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Conyers senior citizen named finalist for national award
A local man who has assisted the elderly in this community for over 50 years has been named a finalist for the Salute to Senior Service program and now needs the support of Conyers residents to take home the prize for Georgia.
Rockdale back to tornado watch; warning lifted
(7:10 p.m.) Rockdale, Henry and Newton are back under a tornado watch until 10 p.m. --------------------------------- (6:30 p.m.) A tornado warning has been issued for parts of southern Rockdale, northern Henry and central Newton counties until 7 p.m. by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City. A warning means a tornado has been sighted or picked up on radar in the area. ---------------------------------- (4:36 p.m.) A tornado watch has been issued for areas ...
Job readiness series organized by Commsioner Nesbitt
Job seekers looking for a little extra coaching in their job search will want to take note of a free job readiness seminar series organized by Commissioner Oz Nesbitt in partnership with the Nancy Guinn Memorial Library.
Finalists named for Small Business Award
The Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for the 2013 Jerry Barboe Small Business Person of the Year Award, the winner of which will be named in a ceremony on Thursday.
Call for purpose at NAACP Freedom Fund banquet
Keynote speaker state Sen. Ronald Ramsey challenged the Rockdale NAACP to rediscover the purpose of the civil rights organization as one for all people during the local chapter's 25th annual Freedom Fund scholarship fundraising dinner on Saturday.
Duncan places fifth in state bee
Jazz Duncan can count herself among the top five spellers in the state this year, a rare distinction for an eighth grader.
Traffic circle at 138 and East Fairview to come
A roundabout will be coming to the busy intersection of Ga. Highway 138 and East Fairview Road in the next couple of years.
Pre-K and Kindergarten registration for 2013-2014
Rockdale County Public Schools registration for 2013-2014 pre-kindergarten classes will soon be open and registration for kindergarten is already open until April 30.
Rockdale schools hiring substitute teachers
Rockdale County Public Schools is hiring 40 new substitute teachers to add to the existing substitute pool.
Eagle Scouts and Gold Scouts honored
Boy Scouts and one Girl Scout were honored Tuesday night in a ceremony awarding their achievement of the highest status possible, Eagle Scout or Gold Scout.
Sewer may be extended to western Rockdale with bond refinance savings
IN BRIEF: A refinancing of about $98 million in bonds for sewer services will save about $7.7 million, some of which will be used to extend sewer services to the western part of Rockdale County.
Moms Run in Covington/Conyers
Moms RUN This Town, a free running club for moms and women of all levels and paces, now has an active chapter in Covington/Conyers/Social Circle.
Victim follows stolen car driven by man with fake leg
A local man is in jail on theft and drug charges after a Conyers woman allegedly spotted him driving her stolen car last week.
Air Force Academy Band concert canceled
The free concert by the US Air Force Academy Band originally scheduled for March 22 in Conyers has been canceled, due to budget cuts.
Hearings on places of assembly laws
The Rockdale County Planning Commission and the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners are hosting two public hearings to discuss the county's current policies on places of assembly and potential changes to them.
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Elections board looks at precinct consolidation
After a large amount of residents took advantage of the option to vote early in the last general election, Rockdale County elections officials are considering consolidating eight of the county's 18 voting precincts in an effort to save the county $14,000 in administrative costs per election.
Schools narrow budget gap with shorter calendar, property tax increase
IN BRIEF: Rockdale County Public Schools' non-traditional schools, such as the Open Campus for high school credit recovery, the Alpha School for students with discipline issues, and the Early Learning Center at Rockdale Career Academy, may not be on the chopping block, but students may see a shorter calendar and staff may see more furlough days instead. Property owners may also see a slightly higher tax rate but less in the actual amount billed for ...
Mike the Knight at Stonecrest on June 22
On Saturday, June 22, Mike the Knight and his friends are galloping into the Mall at Stonecrest for special live performances of Mike the Knight and the Mission for Hidden Treasure. Performances will be held at Noon and 2 pm, with special kids activities to run from Noon to 3:00 pm at the Mall at Stonecrest.
Montessori open house May 21
The Montessori School of Covington is hosting two Open House sessions on Tuesday, May 21.
GPC Softball, baseball leads successful spring
Two first-year Georgia Perimeter College coaches had successful runs in the 2013 spring season.
CRH Foundation gala May 18
The Conyers Rockdale Heritage Foundation will hold its first evening gala fundraiser on May 18, 7 p.m. at the newly opened East Mountain Studios.
Federal grant to help purchase critical firefighting equipent
The federal Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the county a grant to help Rockdale County Fire-Rescue purchase safety and operations equipment.
Tuskegee Airman appreciation event May 18
American Legion Post 77 will host the first community recognition of Tuskegee Airman Val R. Archer on Saturday, May 18, Armed Forces Day, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at 674 Legion Road, Conyers.
Honor Flight makes sixth trip to DC for WWII veterans
Honor Flight Conyers is flying high with its sixth trip bringing World War II veterans for a day-trip to Washington D.C. to visit the WWII Memorial and other memorials.
Commissioners select Sanders as Chief of Staff
IN BRIEF: The Board of Commissioners selected Gerald Sanders in a unanimous vote as the new chief of staff, after a 20 minute executive session.
Local teen still missing
Jordan Marie Aaron has been missing for two weeks, and although investigators are sure the seventh-grader is alive and left on her own accord, they are still desperate to find her and bring her home to a mother who dreads leaving the house, fearing she'll miss her daughter's phone call.
Christian writers group honors poets
At its annual Poetry Forum, the East Metro Atlanta Christian Writers group recently presented its People's Choice Award to poet Carol Whitmire of Covington.
Heritage starts spring practice with new coach
It's back to the gridiron as Heritage started spring football on May 6. This is the first time seeing the players in action for new coach Mike Parris, who previously spent 17 years as coach at Jackson High School.
Rockdale-Newton chapter of National Council of Negro Women chartered
A packed room of Rockdale and Newton residents was on hand to witness the chartering ceremony of the first ever Rockdale/Newton County Section of the National Council of Negro Women Saturday at the J.P. Carr Community Center.
Retiring educators honored
Rockdale County Public School saluted more than 50 employees and educators retiring in 2013 with a May 6 reception at Salem High, which had performances from groups such as the Lorraine Elementary fourth grade choir, recitation of a poem by Sora Rose, and vocal duet by Salem student Tricia Clark and Salem teacher Lenae Rose.
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