RIVERDALE, Ga. — Clayton County residents who were impacted by an old arrest may be able to receive much needed closure after the second annual Second Chance Misdemeanor Record Restriction/Expungement and Career Expo this weekend.

The first event held in 2024 was so successful, Clayton County leaders decided to do it again on Saturday.

Hundreds signed up for the event allowing them the chance to clear any misdemeanor allegations against them.

According to Clayton County Solicitor Charles Brooks, misdemeanor allegations block people from student loans, housing, jobs and more.

“Cases were dropped or in some cases, they may have been a conviction,” he said. “Misdemeanors are petty offenses They are not intended to harm a person’s productivity in society.”

There will be expungement results, career workshops and opportunities, vendors, food trucks and more.

The event will feature also Atlanta hip-hop icon Pastor Troy as a guest speaker.

It will be held at the Riverdale Town Center at 7210 Church St. in Clayton County until 1 p.m. Walk-ins are also accepted, officials add.

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