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CLAYTON COUNTY continued from page 33 forcement officers and continued citizen outreach and education to get all citizens involved in efforts to keep communities clean, including homeowner’s associations. Recycling centers now being established in North Clayton and in East Clayton will make recycling opportunities available to all, in further efforts to curb waste sent to landfi lls, offset dumping and foster a stronger sense of community pride. “Homework Help” is another program designed to assist Clayton County children, as part of a community-wide effort to improve educational achievement of public school students. The program, under the Clayton County Library System, provides online live homework help for students through a Web site including live online chat assistance for students in grades four through 12; college intro assistance is also offered, as well as assistance with math, science, social studies and English. The service is operational from 4 to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and is also available in Spanish. Funding for the service is shared by the Clayton County Library Foundation and the Clayton County School System. The program’s cost was increased between 2006 and 2007, owing to a high level of usage by students. Currently, says Chairman Bell, student accessing the service have tripled since its inception, and the county logged a 75 percent increase in August 2007, with 4,627 sessions as compared to 466 sessions a year before. Informing students about the availability of Live Homework Help is the work of many volunteer organizations, of which Clayton County has no shortage: Extension offices, 4-H clubs, Parks and Recreation events, Even Start Literacy groups, tutors, Head Start families, PTA meetings, churches and more. County leaders envision that the Live Homework Help partnership will have the long-term effect of assisting students in maximizing their potential for learning, toward achieving a more stable, less transient community and ultimately, a desirable and more educated workforce. Since 1996, Office Depot has been honored to be the supplier of office and school products for U.S. Communities members, including the Association County Commissioners of Georgia. More than 8,500 customers throughout the United States currently benefit from the top-quality products and great prices offered through this special program. Pricing Advantages: 500 core list items discounted up to 85% off manufacturer’s list price Additional pricing options offering discounts on catalog-listed office essentials and non-core list items Copy print and binding services discounted in each , of our Office Depot stores Discounted full-line Promotional Products catalog Advantages to Y our Organization: Our cooperative bid agreement eliminates your need to go through the bid process Contract and pricing stay current through a semi-annual review with lead agency Broad product offering from each supplier Lower administrative costs E-commerce incentive rebates available Volume incentive rebates also available Free next-business-day delivery in our local delivery areas* Free registration for public agencies, with no minimum spending requirements Aggregated spending volumes nationwide enable customers to buy green while remaining in the budgetary black Knowledgeable sales professionals available throughout the U.S. to assist you Contact your local Business Solutions Account Manager to discover how Office Depot can help you take care of business through the U.S. Communities program, or call the Office Depot hotline at 800.890.4941 (press 1, then extension 3202). *Order by 5:00 PM local time and your office supplies order within our local delivery area will be delivered FREE the next business day Please note: Fax orders must be received by 3:00 PM to qualify for FREE . next-business-day delivery Sorry special orders are not available for delivery in Alaska or Hawaii. Other . , restrictions apply Contact your account representative for full details. . The Future Those elected officials in charge of Clayton County government are committed to economic progress, comprehensive transportation planning and transportation alternatives. At the same time, the county’s responsibility for human services remains equally vital. The Commission is as committed to solving problems related to health care access and transportation assistance for those who are infirm in Clayton County as they are intent on creating a transportation infrastructure that will support the county, and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, well into the latter part of the century. “Connecting Clayton,” the county’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan, is slated to implement a host of improvements to streets, roads and infrastructure supporting commercial and residential needs in the near term. Mindful of the county’s extraordinary opportunities in the realm of culture and history, Bell envisions “Clayton on the Move,” the county’s new public transit initiative, to eventually cover a 36 GEORGIA COUNTY GOVERNMENT C 4. ADV. 82 .0 2 0 8 http://www.officedepot.com

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Georgia County Government - May 2008 Contents President’s Message County Matters ACCG 2008 Annual Meeting: Highlights County Focus: Clayton County Negotiating a Professional Service Firm Contract: Part 3 Counties Get Involved in Efforts to End Sexual Abuse of Children Smart Growth Scorecard Gives Communities a Way to Grade New Developments Wireless Technologies Critical for First Responders Research Corner: The ACCG Policy Process RDCs Assist the USS Georgia Flag Project Extension News: Animals Take Spotlight in Disaster Planning Georgia’s Grand Old Courthouses: Grady County NACo News: Green Initiative Launches Searchable Database Insurance News: ACCG Announces New Inmate Medical Savings Program County Parade Index of Advertisers

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