ArchiveRER Food Bank Receive Fresh Produce From Local Volunteers
Hoyt Baker, Marjean Levy, Vivian Cheatham, Willie Hunter. Back row: L to R – Charlie Bleakley, Marty Bleakley, Ronnie …
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Archive110 Years of Plumbing Knowledge and Expertise
The Ingram Family of Better Plumbing Services is celebrating 110 years of plumbing in Georgia. The Ingram Family is no…
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…
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…
Archive2015 Honey Creek July 4th Patriotic Parade!
The 4th of July is this Saturday! People and pets of all ages are invited to participate in a neighborhood parade to c…
Archive3 Fall Secrets to Better Health
Fall in Love with your WHY. Why do you want to be healthier? Do you want to have more energy to enjoy all of the activ…
Archive3 Generations - A Family Business - Copy Central
You don’t wake up one morning and say, “I’m going into business with my husband, children and grandchildren.” It is so…
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…
Archive5 Simple Steps to Healthier Living
We all remember being asked (told) to lay out our clothes for the next day of school, to pack our sports equipment or …
Archive7 Steps for Putting Off Procrastination
If you are like most people, you have been putting something off that you know you need to get done. In fact, I bet ri…
ArchiveAbout Andy Davis, from friend Larry Hillcock
Friend Larry Hillcock writes about sculptor Andy Davis. Photo from WSBtv I am not much of a writer, and I have a feeli…
ArchiveA Penny’s Worth of Peanuts
I wish I had a dollar for every time I stopped in McConnell’s Ten Cent Store and asked the lady behind the candy count…
ArchivePreventing child abuse starts with you - Just Sayin' by Allie Young
We were waiting on line at the rock wall at the Cherry Blossom Festival this past weekend when I heard someone yell, “…
ArchiveA Proper Wake
Shellie Siebert recently penned a very entertaining article about funerals entitled “R.I.P”, which reminded me of a so…
ArchiveAre Your Health Issues Inherited?
There is something to be said for the DNA that is provided to you from your parents. It can shape your face, determine…
ArchiveAre You Sleepy?
How much sleep do you really need? As children we were encouraged to get a good night’s rest in order to perform well …
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…
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…
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…
ArchiveBoost Your Metabolism
According to Merriam-Webster: me·tab·o·lism: the chemical processes by which a plant or an animal uses food, water, et…
ArchiveBringing the Community Together for Red Ribbon Week
Contributed by Jazz Duncan As the hot, summer days pass us by much too quickly, a very special annual occasion is appr…
ArchiveWhat does a bunny and eggs have to do with Easter?
The Bible makes no mention of a long-eared, short-tailed creature who delivers decorated eggs to well-behaved children…
ArchiveCalifornia couple makes move to Covington after Internet search
Matt and Rachelle Reimers Covington, GA – If you travel West on Interstate 20 from Covington for 2,174 miles you will …
ArchiveCamp Kate Helping Grieving Children
The death of a family member or friend brings pain to many, including children or youth whose grief is often misunders…
ArchiveCarnivores, Omnivores, Herbivores…Oh My!
Meat. Good or bad? Healthy and necessary, or deadly and should never be eaten again? Good news for the carnivores! The…
ArchiveCelebrating Earth Day with Acts of Green
April 22, 2015 marks the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day. Will you take part in an “Act of Green” on Earth Day? An Act o…
ArchiveChiro + Praxis = Hand + To Do = Done by Hand = Chiropractic
Although I’m not a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and never studied to be one, I utilize chiropractic to maintain and pro…
ArchiveChristmas 1884 in Olde Town
by Charles Walker, Conyers Mayor 1978-1998 If we could take a little trip in a time capsule to 1884 and look around we…
ArchiveA Christmas Remembered
A year or so ago I wrote about a Christmas I vividly recall. Although I vividly recall a number of them, I am sorry to…
A 21st Century Epidemic and Opioid Use
We have a big problem in the United States – opioid use for pain and its subsequent use in the resulting addict. Altho…
26th Season Opening Spotlights Organ and Piano at Spivey Hall in September
Public is Invited to “Discover” the Albert Schweitzer Memorial Organ on Its 25th Year Clayton State University’s Spive…
4 Smart Steps To Create Change
Here is the biggest secret to making a life change of any kind – decide what to do. That’s it. The speed and duration …
4 Ways to Make Deposits Into Your Confidence Bank Account
Confidence, Pass It On. It’s all too easy to overlook the wonderful things about ourselves when the world is constantl…
5 Common Misconceptions about Living Organ Donation
There’s a simple solution that could save the lives of the 5,171 Georgians currently waiting for a kidney transplant: …
5 Symptoms of an Iron Deficiency by Living Better with Piedmont
Are you plagued with fatigue or exhaustion throughout the day? It could be the result of an iron deficiency. Iron is a…
7 Medical Exams Most Adults Need to Have
If you haven’t already done so, what better time than now to think about scheduling yearly health exams? Below is a li…
Alan Morrison Joins 2016 Atlanta Summer Organ Festival
Spivey Hall Organist-in-Residence Scheduled for Recital at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Alan Morrison, Spive…
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) …
Artist Spotlight – Stratocats
The Stratocats are a local band that have been performing for 25 years. Brent Burch and Keith Kiser are original membe…
A Special Memory at Walk of Heroes
The Walk of Heroes/Veterans War Memorial will host a special event in early May in honor of the 40th Anniversary of th…
Atlanta Area Suzuki Piano Association Joins with Local Orchestra for 39th Bi-annual Graduation Concert
Northview High School Orchestra with members of Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra will perform under the baton of C…
Atlanta Area Suzuki Piano Association Showcases Local Student Talent in 40th Graduation Concert
Spivey Hall to host event; Atlanta radio personality John Lemley to emcee The Atlanta Area Suzuki Piano Association (A…
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Joins Spivey Hall’s 27th Season Line-Up
Spivey Grand Finale is the 2025-2018 Series’ Only Guest Orchestra Performance Photo credit: Jeff Roffman Spivey Hall h…
Author and Financial Advisor Mark DiGiovanni Releases Seventh Book
FUTURE VALUE: MONEY LESSONS FOR LIFE Provides Practical Advice for Graduates Author, speaker and financial advisor Mar…
Being with Seniors on Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is the one day in the year especially set aside for Moms everywhere. Don’t forget the grandparents! When …
What Better Christmas Gift Than the Gift of Travel
A Look into the Travel Company – Traverus/ Paycation Travel International Would you like to spend more time with your …
Bike Run to Benefit Kids with Cancer, Children's Health Care of Atlanta
Victor Armendariz, Candidate for US Congress District 4, invites all bikers and the community to support a Bike Run to…
Blueberry Plants Available
Blueberries; the healthy fruit Blueberries are my favorite fruit. I have three blueberry plants in my garden; one earl…
Bunk'n for Bunks Take 3
The local Bunco team, known as the “Bunco Babes”, are hosting a fundraiser for Family Promise of NewRock. Bunkin’ for …
Burge Organic Farm Offers CSA Shares
Now is the time to sign up to be a part of the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) organized by Burge Organic Farm. …
Cancer Care Restorative Yoga at Soul Yoga and Wellness Studio
Soul Yoga and Wellness Studio in Olde Town Conyers isn’t your ordinary yoga studio. Its owner, Lisa Poole, is on a mis…
We Can Choose Courage or Comfort
We can choose courage or comfort , but not both at the same time. Think about that for just a moment. Try to find a ti…
Celebrating "The Change" to Feature Health, Wellness and Fitness Experts
The Prowriter’s Studio Hosts National Menopause Awareness Month Event In observance of National Menopause Awareness Mo…
Change in Spivey Hall's Last Concert of 25th Anniversary Piano Series
Pianist Behzod Abduraimov Cancels Spivey Hall Debut Recital Due to Illness; Brazilian Pianist Arnaldo Cohen Will Perfo…
City of Conyers Proclaims May Lupus Awareness Month
On April 20, 2016, Mayor Mills from the City of Conyers proclaimed May as Lupus Awareness Month. The proclamation was …
City of Covington to Host Free Legion Field Grand Opening Event
Drive Time and Newton County Community Band to Perform To celebrate the official grand opening of Legion Field, the Ci…
City of Covington Parking Authority to Launch Complimentary Golf Cart Shuttle
Visitors to the Covington Square will no longer have to worry about finding a parking space in close proximity to thei…
City of Covington Police Department Coordinates Large Scale Mock Disaster Drill
The City of Covington Police Department (CPD) recently teamed with 10 other agencies to conduct a large-scale active s…
Clayton State University Announces Winners of Atlanta Metro Studios’ James D. Brubaker Film Scholarship
Clayton State University has announced the recipients of Atlanta Metro Studios’ 2025 James D. Brubaker Film Scholarshi…