City News

Jonesboro Pop Up Shop

The City of Jonesboro is seeking vendors for our upcoming Pop-up Market.

Community Garden Clean-up

Community Garden Clean-Up - April 17th 10AM - 2PM

Calling All Artists to Participate in “The Piano Experience!"

The City of Jonesboro Main Street Program is excited to announce a Public Art Project entitled, "The Piano Experience!"

Community Food Box Giveaway

Community Food Box Giveaway 

Rural Zone Tax Credits

Rural Zone Tax Credits

Read Across America

March 1-5, 2021

Jonesboro Now Hiring Police Officers

Jonesboro Now Hiring Police Officers

FY' 21 Proposed Budget Book

FY' 21 Proposed Budget Book

Application for Board or Committee Appointment

Application for Board or Committee Appointment

National Faith & Blue Prayer Vigil

Scarecrow Contest Entry Form

The City of Jonesboro is sponsoring our 6th Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest. The contest is open to all, businesses, families, clubs and organizations doing business in and around Clayton County.

Police Department Recruiting Event

Jonesboro Now Hiring Police Officers

View Police Hiring Flyer

Jonesboro Community Transformation Plan

Coffee with a Cop 2020

Coffee with a Cop has been moved from February 13^th to March 11^th at 9:00 AM. The event will be at the Fig Tree Café.

2019 Municipal Election

Early Voting: October 14th - November 1st
8:30am - 4:30pm (*No Staurday Voting) 

Broad Street Plaza - Groundbreaking Ceremony

October 29, 2019
4:00 PM

Broad Street Plaza Business Informational Meeting

October 16, 2019
5:30 PM

Jonesboro Downtown Street Festival 10/5/19

Jonesboro Downtown Street Festival

Candidate Forum Night

Pop-Up Open House

‘Pop-Up Open House’ Offers Engaging Way for Metro Atlanta Residents to Provide Input on Major Update to Region’s Long-Range Plan

2019 Yarn Bombing Contest

Get your creative juices flowing and celebrate the 4th Annual Jonesboro Downtown Street Festival with us, October 5, 2019.

St. Patrick's Day Street Party

Friday, March 15th 5 PM - 8 PM Downtown Main Street

Golf Cart Registrations due February 15th

In October 2018, the Mayor and City Council revised the registration procedures for golf carts operating within the City. A new $25 annual registration fee was adopted for City residents, and a new application was prepared.

Downtown Parking

In an effort to mitigate safety concerns of certain intersections within the Central Business District, based upon feedback received from local business owners, the Jonesboro Mayor & Council approved the removal of certain parking spaces along South Main Street.

Holiday Door Decor Photo Contest

Jonesboro is gearing up for all types of fun this Christmas Season. Calling all of our residents/businesses to participate in our Holiday Door Decorating Contest. This is a way for you to earn some extra cash right before Christmas.

Blueprint Jonesboro

The City of Jonesboro is seeking input on the next phase of the Blueprint Jonesboro plan, specifically on:
Trail design and connections
The new Municipal Complex
Overall downtown design and development

Downtown Street Festival

Join us on September 22rd from 2:00 p.m. noon - 8:00 p.m. for our 3rd Annual Downtown Street Festival. Last year, we had about 5,000 people attend. This festival will feature a wide plethora of different food truck options, street vendors, kids play zones & of course, "LIVE MUSIC!"

Chief Swearing In - Invitation

The Jonesboro Mayor & City Council and the Jonesboro Police Department, invite you to attend the Swearing In Ceremony of Clifford Kelker as the new Chief of Police on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 7:00 PM.

Jonesboro Arts & Entertainment District

The purpose of the Arts & Entertainment District Overlay is to facilitate creation of an arts destination, sustain established arts and cultural uses and promote new arts and cultural uses...

Farmer's Market Opening

Opening Day
May 11, 8 AM - 12 PM
Lee Street Park

Blueprint Jonesboro

Join us at the Kick-Off Meeting!
We need your input to make sure the plan reflects the needs of local community members!

July 26, 2018, 6:00pm
Arts Clayton, 136 S. Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236

Screen on the Green: Spider Man Homecoming Movie Night

Join us for our Screen on the Green free movie night, June 15, 2018 7:00PM-10:00PM. For this event, we will show the film, Spider Man Homecoming. The film will start promptly at 8:00 p.m.

Turn it Up Bootcamp

Hosted by VEDA! Sponsored by the City of Jonesboro!

Old School Funk Party

We are closing out our Summer Concert Series with a bang!!!! Join us on August 4, 2018 as we take you down memory lane with our Old School R&B Concert. For this event we will feature Brick. BRICK, the tremendously talented platinum recording band hails from Atlanta, Georgia.

The Food Truck Event

In conjunction with Georgia Cities Week, join the City of Jonesboro as we host our “Food Truck Event” at Lee Street Park. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. at Lee Street Park. Early arrival is strongly suggested!

Neighborhood Watch 2018

The Jonesboro Police Department is hosting a Neighborhood Watch Orientation meeting for all the Citizens to become a part of!

Spring Sprint 2018

Annual Spring Sprint 5k/10k on St. Patrick's Day!

City of Jonesboro Announces Demolition of Broad Street Structures

On January 16, 2018 the City of Jonesboro will take command of bulldozer controls to deliver the first blows to the blighted structures along Broad Street in the Historic Downtown District. The demolition will initiate a kick-off of the major revitalization project planned for Broad Street.

City of Jonesboro Receives Rural Zone Designation

On December 28, 2017 the City of Jonesboro was notified by the Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Pat Wilson, that the City has been designated as a Rural Zone.

Broad Street Plaza Project

All residents are invited to attend to offer their input on the Broad Street Project on December 12, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.. The Broad Street project will stimulate new activity in the downtown core and serve as a linchpin in the revitalization of the entire block between Broad Street and Riley Way.

3rd Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

The City of Jonesboro is sponsoring our 3rd Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest. The contest is open to all, businesses, families, clubs and organizations doing business in and around Clayton County. 

Jonesboro Announces 2017 Public Art Mural Project

The Jonesboro Main Street Advisory Board seeks creative artist direction for a public mural project as a way of demonstrating our commitment to urban renewal and growth in our neighborhood.

Leading Ladies by The Front Porch Players

Leading Ladies by The Front Porch Players June 2-4 & June 9-11, 2017 All Performances at Family Life Center

Jonesboro Launches Mobile App...OneJonesboro

The City of Jonesboro has launched OneJonesboro – a free mobile app that empowers citizens to easily report non-emergency issues located within the City limits of Joensboro.

First Fridays Lunch In The Park

Join the Jonesboro Main Street Advisory Board for lunch in the park. This event will be held on the first Friday of each month from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Blueprint Jonesboro Plan Update

Blueprint Jonesboro builds on the valuable efforts of previous plans, including the 2003 Livable Centers Initiative Plan and the 2015 Jonesboro Comprehensive Plan.

Mayor Joy Day Receives Certificate of Distinction from GMA.

Recently, Joy Day Received the GMA's Certificate of Distinction - the highest level of training designation.

Operation Rebrand Jonesboro

The City of Jonesboro invites your to partake in our efforts for #OperationJonesboroRebranded

LCI Achievement Award