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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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