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First projects from stimulus set to begin I-20 repaving to start in April
CONYERS - Resurfacing Interstate 20 from Turner Hill Road in DeKalb County to the Ga. Highway 138 exit in Conyers will begin next month and is the first local road project announced to be funded through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Stewart turns team around
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - In 284 races spanning seven years and 12 different drivers, Haas CNC Racing never sniffed success.
Rockdale schools ban smoking '24/7'
CONYERS - The Rockdale County Board of Education has taken another step to ensure its school campuses are tobacco free.
Tiger's win revives golf
ORLANDO, Fla. - Tiger Woods was down to his last shot at Bay Hill, tied for the lead as he measured a 15-foot birdie putt. That's when he heard a lone voice among thousands of people packed into the grandstand behind the 18th green.
Community Calendar - 03/31/09
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Government Meetings - 03/31/09
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UConn ready to invade Spartan country
As the higher seed, the Connecticut Huskies will wear their white home uniforms against Michigan State in the national semifinals Saturday.
Panel will study ethics ordinance Oden wants stricter rules
CONYERS - Rockdale County Commission Chairman Richard Oden named Conyers businessman David Shipp to chair an ad hoc committee to study the county's recently passed ethic ordinance.
Rain dampens Cherry Blossom Festival
CONYERS - Mother Nature just didn't cooperate this year for the 28th annual Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival.
Health Reports - 03/31/09
The following food service establishment inspection reports were provided by the Environmental Health Division of the Rockdale County Health Department and the Newton County Health Department. Restaurants that score from 90 to 100 get a letter grade A; those that rate 80-89 get a B; a tally of 70-79 is a C; and below 70 is a U, or unacceptable. A restaurant scoring 70 or above is allowed to operate if there are no critical violations. If a facility is rated U on consecutive inspections, it must close and the owner must prove that it can be operated safely before reopening is allowed.
Shakespearean scholar visits Oxford campus
OXFORD - Oxford College students and area residents will get a special treat from across the Atlantic Ocean this week.
Kawakami sharp against Red Sox
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Kenshin Kawakami relished the opportunity to match up against fellow countryman Daisuke Matsuzaka.
Heritage pounds out 11 runs in rout
COVINGTON - This is the Heritage team that everybody warned you about.
Artsy-smartsy Sims students show pride by creating mural
CONYERS - For the past several days, students at Sims Elementary School have been doing something their parents would never let them get away with at home - they got to draw and paint on the walls.
Jim Nusser
Mr. Jim Nusser, 67 of Conyers died March 28, 2009 at his home. Mr. Nusser was born July 25, 1941 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Harley Ray and Florence ...
Gary W. Brefka, Sr.
Gary W. Brefka, Sr. age 70 of Conyers died Saturday March 28, 2009 of heart complications. He was a native of Syracuse New York. He served in the United States ...
George T. Barnes
George T. (Tommy) "Toot" Barnes, age 69 of Covington, GA passed away March 28, 2009. Arrangements by Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, Covington. (770) 786-7062
Barbara Watson
Mrs. Barbara Watson, age 80, a longtime resident of Conyers moving there from Atlanta died March 28, 2009. She was born in North Carolina on July 20, 1928 to the ...
George Edwards
George Edwards, 81, of Covington, died on Friday, March 27, 2009. Horis A. Ward's Rockdale Chapel 770-918-8851.
Carol S. Davies
Carol S. Davies of Mansfield, died March 29, 2009, at the age of 72. Born in Spalding County to the late John Mack Jr., and Delila Stiles, she retired after ...
John Frank Chriswell
John Frank Chriswell of Covington, died March 27, 2009, at the age of 77. Mr. Chriswell was an Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He retired from Harper Transport ...