ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex), along with other members of the Clayton County Legislative Delegation and Clayton County Commissioner Sonna Gregory, will host a white flag memorial ceremony to honor Clayton County citizens lost due to COVID-19 on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the Historic Clayton County Courthouse in Jonesboro.
The legislative delegation will honor 375 people who have died from COVID-19 with a white flag. Each white flag will be placed on the grounds of the historic courthouse. Clayton County residents are welcome to join these legislators in remembering loved ones lost to COVID-19. To have a loved one honored during the ceremony, residents may send the family member’s name, date of birth and date of death to sandra.scott@house.ga.gov by March 18.
“Our condolences go out to the 375 families that have lost loved ones,” said Rep. Scott. “COVID-19 has plagued families all over the world. So, on March 20, we will honor those that lost their life to COVID-19 in Clayton County.”
*Editor’s Note: A photo of the Clayton White Flag Ceremony Flyer is attached.
WHO: Rep. Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex)
Members of the Clayton County Legislative Delegation
Clayton County Commissioner Sonna Gregory
WHAT: White Flag Memorial Ceremony
WHEN: Saturday, March 20, 2021
10 a.m.
WHERE: Historic Clayton County Courthouse
121 S. McDonough St.
Jonesboro, GA 30236
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