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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.
14-year-old reels in 28-pound catfish
Bailey Ferguson shows off a monster catfish he caught in a private lake in western Rockdale County recently. The catfish weighed in at about 28 pounds.. His father, Daryle Ferguson, was there when Bailey, 14, made the big haul.. His grandfather Bill Ferguson said Bailey is a natural fisherman and
Melding with friends
Rockdale County's Olivia Haydel Senior Center hosts weekly card and book club gatherings throughout the year.
Rockdale Sr. Center's Morgan recognized by AARP
Susan Morgan, left, the director at Olivia Haydel Senior Center, was recently presented a certificate of appreciation by James Hurt, an instructor with the AARP Driver Safety Program, for the center's longtime support and dedication to the program
Blankenship home named Conyers yard of the month
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship of Azalea Circle received the landscape plaque for January from the Conyers Garden Club. Hundreds of jonquils are already growing among the carefully-shaped boxwoods. The camellias in the backyard are colorful and knockout roses should bloom in the spring
Girl Scout troop makes donation to Rockdale Animal Control
Girl Scout Troop Number 11593, a combination of Brownies and Juniors, who meet at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, have been collecting dog food, cat food, dog toys and cat toys for the past three months. Recently the girl scouts delivered their collection of items to Rockdale County Animal Control.
Aniyn Drammeh wins Hightower Trail Spelling Bee
Hightower Trail Elementary School recently held its annual Spelling Bee.
Barksdale students participate in Spelling Bee
Earlier this month, Barksdale Elementary School held its 2012 Spelling Bee.
Rockdale middle schoolers honored in essay contest
Two Rockdale County middle schoolers recently were honored for special essays.
Amanda Moreno earns American Miss title
Amanda Moreno, daughter of Al and Phyllis Moreno of Conyers, recently earned the National Title for National American Miss for the All-American Miss age division.
Conyers Garden Club displays Christmas arrangement
Conyers Garden Club displays Christmas arrangement
Rockdale Rotary presents community service awards
The Rotary Club of Rockdale County honored members Darlene Hotchkiss and Nancy Bills last week with club awards recognizing the promotion of ethics and excellence through their vocation and in the community.
Rockdale Boy Scouts help in Rivers Alive clean up
Andrew Bonar, Raymond Hudson and Ryan Gaylor of local Boy Scout Troop 410 pull out a tire from the South River during October's annual Rivers Alive community clean up.
Students find new way to learn about human sciences
Fifth grade students participated in a science activity led by John Oxford at Peachtree Academy Private School to learn about the human body.
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Community
- A time of penitence
- Pets available for adoption this week in Newton, Rockdale counties
- Southern Baptist leaders OK 'Great Commission'
- Community Calendar 2 comments
- 5K run to raise funds for Relay for Life
- Levett Funeral Home serves Conyers for over half a century
- RECIPE BOX: Ambrosia salad is a fast, easy, sweet treat
- Eagle Scouts, Gold Award Scouts recognized
- Newton's Taylor recognized by AARP driver program
- Thompson-Baumann Wedding
Anniversaries
- Smith 50th Anniversary
- Bond 50th Wedding Anniversary
- Hawkins 60th Anniversary
- Bailey 50th Anniversary
- Rush 50th Anniversary
- Bowers 63rd Anniversary
- Cronic 50th Wedding Annivesary
- Anniversary Gifts By Year
- Anniversary Facts & Trivia
- Dispain 50th Anniversary
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
