Clayton County Georgia, Open to the World

Jonesboro, Clayton County, GA is the birthplace of Jesse “Lone Cat” Fuller, a pioneering blues musician and one-man-band innovator. His creativity and musicianship contributed to the evolution of blues and folk music, connecting Clayton County to America’s musical heritage. 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

NFL legend and Super Bowl MVP, Hines Ward attended Forest Park High School in Clayton County, GA, where his athletic excellence and leadership first took shape. His career stands as a testament to perseverance, hard work, and the strong foundation built within Clayton County schools and communities. 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

✨ Quilter Spotlight: Monica Scott ✨ Meet Monica Scott, a fiber artist whose work reflects both movement and meaning. Originally from Alabama and now based in Ohio, Monica creates powerful pictorial quilts using batiks, African fabrics, and thoughtfully upcycled materials. Her approach blends tradition, sustainability, and storytelling—resulting in pieces that speak boldly through color, texture, and form. Her quilt, Despite Opposition, embodies resilience and perseverance, inviting viewers to reflect on strength in the face of challenge and the stories that continue to shape Black history and culture. 📍 See Monica Scott’s work and many more impactful quilts in person at Stitching Our Story: A Celebration of Black History Quilt Show. 🗓 Open every Thursday – Saturday through February 28 ✨ Free admission and open to all! #SeeClaytonCountyGA #QuiltShow #BlackHistory #ClaytonCountyGACulture

✨ Quilter Spotlight: Michelle Curney Willis ✨ Meet Michelle Curney Willis, a master quilt artist and third-generation quilter whose work is deeply rooted in legacy, faith, and storytelling. With more than 27 years of quilting experience, Michelle was introduced to the art form by both her paternal grandmother, the late Lois Howard Jefferson, and her maternal grandmomma, the late Earlie Mae Curney—continuing a family tradition stitched across generations. Michelle not only creates quilts but also teaches and speaks about quilting, sharing its power as both art and expression. One of her most meaningful moments came when a woman with significant hearing loss shared that, while she couldn’t hear the worship service in her church, she could still “worship” through the beauty of Michelle’s quilt hanging in the sanctuary. It’s moments like these that speak to the emotional and spiritual impact of her work. Her featured pieces, African Girls – Series and She Gave Us Black Gold, reflect her love for the full quilting process—from selecting and cutting fabrics to piecing and especially quilting them together—bringing stories, heritage, and reverence to life through every stitch. 📍 Experience Michelle Curney Willis’ quilts and many more in person at Stitching Our Story: A Celebration of Black History Quilt Show. 🗓 Open every Thursday – Saturday through February 28 ✨ Free admission and open to all! #SeeClaytonCountyGA #QuiltShow #BlackHistory #ClaytonCountyGACulture

Happy Saturday! Let’s get the weekend started in this beautiful weather. Regardless of the temperature it is such a pretty day and you deserve to have something fun to do in Clayton County Georgia. Stitching Our Story: A Celebration of Black History is open today from 10 AM to 4 PM. These hours are every Thursday through Saturday until the end of February. It’s FREE! The Road To Tara Museum is also open today from 10 AM to 4 PM #SeeClaytonCountyGA #OpenToTheWorld #BlackHistoryMonth #ClaytonCountyGA #quiltshow

Born into enslavement and rising to become one of the South’s first Black millionaires, Alonzo Herndon’s legacy continues to shape Clayton County, GA and the greater Atlanta region. He opened his first barbershop in Jonesboro, GA, using skilled craftsmanship and entrepreneurship as a pathway to economic independence before building a business empire rooted in Black excellence. As a visionary entrepreneur, he created opportunities for Black communities and established a blueprint for generational wealth, leadership, and self-determination that still inspires today. 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