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On Common Ground NewsJune 21, 2021

CONYERS, GA—Conyers City Councilwoman Connie Alsobrook and a group of students met for a cooking class today (June 21) that was hosted by the Surf N Turf restaurant on Sigman Road in Conyers. The group learned how to prepare spinach, mushroom omelettes and banana chocolate chip pancakes made with whole […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 18, 2021

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On Common Ground NewsJune 17, 2021

Rockdale County government offices and courts will be closed on Friday, June 17, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. This year marks the first time that the county has officially observed the holiday, which is June 19, and falls on a Saturday this year. Rockdale residents should also mark their calendars for the following: […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 17, 2021

CONYERS, GA—The city of Conyers has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for fiscal year 2020-2021 and the Award for Financial Reporting Achievement (AFRA) by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the fiscal year budget ending June 30. This year marks 29 consecutive years the city has been awarded the Distinguished Budget […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 16, 2021

Notice is given that the Rockdale Board of Elections will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 3:30pm to certify the results of the Probate Judge Special Election held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Please see agenda. The Special Meeting is scheduled as follows: WHEN: Thursday, June 17, 2021 TIME: 3:30pm […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 15, 2021

CONYERS—Rockdale County voters elected incumbent Judge Gary Washington as Probate Judge tonight in a three-way race, unofficial results show. Washington received 59.41(2,701) percent of the vote, avoiding a runoff in the special election. Justin Kenney received 36.12 percent(1,642) and Kathy Harvey came in third with 4.40 percent 200). Turnout was low: 4,546 of 64,269 (7.07%) registered […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 15, 2021

The polls will close at 7 p.m. for the special Election for Rockdale Probate Judge. The turnout has been low for this race and voters are urged to cast their ballots. Check out the chart below to see where you will vote based on the precinct where you are registered to vote.

On Common Ground NewsJune 15, 2021

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The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2021 is held on June 15th. The United Nations General Assembly officially recognized this day as an annual initiative in its 66/127 resolution, following a request by the International Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA). World Elder Abuse Awareness Day or WEAAD is a designated day in which […]

On Common Ground NewsJune 12, 2021

CONYERS— Nineteen-year-old Montriel Harris is currently wanted by the Conyers Police Department. Felony charges include Home Invasion and Aggravated Assaul at the Froest Villas subdivision in Conyers . Tipsters will remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers 404 577-TIPS or visiting www.crimestoppersatlanta.org.

On Common Ground NewsJune 11, 2021

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Due to flooding at Chief Cornerstone Community Church, 2900 Salem Road, the Fieldstone Precinct is being relocated on Election Day, Tuesday, June 15, to 1400 Parker Road. There are three candidates running in the special election for the Rockdale Probate: Judge Gary Washington(Incumbent), Kathy Harvey, a counselor, and Justin Kenney, […]

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Kids whip up tasty brunch in cooking class with Conyers Councilwoman Connie Alsobrook

Voices of Faith welcomes you back!

Rockdale County government offices closed on June 18 for Juneteenth

City of Conyers budget presentation earns recognition, awards

Rockdale County Board of Elections Notice of Special Meeting June 17

Rockdale County Probate Judge Gary Washington soars to victory in special election

Countdown under way for Special Election in Rockdale County June 15

Rockdale County PEARL Program Commemorates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Wanted: Montriel Harris, 19, for home invasion

Rockdale announces emergency Election Day relocation for Fieldstone Precinct

Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park hosts Juneteenth Atlanta 2021celebration

Kids whip up tasty brunch in cooking class with Conyers Councilwoman Connie Alsobrook

City of Stonecrest, July 6th Planning Commission Meeting

Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park hosts Juneteenth Atlanta 2021celebration

Kids whip up tasty brunch in cooking class with Conyers Councilwoman Connie Alsobrook

City of Stonecrest, July 6th Planning Commission Meeting