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May 16, 2022

CONYERS, GA- Readers of all ages will dive into the ocean depths this summer as Conyers-Rockdale (Nancy Guinn Memorial Library presents “Oceans of Possibilities” during its 2022 Summer Reading Program. Registration for the “Oceans of Possibilities” Reading Challenge begins on Wednesday, June 1, 1-3 p.m., with a kick-off party in the Library’s Parking Lot. […]

May 14, 2022

CONYERS, GA—A candlelight vigil will be held in memory of Rockdale County Sheriff’s (RCSO) Deputy Walter D. Jenkins, Jr. on Monday, May 16, 7:30 p.m., in the parking lot of the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office, 911 Chambers Drive, Conyers. Deputy Jenkins was killed after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic in a […]

May 13, 2022

CONYERS, GA—Installation services will be held on Sunday, May 15, for the Rev. Dr. Constance L. Abbott, who has been appointed the new pastor of the historic Macedonia Baptist Church Conyers. Macedonia, located at 2052 Barton St. in Conyers, was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest African-American churches in Rockdale County. […]

May 12, 2022

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA – The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office(RCSO) is flying the U.S. flag at half-staff today to remember Deputy Walter Jenkins, who died last night after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic in a construction zone. Deputy Jenkins was 54. The Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Jenkins was directing traffic on Highway […]

May 10, 2022

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Rockdale County Board of Elections is working to make sure citizens are still able to vote as conveniently as possible in the upcoming General Primary and Nonpartisan Election on May 24. Runoffs, if necessary, will be held on June 21. For this election, voters have the option of voting by mail […]

May 9, 2022

Rockdale County Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr. was recently appointed to the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Board of Managers. Nesbitt will serve as one of four National Association of Counties (NACo) Board Representatives. The 2022-2023 Board of Managers was sworn in during a special luncheon at the ACCG Annual Conference in Chatham County. […]

May 5, 2022

ROCKDALE COUNTY,GA – ACCG, Georgia’s County Association, recently awarded Rockdale County Commissioner Post 2, Doreen Williams, with a certificate for successfully completing the core requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy. Commissioner Williams was honored during the 2022 ACCG Annual Conference at the Savannah Convention Center. ACCG and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at […]

May 5, 2022

CONYERS, GA– In appreciation of the extraordinary dedication of Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) teachers and staff and as part of recruitment and retention efforts, Superintendent Terry Oatts recently announced a proposed increase for teachers and staff. Rockdale is raising the teacher pay scale by $4,000 and giving a step increase to all employees […]

May 4, 2022

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—More than 1,000 Rockdale County voters have cast ballots since early voting began on Monday, May 2 , elections officials reported. As of Wednesday, May 4, a total of 1,294 residents had cast ballots, Rockdale Supervisor of Elections Cynthia Willingham reported. On the first day of the early voting period, 621 ballots […]

May 4, 2022

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA– Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful (KCRB) is hosting an Electronics Recycling & Paper Shredding event for Rockdale residents and business owners on June 4, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the parking lot at 1400 Parker Road, Conyers. The free, half-day event will provide the public a place to safely discard and recycle old documents […]

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Nancy Guinn Memorial Library in Rockdale announces 2022 Summer Reading Program

Candlelight vigil set May 16 for Rockdale County Deputy Walter Jenkins, Jr.

Constance L. Abbott to be installed as new pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Conyers May 15

Rockdale County deputy dies after being struck while directing traffic

Rockdale County Board of Elections reminds public about voting options, new voting cards in the mail

Rockdale County Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr. appointed to ACCG’s Board of Managers

DECATUR, GA–Rockdale County Commissioner Doreen Williams honored for academic achievement in Lifelong Learning Academy

RCPS Superintendent Terry Oatts celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week with increased pay for teachers and staff

Early voting turnout growing in Rockdale County

Rockdale County to host electronics recycling, paper shredding event June 4

DeKalb voters urged to check precinct locations ahead of May 24 Primary Election, return completed absentee ballots now

Lisa Matic appointed Gwinnett County Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner

4 more suspects arrested in contraband operation, “Eyes in the Sky,” at DeKalb County Jail

DeKalb voters urged to check precinct locations ahead of May 24 Primary Election, return completed absentee ballots now

Lisa Matic appointed Gwinnett County Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner

4 more suspects arrested in contraband operation, “Eyes in the Sky,” at DeKalb County Jail