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If you had to vote today, who would you choose? (listed in alphabetical order)

Our thoughts: Charles P. Cole

We were more than pleased that the Charles P. Cole Citizen Involvement award was given to two individuals last week, who are not only good citizens but true community heroes. Read More
Updated: feb. 03, 2012 11:59 p.m.

Our thoughts: Faces of Rockdale

Last week we ran for the first time a special section in the paper called Faces of Rockdale. The section featured a special salute to seven outstanding leaders who exemplify the best of the Conyers/Rockdale community. » Read More
Posted: feb. 03, 2012 4:00 p.m. | Updated: feb. 03, 2012 11:59 p.m.

Our thoughts: Tragic weekend

Last weekend there was more tragedy in the community than usual. A mother, a loving wife, was killed suddenly in a tragic early-morning car accident. A young lady with her future ahead was forever hurt emotionally and physically in the same accident. » Read More
Posted: feb. 03, 2012 4:02 p.m. | Updated: feb. 03, 2012 11:59 p.m.

Our thoughts: Chamber

One of the class acts for sure in our community is the Rockdale/Conyers Chamber of Commerce led by Fred Boscarino and his great staff. » Read More
Posted: jan. 27, 2012 5:27 p.m. | Updated: jan. 27, 2012 11:59 p.m.

Latarski: Could scientists discover life in S.C. primary?

In case you missed this, a scientist, Leonid Ksanfomaliti, at the Space Research Institute of Russia's Academy of Science, announced he analyzed photographs from a 1982 probe of Venus and thinks they may reveal life on the planet. » Read More
Posted: jan. 27, 2012 5:33 p.m. | Updated: jan. 27, 2012 11:59 p.m.

Our thoughts: The elusive middleman

Gas prices are rising at a rapid rate again after taking a dip last fall. It really doesn't make practical sense why. » Read More
Posted: jan. 27, 2012 5:29 p.m.

Our thoughts: Raise

The Rockdale County Board of commissioners made a wise decision last week; they tabled an item that would have raised the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Director's salary by $16,000 to $68,000. » Read More
Posted: jan. 20, 2012 6:26 p.m.

Our thoughts: The News

You might notice a major change with today's paper. » Read More
Posted: jan. 20, 2012 6:25 p.m.

Our thoughts: Food Lion

In these economic times it is always exciting to see a new business open. » Read More
Posted: jan. 13, 2012 3:45 p.m. | Updated: jan. 13, 2012 11:59 p.m.

Our thoughts: Vicious Cycle

From the dawn of time there has always been people who exist to take advantage of other people's hard work. The people who do this are nothing more than the dregs of the earth. » Read More
Posted: jan. 13, 2012 3:47 p.m. | Updated: jan. 13, 2012 11:59 p.m.

Our thoughts: State of the City

This week the city of Conyers presented its annual state of the city message at the newly remodeled, city-owned Cherokee Run golf course and facility. The who's who of community leaders were in attendance to hear the Mayor and Council show and talk about the progress made in the city this past year. » Read More
Posted: jan. 06, 2012 4:48 p.m. | Updated: jan. 06, 2012 11:59 p.m.

Our thoughts: Public Affairs hire

Rockdale county officials have narrowed their choice for a public affairs director down to two. » Read More
Posted: jan. 06, 2012 4:39 p.m. | Updated: jan. 06, 2012 11:59 p.m.

Our thoughts: Hope

The object of a new year is not that we should have a new year it is that we should have a new soul. » Read More
Posted: dec. 29, 2011 2:08 p.m.

Yes, Virginia

First printed in the New York Sun, Sept. 21, 1897, and written by newsman Francis Pharcellus Church   » Read More
Posted: dec. 23, 2011 7:05 a.m.

Latarski: The season on shopping

The season of - well of - Tis the season and shopping is upon us. » Read More
Posted: dec. 16, 2011 3:35 p.m. | Updated: dec. 16, 2011 11:59 p.m.

Our thoughts: Helping each other

One of the strengths of any community is that when times are tough, members of that community who are struggling turn to their neighbors who are in better financial shape for help and assistance. » Read More
Posted: dec. 16, 2011 3:39 p.m. | Updated: dec. 16, 2011 11:59 p.m.

Our thoughts: Iraq

What started with Shock and Awe eight years ago is ending this week with a whimper. » Read More
Posted: dec. 16, 2011 3:40 p.m. | Updated: dec. 16, 2011 11:59 p.m.

Latarski: What will we find on Mars?

Curiosity is up and gone. » Read More
Posted: dec. 09, 2011 4:02 p.m. | Updated: dec. 09, 2011 11:30 p.m.

Our thoughts: Coach Frazier

The Heritage football team provided the community with plenty of thrills throughout its first-ever region championship season. » Read More
Posted: dec. 09, 2011 4:09 p.m. | Updated: dec. 09, 2011 11:30 p.m.

Our thoughts: Shop local

Last week the Obama administration was almost giddy with excitement about the news that the Christmas season shopping seems to be going better than hoped. » Read More
Posted: dec. 09, 2011 4:11 p.m. | Updated: dec. 09, 2011 11:30 p.m.

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