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🌱 What do these new county decisions mean for Clayton residents?
Clayton, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Clayton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What do these new county decisions mean for Clayton residents?
- How worried should Clayton neighbors be about this Little Creek spill?
- Planning a move to Clayton? Don’t skip these local‑specific steps.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 65.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Johnston Commissioners Advance Airport Tower, New DSS Building (jocoreport.com) — Johnston County commissioners just backed several moves that matter in Clayton, including expanding JCATS QuickRide service into town and approving fire tax reimbursements that include Clayton. They also finalized a water and sewer agreement for annexed Castleberry Road property and advanced major county projects like a new DSS building and airport tower. 
• Heavy rainfall triggers wastewater spill into Johnston County creek (wral.com) — Clayton officials say about 4,500 gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed during this week’s heavy rain, with 1,000 gallons reaching Little Creek, though no impacts have been detected so far. Neighbors say they weren’t notified, while the town points to a new 6‑million‑gallon‑per‑day water reclamation facility coming online later this year to reduce future overflows.
• Tips and Tricks to Make Your Move Easier (charlesandhudson.com) — If you’re planning a move to Clayton, this guide walks you through everything from starting your packing timeline to researching neighborhoods, schools, and local services. It also stresses hiring movers familiar with Clayton, setting up utilities in advance, and exploring downtown and local parks so the town feels like home faster.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ✨𝐵𝑒 𝒜 𝐿𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉
In a time full of war, be peace.
In a time full of doubt, just believe. In a world full of hate, be a light. When you do somebody wrong, make it right. Don't hide in the dark, you… (Nextdoor Corbett) - Hello, I’m looking for someone that can build a chicken run.
The coop is already built. I will provide the materials. This is located in Clayton, NC. Thank you See picture for reference. It would be something… (Nextdoor Stonebrook)
- The Budd Group posted a job opening for Janitorial Day Porter in Clayton. Apply here.
- Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Full Time Automated Warehouse Material Handler in Clayton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clayton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Smithfield
- OPW Breaks Ground On Major Expansion In Johnston County (jocoreport.com)
- Town Reports Third Wastewater Spill Into Little Creek Since June (jocoreport.com)
- Lynn Lorraine Crew (goldsborodailynews.com)
Selma
- Former Selma Police Major Claims Town Hall Sought More Traffic Tickets, Less Officer Discretion (jocoreport.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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