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Clayton County athletics reports growth: nearly 10,000 student-athletes, $36.5M in scholarships, $250,000 grant

Clayton County Board of Education · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Executive Director Gary Townsend told the board the athletics department serves nearly 10,000 student-athletes, secured a $250,000 Arthur Blank Foundation grant for coach development, and reported $36.5 million in scholarship offers over three years.

The Clayton County athletics program presented a multi-year update on Jan. 12 highlighting program expansion, facility upgrades and revenue goals.

Gary Townsend, executive director of athletics, told the board the department now supports "nearly 10,000 student athletes throughout our district" and described investments in stadium Wi-Fi,…

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