Metro Atlanta county and its officials honored at the State Capitol for first-ever 'Clayton County Day'

Residents and officials gather on the statehouse steps for photos as they mark "Clayton County Day" on March 26, 2025 (DorMiya Vance/WABE).

Residents from Atlanta’s Southside made their mark on Wednesday by hosting the first-ever “Clayton County Day” at the Georgia State Capitol.

An audience of citizens and officials from the county and state gathered on the main floor of the statehouse building, where several leaders and lawmakers discussed ongoing efforts in Clayton.   

State Rep. Yasmin Neal, who represents a portion of the county, informed the crowd about her recent win in securing refunds and rent reductions for seniors. It’s a victory that she worked with state investigators to achieve earlier this year.