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RECIPE BOX: Ambrosia salad is a fast, easy, sweet treat
Ambrosia salad -- it seems to me that this is one of those dishes people either like or they don't. I've not met too many people who are in-between about it.. Some time last year I shared my version of an ambrosia salad and it is my favorite but
Levett Funeral Home serves Conyers for over half a century
Levett Funeral Home in Conyers is the oldest black-owned business in Rockdale County.
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Pets available for adoption this week in Newton, Rockdale counties
Questions to ask before adopting a pet:. -- Can I make a long-term commitment to this pet?. -- Will I be able to spend enough time with a new pet?. -- Am I prepared for the cost a new pet will bring?. -- Which pet is right for my
Southern Baptist leaders OK 'Great Commission'
Leaders of the nation's largest Protestant denomination have endorsed an optional alternative name for the Southern Baptist Convention.
Community Calendar
The Community Calendar is a forum for announcing meetings and events of nonprofit organizations of Rockdale and Newton counties. To submit information, visit our Web site at www.rockdalecitizen.com and click on the "submit news" link at the bottom of the home page. Submissions can also be made by phone at 770-483-7108, ext. 252, or by email at julie.wells@rockdalecitizen.com. Please include an event description, sponsoring organization, date, time, place, phone number and contact person. Announcements are printed as space is available in date order.
5K run to raise funds for Relay for Life
Registration is underway for a walk/run fundraiser for Relay for Life .
Eagle Scouts, Gold Award Scouts recognized
Eagle Scouts and Gold Award Scouts from Rockdale and Newton counties were honored Thursday for their achievement by the Rotary Club of Rockdale County during the club's annual recognition banquet.
Newton's Taylor recognized by AARP driver program
Matt Taylor, left, facility manager at the Newton County Recreation Department at Turner Lake Recreation Center, was recently presented a certificate of appreciation by James Hurt, an instructor with the AARP Driver Safety Program, for the department's longtime support and dedication to the program.
Kylin Emery Magness Arrival
Kylin Emery Magness was born on Dec. 30 at Rockdale Medical Center, weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 18 inches long.
Joshua Rogers Arrival
Joshua Rogers was born on Jan. 17, weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 19.25 inches long.
Rockdale/Newton Church Activities
To submit information for our church bulletin listings, visit our website at www.rockdalecitizen.com, call 770-483-7108, ext. 252, fax the information c/o Julie Wells at 770-483-5797.
JOE LAGUARDIA: When place blame, we deny forgiveness and the grief that leads to healing and hope
A wise pastor once told me to always have someone to blame. He told me that when I become pastor, always have a secretary to blame. Little did I know he told our secretary to always have a pastor to blame.. He was joking, of course. At least I think
TONY ELDER: Don't get frustrated with your progress as a Christian, appreciate how far you've come
The repairs on our church building were completed this week following the flooding incident I wrote about a few weeks ago. We're thankful for how God has provided and worked in such a way as to make our facilities look better than they did before the water damaged the place
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Announcements
- Thompson-Baumann Wedding
- Kylin Emery Magness Arrival
- Joshua Rogers Arrival
- Reagan Claire Jewell's first birthday
- Matthews-Poss Wedding
- Leissa-George Engagement
- Emmalyn Reese Adams Arrival
- West-Leathers Engagement
- Snellgrove-Tumlin Wedding
- Davis-Garner Wedding
Features
- Feb. 21 Health Reports
- White House chef Kass dishes up plates and policy
- TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: Learn the neurological nuances of amour in "The Scientific American Book of Love, Sex, and the Brain"
- Levett Funeral Home serves Conyers for over half a century
- Internationally-known horse trainer Linda Parelli to offer equine education program at Horse Park
- RONDA RICH: Even your best friends may surprise you sometimes
- State House designates ‘Kindness Week’ in Georgia
- MOVIE REVIEW: 'This Means War' takes aim at charming Rom-Com, but misses mark
- FILM FANS: 3-D not needed for 'Star Wars: Episode I'
- DISC SPOTLIGHT: 'Woody Allen: A Documentary'
Military News
- Local vet survives three wars 1 comment
- Rockdale vet recalls tank battles in WWII 1 comment
- Vietnam Vet deals with battle memories 40 years after guns went silent 2 comments
- Gerald Hipps: 'A story to tell' about Iwo Jima 3 comments
- Jackson flew the "Wampus Cat" B-17 bomber in WWII 1 comment
- Conyers VFW post seeking new members
- Marine Britton fought racism, perceptions during WWII, Korea 1 comment
- Conyers VFW quartermaster recalls his days in Vietnam 2 comments
- Flag disposal ceremony rescheduled
- Walk of Heroes flag ceremony postponed
