Traffic Alert!! - Hamby Street from Main to Duncan will be closed most of the week to allow crews to replace a collapsed culvert. Please use alternate route. Thank you for your patience.
Happy Birthday America!! Celebrate safely and enjoy time being independent!
Traffic Alert! The south end of Payne Hill will be closed on Wednesday morning for the removal of a tree. Please use alternate route or avoid the area if possible. The north end will not be closed. Thank you for your patience!
Weather Alert!!! Please avoid South Main from Duvall Street to City Limits at Summit Blvd. Multiple trees and power lines are down. Crews are on the way. Please everyone stay safe!!
"And let us never forget that in honoring our flag, we honor the American men and women who have courageously fought and died for it over the last 200 years, patriots who set an ideal above any consideration of self. Our flag flies free today because of their sacrifice." ~ Ronald Reagan
"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it." ~Unknown
We honor and remember all the fallen this Memorial Day.
Thank you to our Public Works staff for all their hard work and dedication. There are people who you see every day, who greet you at City Hall, who answer your questions and patrol the streets but there is a group of people who largely go unnoticed. Like many things in life, you might not realize how important they are until they are gone. They are the ones behind the scenes quietly doing all the hard work that truly keeps Clayton going. They are also the ones who often only hear complaints. They cut the grass, pick up the trash, fill pot holes, replace signs, keep the culverts and ditches clear and so much more. They are the ones who leave their warm home in a storm to remove snow and fallen trees so others can go about their business. The City of Clayton is fortunate to have a crew led by Ralph Welch, who has been with the City for more than 26 years. He and the other team members, Tim Overholt, Pat Murphy, Greg Pruitt, Jr, and Alban Gilstrap, are all dedicated and take great pride in their work. Most everyone is familiar with Mark Nelson, who works to keep downtown being the envy of all other north Georgia towns. Please take the time to thank these guys when you see them and let them know that we appreciate them.
Auggie (Augustine Clayton, the Groundhog) wants to know why you aren't at Clayton Police Department giving blood today?? It's very important and they will even give you treats. Auggie likes treats. Come on out until 2:00pm for such a worthy and needed cause.
Notice!! Paving postponed for Avalon due to the weather. Check back for updates.
Traffic Alert!! Shadyside will be closed today to allow for paving. Please use alternate route. This is only temporary, don't panic!! Paving will happen tomorrow on Avalon. There will be limited access. Thank you for your patience!
NOTICE -- Paving will begin this week on Old Chechero Road. Through traffic will be allowed but please use alternate route if possible. Drive safely and watch for workers.
Happy Easter from all of us at the City of Clayton! City Hall will be closed on April 18th in observance of the Good Friday.
NOTICE!!! - Traffic alert - Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 - City crews will be working in the area of Old 441 South from Summit Blvd to Dunlap Street clearing ditches. They will be working on both sides of the road. Please be careful if driving in the area and help make sure our crews go home safe and sound at the end of the day.
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Ramshackle coming to downtown Clayton!!! Vendors, live music, kid's activities and all of our local restaurants serving delicious fare will make for a great day not to be missed.
Please note you can sign up until Friday, April 4th for next week pickup. Signups available next week for pickup the week of Apr 7-10th.
It's that time again! Time to take advantage of this free service to get rid of that unwanted junk that's been piling up all winter long. Spring Cleanup is happening for the next two weeks. No, we won't take your kids (well, we may take your kids. We like kids, we will give them candy and send them home) or your spouse or your paint or building materials or your nuclear waste or your neighbors but check the flyer to see what is allowed. Call City Hall to register. Pick up is divided by zone. Zones are divided by 76 West to Rickman and 441 South to North Main. Please call if you have any questions. (706)782-4512
***NOTICE*** Traffic Pattern Change - The good news is Clayton Ave is going to be paved on Wednesday, March 26th. The bad news is Clayton Ave is going to be paved on Wednesday. Please be patient and remember this is a good thing and a much needed improvement. The work will start on Wednesday morning and will be completed as swiftly as possible. Please use alternate route if possible.
Derrick Street will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19th, for paving. The work will start in the morning and the road will be reopened tomorrow afternoon. Please use alternate route. Thank you for your patience!!
Just a couple of hours away from the first event of the year! Join family and friends downtown for the Spring Block Party. Streets close at 3:00pm, event starts at 4:00pm. See you there!!
Don't let the threat of rain keep you away from the Block Party! The event is rain or shine! Streets shut down at 3pm and the fun starts at 4pm!
Thanks to everyone who continues to support our AT Community. A huge thank you to Cory & Rob from Outdoor 76 for their over and above support and dedication. And also a huge thank you to Bill, Dana, CJ, Sherrie, Mark, Bo, Barb and all the others who give of their time to make sure hikers visiting our area have the best possible experience. It is hiking season so when you see these folks passing through, give them a wave and a warm welcome!
