Clayton County Georgia, Open to the World

This Thursday, February 26 through Saturday, February 28 marks the final opportunity to experience Stitching Our Story: A Celebration of Black History at 125 North Main Street, Jonesboro, GA. This powerful exhibition showcases quilts that honor the rich narratives, artistry, and cultural legacy of Black history within our community. Visitors are invited to explore this meaningful showcase before it closes. Have you experienced the quilt show? Share your visit in the comments below—we’d love to hear your reflections. #seeclaytoncountyga #seeclaytoncocreatively #claytoncountyga #quiltshow

Born in Conley, Clayton County, GA, David Harper carried his love for baseball from his hometown to the Negro Leagues, playing for iconic teams like the Kansas City Monarchs and Philadelphia Stars. His career represents excellence, resilience, and the often-unheralded brilliance of Black athletes whose contributions helped shape the game. This Black History Month, See Clayton County, GA recognizes the lasting impact of influential Black figures whose contributions continue to shape the cultural legacy of Clayton County, GA. #SeeClaytonCountyGA #ClaytonCountyGA #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence

The many faces from yesterday’s Honoring Black History with HBCUs and Divine Nine self guided tour! See Clayton County GA wants to thank our elected officials, our board members, community leaders, and local and traveling attendees that came to experience and learn about Clayton County’s historic legacy in Downtown Jonesboro. If you attended tell us what was your favorite stop or tell us something new you learned? #seeclaytoncountyga #d9inclayco #hbcusinclayco #claytoncountygaculture #claytoncountyga

Recap Photos from yesterday’s Honoring Black History with HBCUs and Divine Nine in Historic Jonesboro Georgia! This was a self guided tour to four different locations in Downtown Jonesboro. The Hattie McDaniel Legacy Experience (RTTM) @roadtotaramuseum The “Stitching Our Story” Quilt Show @seeclaytoncountyga The Jonesboro Rosenwald School Museum Aunt Maddie’s Peoples: Solo Exhibition (Arts Clayton Gallery) @artsclayton Yesterday was wonderful testimony on Resilience, Creativity, and Excellence! We are again so grateful to everyone that attended that took photos, tagged us, used our hashtags. We appreciate you! #seeclaytoncountyga #d9inclayco #hbcusinclayco #claytoncountygaculture

Waka Flocka Flame’s story is deeply connected to Clayton County, GA, where he attended Riverdale High School during his formative years. His bold voice, cultural influence, and authenticity reflect the energy of the community that helped shape him, leaving an undeniable mark on hip-hop culture. This Black History Month, See Clayton County, GA recognizes the lasting impact of influential Black figures whose contributions continue to shape the cultural legacy of Clayton County, GA. #SeeClaytonCountyGA #ClaytonCountyGA #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence

That’s a wrap! We want to thank everyone that came out on this loving Saturday, February 21st for helping us Honor to Black History in Clayton County GA! #seeclaytoncountyga #d9inclayco #hbcusinclayco #claytoncountygaculture #claytoncountyga