The city of Conyers is looking at outsourcing its solid waste and recyclables collection for residents and businesses by the end of the year and is in the process of hearing bid offers and proposals. » Read More

IN BRIEF: The city of Conyers is looking at ending the annual Fabulous Fourth Festival at the Georgia International Horse Park. The City Council discussed the advantages and disadvantages to holding the annual festival during the city council retreat Saturday. The Fabulous Fourth Festival attracted about 25,000 attendees last year. The last several several years the festival has cost the city about $9,000 - $5000 a year, not counting the cost of labor and overtime ... » Read More

The 2012 Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival was recently selected by the Embassy of Japan and the Consulate General of Japan as an event marking the Centennial Celebration of the Gift of Cherry Trees. The year 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the gift of cherry blossom trees from the people of Japan to the people of the United States. Tokyo, Japan gave Washington D.C. 3,000 cherry trees in 1912 as a symbol of friendship. The ... » Read More

IN BRIEF: Conyers city council approved a $330,000 contract with the IronSky company for 25 public safety cameras to be placed through the Ga. Highway 138 corridor, West Avenue corridor, and the Walmart shopping area. » Read More

A call to rebuild and recommit underlined the State of the City address Thursday as Conyers city council reviewed the year’s accomplishments, welcomed a new councilman, and paid tribute to councilman Marty Jones, who retired after 23 years. » Read More

Despite a heap of discussion about manure removal and shavings sales services Wednesday night, Conyers city council decided to table the contract until the next meeting. » Read More