2, there are several back to school events planned in the area.
Here is a glance of some local events:
— Clayton County Commissioner Felicia Franklin presents a Back to School Community Bash on Saturday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jim Huie Recreation Center, 9045 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro. School supplies are first-come, first-served.
— The City of Forest Park is holding a Back to School Bash Saturday, July 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 5031 Park Ave., Forest Park. There will be free haircuts, bounce house, game truck, games, food truck, and vendors.
— The Clayton County Tax Commissioner Danielle Smith is holding a Backpack Bash Sunday, July 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at The District, 1065 Olde Towne Morrow Road. There will be school supplies (while supplies last), a bounce house, and dee jays.
— Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor is hosting the 4th Annual Drive-Thru School Supply Giveaway at Lee Street Elementary Sunday, July 23 from noon until supplies last. Students must be present.
— Clayton County Public Schools’ Back to School Bash: Blueprint for Success is Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Charles Drew High School, 6237 Garden Walk Boulevard, Riverdale with additional parking Riverdale Elementary. There will be limited school supplies, music, food, games, and resources and information.
— Clayton County School Board member Dr. Deatrice “Dee” Haney and Bethlehem City of Faith Church will host a Back to School Bash Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 514 Valley Hill Road SE, Riverdale. There will free food, fun, and backpacks (while supplies last).
— The Fifth Annual Students for Success Back to School Bash is July 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 5893 North Lake Drive, Morrow. There will be free school supplies, food trucks, games, bounce houses, and more.
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