Clayton County Georgia, Open to the World

Michael Ola’s path to the NFL began at North Clayton High School in Clayton County, GA. His journey from local fields to professional football highlights the county’s role in developing talent, discipline, and determination that carry athletes to the highest levels of success. 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

We’re so excited to welcome Shawn Davis to the See Clayton County, GA team! We can’t wait for you to get to know her. From her passion for people to her love for animals, books, and bringing folks together, she’s already making Clayton County feel even more like home. Help us give Shawn a warm welcome! #SeeClaytonCountyGA #ClaytonCountyGA #TeamClayton #OpenToTheWorld

Meet Carolyn W. White, an award-winning art quilter whose work reflects a lifelong pursuit of knowledge, history, and creative expression. With more than 59 years of sewing experience and quilting since 2006, Carolyn’s journey began after joining the Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild in Atlanta—where her artistic voice flourished. Her quilts have been exhibited across metro Atlanta and throughout Georgia, earning multiple prizes and ribbons. Her powerful piece Awestruck Before an Unforgettable Nubian Queen – From Gee’s Bend to Royalty (2021) won Best of Show at the Atlanta Quilt Festival and now lives in the permanent collection of the High Museum. Another standout work, Three Great Leaders in the Struggle for Freedom, also earned Best of Show in 2023. At Stitching Our Story, Carolyn shares multiple thought-provoking quilts, including: 🧵 Eggs in One Basket 🧵 Equality – Heed the Message 🧵 Dwennimmen – Ram’s Horns 🧵 Silver Linings Each piece invites reflection on culture, resilience, leadership, and Black history—stitched together through decades of lived experience, artistic mastery, and storytelling. 📍 See Carolyn White’s quilts and many more in person at Stitching Our Story: A Celebration of Black History. 125 N. Main Street, Jonesboro, GA Open every Thursday – Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM until February 28. #StitchingOurStory #SeeClaytonCountyGA #ClaytonCountyGA #quiltshow #BlackHistory

Meet Myla Chapman, one of the talented quilters featured in Stitching Our Story: A Celebration of Black History. Myla began her quilting journey in the late 1990s after years of sewing clothing, eventually finding her passion in art quilts. Through decades of learning, experimenting with techniques, and being an active member of local quilt guilds for over 20 years, her love for quilting has always been rooted in both creation and community. Her featured piece, An Irregular River Runs Thru It – Kamby Bolongo, flows with rich greens and browns, capturing movement, texture, and storytelling within its 36” x 18” design. Even today, Myla continues to find joy in exhibits and shows—celebrating quilting as a shared cultural and artistic experience. 📍 Experience Myla’s work and many more quilts in person at 125 N. Main Street, Jonesboro, GA. 🗓 Open every Thursday – Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM through February 28. Come see the stories stitched into every piece. #SeeClaytonCountyGA #ClaytonCountyGA #BlackHistory #QuilterShow

As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, we’re celebrating the beauty of culture, tradition, and community right here in Clayton County, GA. Take a look inside Pho Dai Loi, where vibrant Lunar New Year decorations reflect the spirit of renewal, strength, and good fortune. At See Clayton County, GA, we proudly celebrate our communities’ cultures by staying open to learning, honoring, and sharing them with every visitor. This is what it means to be Open To The World. 🌏 #LunarNewYear2026 #YearOfTheFireHorse #SeeClaytonCountyGA #ClaytonCountyGA #OpenToTheWorld

Honoring Black History Month—a time to reflect on the resilience, creativity, and contributions of Black communities that continue to shape our culture, stories, and future ✊🏾✨ In Clayton County, GA, Black history isn’t just remembered—it’s experienced. See Clayton County, GA proudly honors Black excellence through places and stories that uplift legacy, education, and artistic expression, including: • Hattie McDaniel Legacy Experience • Jonesboro Rosenwald School • Stitching Our Story: A Celebration of Black History ✨ Experience all three on February 21, 2026 during Honoring Black History with HBCUs & Divine Nine, a FREE self-guided cultural tour celebrating Black history, storytelling, and community pride. Follow @SeeClaytonCountyGA on social media for year-round content that honors and celebrates the diversity, culture, and stories that make Clayton County, GA a welcoming destination for all. #BlackHistoryMonth #SeeClaytonCountyGA #ClaytonCountyGA #BlackHistory #HBCUs #DivineNine