ATLANTA — GeorgiaForward has announced that Columbus will be the 2023 host community for its Young Gamechangers program.
Photos shared by the Rockdale and Newton county communities on Facebook. To have your pet featured, submit a photo to either the Rockdale or Newton citizen Facebook page on Fridays!
Rockdale and Newton County community members shared photos of their pets on Facebook for Furry Friend Friday.
Rockdale and Newton county community members shared photos of their pets on Facebook for Furry Friend Friday.
ATHENS — A new University of Georgia initiative will partner UGA faculty and students with communities throughout the state to develop customized plans that will better position the communities to successfully address future challenges.
Did you know, Newton County is celebrating its 200th Anniversary? Now is your opportunity to join in the celebration and be part of history through our Newton County Legacy Brick program. We encourage and invite all local companies, organizations, businesses, families, churches, fraternities…
Anthony Thomas, a 2020 Heritage High School graduate, made a special trip to Atlanta Sunday to help clean up the city following Saturday night's riots.
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State Regent Melodye Brown visits Col. John McIntosh chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Colonel John McIntosh chapter members in Conyers enjoyed visiting with State Regent Melodye Brown and State Vice Regent O.B. McCorkle at their January meeting. Brown reminded them of the DAR mission of patriotism, education and history.
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CONYERS — The Conyers Garden Club has recently started a partnership with Rockdale Cares, a local agency that works to educate, entertain and provide support to the citizens with developmental disabilities.
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CONYERS — The Conyers Garden Club's Yard of the Month Award was presented to the residents at 2322 Deerfield Chase.
COVINGTON — Family Promise of NewRock (FPNR) held it’s 2019 Fundraising Gala at Georgia Piedmont Technical College on Saturday, Nov. 9. The gala provided an opportunity to introduce the new FPNR program director, Latricia Nation, who joined as the only paid employee in May 2019. In attendanc…
CONYERS - The Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts and Black Heritage of Rockdale County with special guest E.R. Shipp will host a kickoff event for "Embracing the History Around Us: Housing in the J.P. Carr Community,” from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Olivia Haydel Senior Center,…
In Honor and remembrance of Alicia Williams on her birthday, this November 9th, and always.
CONYERS — The Conyers Garden Club won top awards at the 59th Annual Fall Redbud District Meeting held at Smokerise Country Club in Stone Mountain on Oct. 10.
COVINGTON — Family members came from as far away as Chattanooga, Tenn., to honor their loved ones at the Covington Garden Club’s Memorial Dedication on Oct. 2 at Academy Springs Park.
COVINGTON — The Covington Garden Club will dedicate new trees planted in the Memorial Arboretum at Academy Springs Park on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 11:30 a.m.
Employees of Westbury Health and Rehabilitation are all smiles after a Deficiency Free Survey recently conducted by the Department of Community Health in June.
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CONYERS — At the Rockdale County Board of Education's last meeting for the summer, members approved several adjustments made to a total of six board policies.
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Ever dreamed about owning a mansion, having luxury cars or breakfast in bed everyday? What about not knowing where your next meal is going to be or where you will lay your head tonight? That's why Joseph and Sarah Caring for Veterans (JSCV), a nonprofit organization, will host its fifth annual “Homeless for a Night” Friday, Sept. 27.
Ever dreamed about owning a mansion, having luxury cars or breakfast in bed everyday? What about not knowing where your next meal is going to be or where you will lay your head tonight? That's why Joseph and Sarah Caring for Veterans (JSCV), a nonprofit organization, will host its fifth annual “Homeless for a Night” Friday, Sept. 27.
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COVINGTON — Tuesday, July 25, marked the first day of a new Rotary year for the Rotary Club of Covington, as the 2018-19 board of directors was thanked for their service and the 2019-20 board was sworn into office.
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The United States Department of Education has been focusing on accelerated reading since 1984.
CONYERS — The Conyers Garden Club remembered fallen servicemen and women on Memorial Day by placing a wreath at the Conyers Blue Star Marker located on Green Street in Olde Towne Conyers.
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The Conyers Garden Club, in partnership with the Nancy Guinn Memorial Library, will welcome Rockdale County Cooperative Extension Agent James T. Murphy to speak at the 2019 National Garden Week Program on June 4. Murphy will talk about “Bugs in your Backyard.”
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ATHENS -- Registration for Georgia River Network’s annual Paddle Georgia event closes May 31, giving river lovers less than 26 days to secure a spot for this summer’s weeklong canoe-kayak-paddleboard adventure on the Withlacoochee and Suwannee rivers.
Teresa Dixon of Childcare Network #231 on Flat Shoals Road in Conyers is one of six finalists for Georgia’s Pre-K Program 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year.
A team of eighth-grade home-schooled students from Newton and Walton counties recently competed in a Mock Trial at the Newton County Judicial Center.
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