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'Manifold Greatness' exhibit chronicles history, impact of King James Bible
Bob Marley used passages from it as lyrics to his songs. Charles Shultz incorporated a portion of it into his "Charlie Brown Christmas" television special. Apollo 8 astronauts read from it during a public broadcast as they orbited the moon on Christmas Eve 1968.. For millions of others, it serves
Hen House presents art show in Olde Town
The streets of Olde Town Conyers will come alive with outsider art, street performers and plenty of food and libations on June 1 when the Hen House 'Tiques and Uniques presents Old Town Conyers Art Fandango, an art show free and open to the public.
'Les Mis' selections featured in Choral Guild's spring concert
The Covington Conyers Choral Guild will perform its spring concert May 17.
Conyers mother strives to provide special needs son with proper services
Conyers resident Marilyn King is the primary caretaker for her 31-year-old son Kareem Harper, who is brain injured. Partially paralyzed on his left side and legally blind, Kareem requires assistance each day. King helps her son get dressed in the morning and cooks him a big breakfast. Because
Insectival for those who love, or loathe, insects
Tiffani Alexander has a collection of 20 different insects and a separate collection specifically of 15 beetles.
Suffragettes focus of Historical Society program
CONYERS -- Sally Fanny Gleaton lived in Conyers as a young woman in the early part of the 20th century. She never married nor did she have children. Instead, she devoted her 20s and 30s to fighting for women's right to vote. Her activism led her North to New York
New Depot Players presents Pulitzer prize-winning 'Driving Miss Daisy'
Just talking about her latest undertaking, "Driving Miss Daisy," causes director Cathe Hall-Payne to choke up.
Monument dedicated to Civil War soldiers turns 100
Jerry New peruses a list of 546 soldiers from the Rockdale County area who fought in the Civil War. Next to several names, he has made notations. New is kin to these soldiers, and on Friday he paid his respects to them at a ceremony honoring the 100th anniversary of
Hillphoenix breaks grounds on 500,000-square-foot facility
Hillphoenix broke ground on a new 500,000-square-foot facility Thursday.
Local restaurant fare, car show, scout demos on tap for Conyers Main Street event
Food lovers, auto enthusiasts and families looking to spend a few hours of affordable fun are invited to check out the annual Taste of Conyers and Conyers Car Show.