Valentine's Day celebrations were underway for Rockdale residents of all ages Tuesday. "Cupcakes!" was the universal response to the question on their favorite part of the day for sugar-fueled 2-year-olds in Shannon Burris' Leapin' Lizards class at Conyers First United Methodist Preschool. Aubrey Mauldin humored her mother and added the follow-up response "OK, art!" Read More
Patsy Gantt, secretary to the Rockdale County Board of Education, recently retired after 22 years of service to the Rockdale County Public School system. Twenty-one of those years were as secretary to the school board. (Pictured) Gantt, middle, with the school board at the Jan. 20 meeting. » Read More
Girl Scout Troop 11593, hosted by Ebenezer United Methodist Church, recently held a pet food drive and completed their Brownie Quest, a series of four patches, by donating pet food to the Rockdale County Animal Care and Control. They collected seven bags of food, four cans of food, and 12 bags of treats. The troop is led by Tara Huchel Nestich, Alison Howard, and Dionne Ellison. Participants included: Ivee Nestich, Abbie Ellison, Destiny Ellison, ... » Read More
The Business Connections networking group, organized by the Conyers Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, recently presented donations to several area non-profits on Tuesday, Jan. 31: $600 to Rockdale Cares, accepted by Executive Director Barbara Kilpatrick, $600 to Project ReNeWal domestic violence shelter for women and children, accepted by Director Vickie Stevenson, $600 to Rockdale Emergency Relief, accepted by John Alread. The Business Connections group meets weekly on Tuesdays 7:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. at Glenn’s BBQ. » Read More
Patsy Gantt, secretary to the Rockdale County Board of Education, recently retired after 22 years of service to the Rockdale County Public School system. Twenty-one of those years were as secretary to the school board. (Pictured) Gantt, middle, with the school board at the Jan. 20 meeting. » Read More
Shoal Creek Elementary Students of the Month for January 2012 are: Aaron Martinez, Adra Williams, Ali Roberts, Amontae Wooten, Andy Guillermo, Anias Pullen, Arcadia Eggleston, Ardell Coleman, Arianna Hamilton, Austin Sutherland, Brandon Warren, Bryson Ledford, Caliegh Nunez, Charles Harper, Chazz Samuels, Chelsea Awyie, Chris Maxwell, Cody Burton, Cody New, Derek Shirley, Emmalee Miller, Gabby Brown, Illyanna Cuello, Jacob Hoover, Jaylin Awyie, Jordan Leigh, Jordan Mincey, Jordan Smith, Jordyn Richardson, Joseph Chupuico, Kendal Oglesby, Kirk Seely, ... » Read More
Georgia Primary and Urgent Care, with Dr. Andrew Smith and Dr. Randy Riner located at 1301 Sigman Road NE, Suite 230, held their ribbon cutting on Thursday, Feb. 2. » Read More