EVENT:  Rockdale County Government, the City of Conyers and Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) will celebrate Rockdale County native Grady Jarrett of the Atlanta Falcons at the Hometown Hero Day celebration.

DATE & TIME:  Fri., Feb. 10 at 6 p.m.

LOCATION:  Cleveland Stroud Gymnasium at Rockdale County High School, 1174 Bulldog Cir., Conyers, 30012

PARTICIPANTS:  Chairman Oz Nesbitt Sr., Superintendent Richard Autry, Mayor Randy Mills, U.S./State Legislators, Grady Jarrett, Jarrett Family and others

ADDITIONAL INFO:   The event will consist of a program honoring Mr. Jarrett for his performance during Super Bowl 51. Mr. Jarrett will be presented with various honors from the local governments and the U.S. and State delegation.

Grady Jarrett is a graduate of Rockdale County High School and Clemson University. The Atlanta Falcons selected Mr. Jarrett in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. In just his second season, Mr. Jarrett competed in Super Bowl 51, completing three sacks to tie the Super Bowl sack record.