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Bowling  buddies

Bowling buddies
The Pilot Club of Conyers recently donated two Nintento Wii gaming consoles to Traditions Health and Rehabilitation in Lithonia, enabled by a grant from Pilot International Foundation and partnering with the Ethica Community Health System. Working closely with Traditions Administrator Lorie Scroggs, the Pilot Club members plan to develop a "buddy system" to interact with the residents encouraging participation and extending friendship. (Above) Luerine Ferguson tries out the Wii bowling game.
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Fire breaks out in local warehouse

Fire breaks out in local warehouse
Rockdale firefighters battled a smoldering fire that broke out on the roof of a Rockdale warehouse for five hours on Feb. 16. Construction crews had been installing insulation foam board and a rubber membrane on the metal roof of a building reportedly rented by Diversitech when they reportedly noticed smoke coming from the roof around 12:30 p.m.
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Conyers police chief resigns

Conyers police chief resigns
Conyers Police Department Chief David Cathcart submitted a letter of resignation to Conyers City Manager Tony Lucas on Sunday night.
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Vernon Jones runs again
After 16 intense years in state and county politics, during which Vernon Jones oversaw the growth and development of DeKalb County as its CEO but was also a magnet for controversy, Jones says he's turned over a new leaf.

Conyers murder victim mourned, funeral set for Monday

Conyers murder victim mourned, funeral set for Monday
A loved one was ripped away with no explanation for the friends and family of a Conyers resident and stylist more than two weeks ago.
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Conyers to check immigration status for those doing business, receving benefits with city
The city of Conyers will soon be verifying the legal residency and immigration status of anyone doing business with the city or receiving benefits from the city as part of a newly mandated program. The Georgia General Assembly passed a law last year requiring all municipalities and counties in the state to participate in the Systemic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ...

Mayor: Conyers financially strong

Mayor: Conyers financially strong
Quiet success and financial health were the highlights of the State of the City address Thursday night at the Georgia International Horse Park.
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Conyers names new Public Safety Director

Conyers names new Public Safety Director
Conyers introduced its new public safety director at the Thursday State of the City address.
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