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Health and Fitness Expo Feb. 16
The News is still on its health kick for the new year and is inviting the public to come out to the second annual Health and Fitness Expo to get some free health screenings and tips for how to stay healthy in 2013.
Love through the Ages: Leah Loyd and Jeremy Worthy
Bride-to-be Leah Loyd feels both a mixture of excitement and nervousness about her upcoming Sunday, June 2, nuptials. With a little more than four months until the big day, Loyd's to-do list is miles long. Fortunately for her, groom-to-be Jeremy Worthy, is just as eager and involved in the planning process of the big day.
Love through the Ages: Pat and Joe Neely
When Patricia and Joe Neely met at an American Legion singles dance in June 2004, love was the last thing on their mind.
Covington man arrested in Federal drug trafficking sting
A Covington man has been arrested and charged with accepting money in exchange for protection during drug deals in a federal undercover operation.
A Veteran's Story: Welcome home, Lt. Parkinson
At the end of World War II, the United States government was unable to retrieve and identify more than 79,000 Americans. Almost 70 years later, more than 73,000 are still missing.
Career Expo Feb. 27 at Springfield Baptist
The Georgia Department of Labor and Springfield Baptist Church will host a Career Expo for veterans and other job seekers on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at 1877 Iris Dr in Conyers.
RCSO seeks suspect in QT armed robbery
IN BRIEF: Investigators with the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office are seeking information on a suspect who robbed the QuikTrip on Salem Road early Sunday morning. The suspect walked into the QT at 2400 Salem Road in Conyers around 12:15 a.m. and had stayed in the bathroom for a few minutes. He then walked around the store picking up several items. Once most of the customers had left, the suspect robbed the store clerk at gunpoint, with a black revolver.
UPDATED: Fatal crash may be alcohol related
Alcohol is suspected to be involved in a single-vehicle crash that killed a 27-year-old Conyers man early Saturday morning in north Rockdale.
Keeping an eye on juvenile justice reform bill
After tackling criminal justice last year in the legislature, state leaders now are turning their eye toward the juvenile system.
Realtors convene at Capitol
Realtors from Covington and Conyers were among hundreds who participated in the Georgia Realtors Rally for Homeownership on the front steps of the Georgia Capitol building in Atlanta last week.
County Heroes 5K on March 30
Rockdale County Parks and Recreation will host the first annual Rockdale County Above and Beyond Heroes 5K Run/Walk to show appreciation for all the public safety workers within the county and to help raise money for local charities.
Flood watch instead of flash flood watch issued
UPDATED: The Flash Flood watch issued by the National Weather Service has been replaced with a flood watch for the following counties until Wedneday:
Conyers Police offers gun safety class
The Conyers Police Department will offer a free gun safety class for citizens on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, on the second floor of the Conyers Police Department located at 1194 Scott Street.
A Veteran's Story: Missing but not forgotten
At the end of World War II, the United States government was unable to retrieve and identify more than 79,000 Americans. Almost 70 years later, more than 73,000 are still missing.
USPS to cut Saturday mail
A long-awaited change set to alleviate the debt-ridden United States Postal Service will arrive in August when mail will no longer be delivered on Saturdays.
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Lowest gas price - April 30
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.45 at QuikTrip, located at 2400 Salem Road SE and Ellington Road SE.
Chamber Legislative Breakfast Thursday, May 2
The Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce will host a legislative breakfast on Thursday, May 2.
Rockdale wins domestic violence homicide prevention grant
The federal Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women has awarded Rockdale County a $100,658 grant as part of the Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention Demonstration Initiative (DVHP Initiative) to reduce homicides caused by domestic violence.
Relay for Life returns to Parker Road
Hundreds gathered in the fight against cancer for the 2013 Rockdale Relay for Life on Saturday, which returned this year to a previous location on Parker Road.
No damage reported after tornado touchdown
UPDATE: Heavy storms tore through Newton County Sunday, and a tornado touched down in the Rocky Plains area, but according to Newton County and Covington fire officials, there was no major damage reported.
Lowest gas price - April 29
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.35 at Ingles, located at 2455 Salem Road SE near Ellington Road.
In the Beginning: National exhibit on the King James Bible comes to Conyers May 29
Rockdale County will have an opportunity to celebrate the King James Bible, a bestseller for more than 400 years, during a six-week exhibit at Nancy Guinn Library beginning May 29.
Live fire training April 22-26
Rockdale County Fire-Rescue will be conducting live fire training evolutions in the city April 22 - 26. The extensive training will take place at Ridge Court in Hunting Creek Subdivision located off of Flat Shoals Road.
Lowest gas price - April 26
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.35 at Texaco, located at 1801 Ga. Highway 138 SE and Sigman Road.
Caruso memorial lights the way
Friends, family members, students, faculty, firefighters and community members gathered April 23 at Heritage High School for a special balloon release and service honoring the life and spirit of Kate Caruso, a 2002 Heritage graduate and fourth grade teacher at Young Americans Christian School who died two years ago from cancer at the age of 26.
Comedy Explosion for the Boys and Girls Club on May 3
Kick back and have a laugh on behalf of the Barksdale Boys and Girls Club.
Lowest gas price - April 25
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.33 at Next Level Fuel, located at 3431 Ga. Highway 20 SE and Honey Creek Road SE.
Victim killed in morning wreck ID'd
UPDATE: The man killed in an early morning head-on collision has been identified as 59-year-old James Stanley Moore, Sr.
Lowest gas price - April 24
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.29 at Mobil, located at 1085 Irwin Bridge Road and Main Street.
Safely dump prescription pills at Take Back initiative April 27
This Saturday, the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office will once again be a host site for Georgia's DEA National Take-Back Initiative.
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