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Plugging financial leaks with Water, Sewer master plan
Fiscal accountability was the important takeaway at a discussion of Rockdale County's water and sewer systems this past Tuesday.
Driver allegedly made to flee officers at gunpoint
A potentially tense chase and traffic stop ended peacefully with two arrests after deputies received a tip about narcotics and a gun in the car.
Photos from St. Patrick's Day celebrations
Hundreds of Irish-for-a-day residents lined the streets on Friday as Olde Town Conyers celebrated St. Patrick's Day early with the World's Fastest Growing St. Patrick's Day Parade and the Rockdale Rotary's 0.1 mile World's Shortest Endurance Run.
Pilot Club celebrates 50 years
The Conyers Pilot Club celebrated 50 years of community service with a Celebration Tea Sunday afternoon, March 11, at the Rockdale Leadership Center on Ga. Highway 20.
Great American Cleanup on April 7
It's that time once again for the 2012 Great American Cleanup. Volunteers are needed and families, individuals, businesses, schools and other groups are encouraged to participate.
Man killed on I-20 was driving dead man's car
The South Carolina man who was struck and killed early Tuesday morning on Interstate 20 in Newton County was driving a car registered to a dead Alabama man, authorities said.
Congressman Johnson to attend town hall
State Sen. Ronald Ramsey (D-Lithonia), Rep. Pam Dickerson (D-Conyers), Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) is and Newton County District 2 Commissioner Lanier Sims are hosting a town hall from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Porter Memorial Branch Library, 6191 Ga. Highway 212, Covington.
Hail and wind advisory until 6:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued a special weather advisory warning of possible dime-sized hail and strong winds of up to 40 miles per hour moving through the area until about 6:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Man who lied about EPA fine to appeal
Charles "Rick" Tomlin's efforts to appeal as a pauper have raised questions with a federal judge presiding over his case.
Man struck and killed on I-20
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred around 2:25 this morning on Interstate 20 eastbound. They are asking for assistance in the search for a red or burgundy sport utility vehicle - possibly a Ford Explorer but the exact make is not known. The vehicle will have damage possibly to the front end and windshield.
Social Circle man shot, killed
A Social Circle man was shot and killed while attending a party around 9:45 p.m. Sunday at 420 Holly St.
Crash starts brush fire in subdivision
A Conyers man fleeing Rockdale deputies Sunday night is behind bars after he crashed into a subdivision entrance on Johnson Road, causing a brush fire with the car.
A Century of Girl Scouts
Local Girl Scouts joined celebrations across the country marking a century since the founding of Girl Scouts by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah.
Baggy pants ban stripped from Porterdale ordinance
A change to the proposed baggy pants ordinance in Porterdale has been made, and some council members seemed less than pleased at Monday night's meeting.
After a lull, foreclosure notices pick up again
The flood of foreclosure notices that came through Rockdale in 2010 seemed to have leveled off significantly last year. But it may be premature to get your hopes up.
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Smoke clears out movie theater
IN BRIEF: The Crossroads Carmike movie theater in Conyers was evacuated around 2:30 p.m. after smoke was spotted. Rockdale firefighters reportedly found the source of the smoke near theater nine, one of the larger theaters, from a three-phase transformer with an oil leak and damaged wires.
Man arrested after arson of wife's home
A violent argument ended with arson charges for a Clarkston man accused of attempting to burn down his pregnant wife's home in Conyers.
Firefighters "Give Burns the Boot"
For the next two Saturdays, May 19 and May 26, Rockdale County Fire & Rescue Firefighters will be in the streets and at local businesses collecting funds for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation's 23rd annual "Give Burns the Boot" Drive.
9-year-old driver plows into house
A Conyers man was arrested last night after his 9-year-old daughter drove the family car into a vacant house.
Suspicious package left at Rockdale medical office
A suspicious package left by an incoherent female at a Milstead Road medical office caused the evacuation of surrounding medical offices Monday.
A March for Babies
The Rockdale-Newton March of Dimes chapter held the 2012 March for Babies in Olde Town Conyers Saturday morning.
Traffic light at 138 and I-20 down, I-20 EB exit ramp closed
A traffic light at Ga. Highway 138 and I-20 is down and the exit ramp from I-20 has been closed (exit 82). GDOT workers have reportedly been called and are on their way.
A Mother's Love: Local woman adopts three
When Sylvia Ashong first held her now adopted 4-year-old daughter Valerie, she remembers how small she was for her age.
Rookie foster parents of year celebrate parenthood
This Sunday will be a very special one for Theresa Neigh and her family.
Conyers officer fulfills dream of FBI Academy
Scott Freeman is one of those rare people whose life's purpose seems to have been preordained. He devoted his life to law enforcement as a teenager in high school and 22 years later he achieved his ultimate aspiration by graduating from the FBI's prestigious National Academy in Quantico, Va. in March.
Relay for Life Update
Rockdale County residents raised $96,152 for Relay for Life this year as 46 teams and 465 people participated in the annual fundraiser for the fight against cancer. Supporters gathered April 27 at the Georgia International Horse Park to honor survivors, remember lost loved ones and pledge their support in the continuing fight to find a cure for cancer.
Assessments sent out, moratorium lifted
Rockdale County property owners will see their assessed values mostly stay the same or decrease and will have until June 14 to appeal those values.
Casino fun at Super Saturday Night
Feeling lucky? Time to try your hand as the Barksdale Boys and Girls Club annual Super Saturday Night returns with a Casino Night fundraiser on June 2 at the Georgia International Horse Park. The Carriage House of the Horse Park will be transformed with casino tables, professional dealers, gaming tables and stacks of chips for an evening of fun and excitement - all for a good cause.
Daycare shooter trial postponed
The trial of the man who shot his estranged wife and stepdaughter outside a daycare last fall has been postponed after the suspect hired a new lawyer.
RMC Nurse of the Year, Employee of the Year named
Rockdale Medical Center celebrated its nurses and employees this week by naming emergency room nurse Mary "Terry" Hunt as the 2012 Nurse of the Year and Carolyn Hendricks, of the Dining and Nutrition division, as the 2012 Employee of the Year. Last year's Nurse of the Year, Ruth Roebuck, was named the 2012 Mercy Award winner.
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