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October 14, 2021

The 41st Annual Olde Town Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Head to Main Street for a day of arts and craft vendors, food, entertainment and children’s activities. There will be a kids’ and pet costume contest at 12 p.m. on the Depot stage at noon. […]

October 13, 2021

Early Voting turnout for Wednesday, October 13, 2021 for the upcoming November 2, 2021 Conyers General ElectionA As of 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2021 UNOFFICIAL COUNT IN-PERSON VOTING & ABSENTEE BY MAIL BALLOTS ISSUED (9,666 Eligible Active Voters) 14 Early Voting Days Remain VOTE CENTER TOTAL VOTING IN-PERSON […]

October 13, 2021

CONYERS, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) scores increased on the American College Test (ACT), according to results recently released by the Georgia Department of Education for Class of 2021 graduates. RCPS had an overall ACT composite score of 20.8, an increase over last year’s score of 19.6 and above the national average of 20.3. […]

October 11, 2021

CONYERS, GA—The city of Conyers will hold its Municipal General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, for the purpose of electing the mayor and two council members: one council member from District 1 and one council member from District 2, Post 1. The four-year terms for all three elected positions begin on Jan.1, 2022 and […]

October 11, 2021

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort (AWARE) will host Wild Night OutSIDE on Oct. 23, 4 to7 p.m. The event will take place at the Rockdale Art Farm, 4420 Flat Bridge Road, S.W., Stockbridge. The celebratory bash will feature live music, wildlife ambassadors, and libations – including signature cocktails – and food from the Good […]

October 7, 2021

A Rockdale County Sheriff’s deputy has been arrested after it was discovered that she was in possession of marijuana while on duty, a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office said today. Deputy Shadrika Burney was arrested on Tuesday (Oct. 5). Her charges include Violation of Oath by public officer, crossing the guard lines while […]

October 5, 2021

Conyers, GA—The 41st Annual Olde Town Conyers Fall Festival takes place on Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., in the streets of historic Olde Town Conyers. What began as a fundraiser by the Rockdale County Historical Society in 1980 to help fund operational costs for the Depot (which now houses the Conyers […]

October 5, 2021

CONYERS, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) has announced the top three finalists for the district Teacher of the Year with surprise visits to finalists’ schools. The district finalists for RCPS Teacher of the Year are Rachel Fisher of Rockdale County High School; Cayla Hicks of Lorraine Elementary School; and Stacey Homer […]

October 4, 2021

The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office will host its 4th Annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, Oct. 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at 911 Chambers Drive, Conyers (in the Sheriff’s Office parking lot). Families are invited to drive-through with their children.

October 4, 2021

Notice is given that the Rockdale Board of Elections will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 4:30pm, as indicated below and per the attached agenda. Rockdale Board of Elections Regular Meeting for Month of October 2021 WHEN: Thursday, October 7, 2021 TIME: 4:30pm WHERE: IN-PERSON: BOARD OF ELECTIONS OFFICE […]

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Olde Town Conyers to host 41st Annual Fall Festival Oct. 16

City of Conyers Advance Voting, Oct. 13, 2021

RCPS Class of 2021 achieves highest ACT scores, rises above national average

Conyers voters will elect two council members on Nov. 2, mayor running unopposed

AWARE to host Wild Night OutSIDE, supporting Georgia’s native animals

Rockdale County sheriff’s deputy arrested on marijuana charges

41st Olde Town Conyers Fall Festival set Oct. 16

RCPS names 2021 Teacher of the Year finalists

Rockdale Sheriff’s Office to host Trunk or Treat Oct. 29

Rockdale Board of Elections NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING – PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND

Six home football games set in DeKalb County for Week 9

DeKalb County Ethics Board to meet Oct. 21

Congressman Hank Johnson announces federal grants to boost community policing, Rockdale to receive over $250K

Six home football games set in DeKalb County for Week 9

DeKalb County Ethics Board to meet Oct. 21

Congressman Hank Johnson announces federal grants to boost community policing, Rockdale to receive over $250K