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RWR proposes $25.1 million budget for 2012
Rockdale Water Resources officials presented a $25.175 million budget for 2012 to county commissioners Tuesday. The proposed budget is 3 percent greater than last year's budget, but less than actual 2011 revenue and has no rate increases for customers.
Paul supporters clash with Rockdale GOP
Ron Paul supporters cried foul after some of them were not selected as delegates by the local Republican Party during this past weekend's mass precinct meetings.
Rockdale gets proposal for public safety radio upgrade
The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners received a recommendation Tuesday to approve $5 million for upgrading the county's emergency 911 radio network as opponents questioned the cost and lack of a bid process.
Barge visits Pine St. Elementary for School of Excellence award
Georgia School Superintendent John Barge visited Pine Street Elementary School Friday to congratulate students and staff members for being named a 2011 Georgia School of Excellence in Student Achievement.
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.
Rabon gets life without parole in murder rape conviction
Travis Rabon will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced Thursday to life without parole for the murder of one woman and the rape of another in 2008.
Arbor Day offers best time to plant trees
Today is Arbor Day in Georgia and residents are encouraged to plant trees now to give them the best chance to establish themselves in time for warmer weather.
Rockdale Sr. Center receives $19,950 transportation grant
Rockdale County Senior Services announced it has received $19,950 in grant funds from the Atlanta Regional Commission that will triple transportation access for local senior citizens.
Mapp family offers $25,000 reward in search for teen's killer
The family of Dequavious Mapp has offered a reward of $25,000 for anyone providing information that will lead to a conviction in the Conyers teen's shooting death at a crowded house party in 2010.
Wilson seeks second term as Rockdale clerk of courts
Rockdale County Clerk of Courts Ruth Wilson announced Monday she will seek reelection to office this year.