Archive14th Annual Family Promise NewRock and United Way Fundraiser September 25th
Family Promise NewRock and United Way are hosting a fundraiser on September 25th from 11:00 am to 1:oo pm at the Rockd…
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Archive186th Salem Camp Meeting Here Until the 18th
One of the most historic events in this area will take place July 11th-18th at Salem Campground, located at 3940 Salem…
Archive1st Annual Bragging Rights BBQ Festival Coming to Olde Town Conyers
During the month of May several Olde Town Conyers merchants will be lending their hands to support charity. Starting o…
Archive3rd Annual Pink Pooch Parade and Festival
This event will be held in the field at the Rockdale County Government Annex at 1400 parker Rd (old Maxell building). …
Archive$5,000 Gala Winner at Peachtree Academy
Gala Raffle Winners Lorraine and Tom Harrison Peachtree Academy held it’s Annual Fundraising Gala on April 20. The eve…
ArchiveJury Scam Alert
Dear Sir or Madam: Recently, we have received inquiries from citizens regarding a telephone solicitation from out of s…
ArchiveHometown Holiday Events Kick-off December in Conyers — 9490 2
(Conyers, GA—November 19, 2015) The official kick-off to Conyers’ holiday season will take place the first weekend in …
ArchiveSuperintendent Commends RCPS Reward Schools
Principal Samantha Carlisle and Supt Autry Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Richard Autry highlighted and…
ArchiveA1A: Jimmy Buffett Concert to benefit CRCA
Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts (CRCA) is proudly entering its 26th year of providing quality performance and vi…
ArchiveABWA New-Roc Charter Chapter Launches into its New Year
The new and continuing officers of the New-Roc Charter Chapter of ABWA Left to Right: Audra Gerger, President; Carolyn…
ArchiveABWA New-Roc Charter Chapter Started New Year
The ABWA New-Roc Charter Chapter has just started its new year—2015-2016. We would like to announce to members and pro…
ArchiveACCG Appoints Chairman Oden to Board of Governors and NACo National Board
ACCG Associate Legislative Director Shaun Adams recognizes Chairman Oden with a plaque for his service as chair of the…
ArchiveA Grinchy Good Time Reading
Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Richard Autry jumped into the holidays with a reading of the Dr. Seuss c…
ArchiveAmerica National Day of Prayer Event May 1st
“ONE VOICE, UNITED IN PRAYER” is the theme for the 63rd Annual National Day of Prayer, with Anne Graham Lotz as the 20…
ArchiveAnnual United Way/Family Promise BBQ Thursday, September 24
Our annual United Way/Family Promise BBQ Fundraiser is Thursday, September 24, at the Rockdale Career Academy. Please …
ArchiveArea C-31 Toastmasters Spring Contest
(Photo left to right top row: Greg Palmer (Division A Governor and Contest Master), Hope McLeod, Odell Anderson, Kim D…
ArchiveThe Art of People
I have a new position, a new title and well just a new role in life. I am happy to have been chosen as the new Executi…
ArchiveAward-winning Art Exhibit To Visit Conyers
Essie B. Johnson won “Best of Show” for her sculpture fabric “Dress Tail Forty-six award-winning pieces of art from di…
ArchiveBarnes Honorary Social Workers Awarded
Pictured (left to right): RCPS Director of Community and Student Support April Fallon, Carolina Robinson, RCPS Social …
ArchiveIt’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas At The RCSO
To help make the RCSO look a lot like Christmas, Sheriff Levett asked students to help bring holiday cheer to the RCSO…
ArchiveBella Musica lifts up a voice in Olde Town
Last summer brought the opening of Bella Musica Music Studio at 903 Commercial Street in Olde Town Conyers. Accomplish…
ArchiveBlack Shoals Retreat House and Nature Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held October 20th
Black Shoals Retreat House and Nature Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held October 20th. The Rockdale County Departm…
130 RCPS Students Named AP Scholars, 3 National AP Scholars
Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) would like to congratulate the 130 students recently named 2016 Advanced Placeme…
2011 SPLOST Committee Holds Final Meeting to Celebrate Accomplishments
SPLOST Members pictured with Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr. at final meeting on March 27. From left to right back row: Mike …
2015-16 School Climate and Financial Efficiency Star Ratings
Released by Georgia Department of Education RCPS Elementary School Climate Avg. RCPS Middle School Climate Avg. RCPS H…
2016 AP Honor Schools Announced
Heritage and Rockdale County High Schools Recognized Heritage and Rockdale County high schools were named 2016 Advance…
2016 KCAF Scholarship Applications Being Accepted
Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation Healthcare Scholarship Applications are now being accepted for The Kimberley Chance…
2017 iCan Shine Bike Camp for Individuals with Special Needs
It’s time for the iCan Shine Bike Camp in Conyers! The Rockdale County Autism Support Group, Inc. is excited to be hos…
All 3 RCPS High Schools Named 2025 Advanced Placement Honor Schools
All three Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) high schools – Heritage, Rockdale County, and Salem – were named 2025 …
3 Rockdale County Students Take First Place in GA 4-H Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging Competition
Three Rockdale County students took first place in the Georgia 4-H Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging competition, which…
4th Congressional District Republican Delegates and Alternates Elected to GOP National Convention
The 4th Congressional District Republican Party Committee held its District Convention April 16, 2016 in Snellville, G…
4th District Republicans Holds Convention, Elects Rockdale and Newton Residents
Brittany Marmol, Aaron Brooks, Rachel Little, Mike Bryan, Michael Howington, Leesha Jay, Johnny McDonald, and Bill Rey…
53 Rockdale County 4-H Compete in DPA
4th through 6th grade 4H’ers. Public speaking is said to be the number one fear in America, but that is not the case f…
5 RCPS Schools Named Reward Schools
Five schools in Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) have been named to the Georgia Department of Education Reward Sc…
5th Grader Wins 2025 Rockdale County Spelling Bee
Pictured: 2025 Rockdale County Spelling Bee winner Aeneas Moore, a fifth grader at Barksdale Elementary, and runner-up…
Rockdale County to Celebrate New and Long Standing Holiday Traditions
CONYERS, Ga. – Rockdale County invites the public to escape the winter weather and share in the warm spirit of the hol…
About Magazines and Alcovy Media Merging
City Home is pleased to formally announce that About Magazines and Alcovy Media are joining hands to better serve you.…
ABWA Unclaimed Baggage Shopping Bus Trip - Saturday, February 28
Did you hear of the great Shopping Bus Trip that ABWA New-Roc Charter Chapter has planned? No? Well, here it is: The t…
Acuity Partners with RCPS Foundation to Support Excellence in Education
Students (l to r) Kimberly Heard and KeAundra Jackson in Diana Kennen’s class receive assistance with their science pr…
Ahmad's Award Honors Men and Women in Uniform
Local Businessman Muddessar Ahmad, along with his friends and family, have started a campaign to show their support fo…
AMS Career Institute Opens in Conyers
AMS Consulting Services and the Rockdale County Chamber of Commerce announced the opening of AMS Career Institute last…
A New Home for the Holidays: Officer Works with War Veterans Home
(Conyers, GA—December 15, 2015) A Vietnam War Veteran, down on his luck and reeling from a tragedy that took his wife’…
An Inside Look at Leadership Rockdale
Leadership Rockdale Class of 2016 on the bus to tour Rockdale County Public Schools Education Day I am so honored to h…
Announcements from RCPS - Kindercamp, Open House Schedule and Temporary Registration Location
RCPS Kindercamp July 18-20 Making the jump to Kindergarten can be a big transition for little ones. Rockdale County Pu…
Annual Taste of Conyers Coming May 2nd - Updated
UPDATED 5/4/2015: The Conyers Main Street Program experienced beautiful weather and success at its Annual Taste of Con…
ARC Honors Rockdale County for its Commitment to Sustainability
Rockdale County was one of five local governments to be recognized this week by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) …
Atlanta Regional Commission Board Welcomes Six New Members
The Atlanta Regional Commission swore in six new members on January 25, 2025. The new board members are: Mike Boyce, c…
Award-Winning Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival Returns: March 25-26, 2025
Spring is here and the City of Conyers is ready to celebrate at the 36th Annual Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival taking…
Backyard BBQ Father’s Day Celebration to Benefit Family Promise of NewRock
Royal Oak Presents the First Annual Backyard BBQ Father’s Day Celebration at the newly built Cross and Crown Pavilion,…
Bailey, Witcher and Jeter Join RER Board of Directors
Ora Bailey, Jason Witcher and Shivern Jeter were elected to Rockdale Emergency Relief’s (RER’s) Board of Directors thi…
Bakers to the Stars
Owners of Sugar Bakers Bakery in Olde Town, Linda Rider & Phyllis Brown, have seen an increase in sales due to the fil…
Barlay Campaign Team Honored as Co-champions of the 2016 Great American Cleanup
Each year, as part of the national Great American Cleanup initiative, Keep Conyers-Rockdale- Beautiful (KCRB) hosts vo…
Barlay Receives Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service
Thua G. Barlay, an attorney with Barlay Law Group LLC, has been named one of ten recipients statewide of the 17th Annu…
‘Be Bright, Eat Right Rockdale’ Battles Childhood Summer Hunger
County Public Schools (RCPS), Rockdale Emergency Relief (RER), and Bread of Life Deliverance (BOLD) Ministries have pa…
Bicycle Camp for Individuals with Disabilities Receives Donation of Helmets from RCSO
The Rockdale County Autism Support Group (RCASG) received a donation of bike helmets for its iCan Shine Bike Camp from…
Big Time BBQ Competition Comes to Town
Many of you may remember an article I wrote a couple of years ago about how a man named Philo Farnsworth had changed h…
Board of Commissioners to Hold Three Millage Rate Public Hearings
The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners (BOC) has announced its intention to increase the property taxes it will le…
Board of Commissioners Invites Public Next to Strategic Planning Meeting
The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners (BOC) welcomes the public to attend its next Strategic Planning session on …
Brennan-Fuller Named New Chair of RYPL
The Rockdale Young Professional Leaders (RYPL) are excited to welcome a new board chair. RYPL board members elected Ma…
‘Be Bright, Eat Right Rockdale’ Battles Summer Hunger, Provides Summer Reading
Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS), Rockdale Emergency Relief (RER), and Bread of Life Deliverance (BOLD) Ministrie…