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JAMES BEHRENS: Death compels us to knit a living web of hope for each other
In the last parish where I served, right before I came here, there were a lot of funerals. We had about 90 or so every year. I thought it interesting that the number did not vary that much from year to year. The pastor took a share of them. Roughly
Shiloh UMC hosts community barbecue
Shiloh UMC hosts community barbecue
Veterans honored at Abiding Grace Lutheran
Veterans honored at Abiding Grace Lutheran
RONDA RICH: Men aren't nosy enough, so women must ferret out the juicy details
A couple of years ago, I was in Fayetteville, Ark., having dinner with a few folks including two of the loveliest people I know -- Gen and Frank Broyles.Now, if you're a college football fan, you'll know whom the legendary Frank Broyles is. For those of you who don't, he was a titan of football while reigning as head coach for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks for 40 years and leading them to a national championship.
Rockdale high schools take first, second places in regional theater contest
Heritage competed against nine other schools, including Rockdale County High School and Salem High School, to take first place in the region at the Georgia High School Association One-Act Play Competition with the production of "The Boys Next Door." Rockdale County High School took second place in the competition with their production of "Will and Whimsy: Sixteen Dramatically Different Illustrated Sonnets of Shakespeare."
TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: 'Thanksgiving Graces' teaches children the real meaning of why we gather for the holiday
When you have abundance, it's always nice to share. And as you'll see in the book "Thanksgiving Graces" by Mark Kimball Moulton, illustrated by David Wenzel, when you give, you also get back.
"Pokey's Promise" helps kids remember how to tell time
When Jackie Vadney's students struggled to understand how to tell time the elementary school teacher told them a story that brought the hands of the clock to life.. She told them that Pokey, the short hand, was sad because he's wasn't as fast as Speedy, the minute hand, which was
RECIPE BOX: For a tender, juicy turkey breast, cook it in the Crock-Pot
There is a first time for everything, and this was the year I tried my hand at cooking a turkey -- not a whole turkey, it was a turkey breast. But nonetheless, it was a turkey.
KCRB putting focus on recycling
Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful wants county residents to think 'recycle' all year long.
Teams across Rockdale kicks off Relay for Life 2012
Relay for Life will hold its kickoff event Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rockdale Career Academy.
Rockdale Election Board members tossed out by judge
Lynn Brown and Garvin Haynes were removed Friday from the county Board of Elections by Rockdale County Superior Court Judge Sidney Nation. Neither are eligible for reappointment to the board.
Bald Rock Baptist holds Fall Benefit Concert
Bald Rock Baptist holds Fall Benefit Concert
Nov. 13 Newton Phone Poll
Newton Opinion Poll
Fire on Tara Drive today
Covington Fire Department firefighters extinguished a blaze on Tara Dive in the Brown Bridge Crossing subdivision Friday.
Veterans honored in Covington
Veterans Day was celebrated in Newton with a ceremony hosted by the American Legion.
100 new jobs coming to Covington
The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that Vestar Technologies will open its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Covington.
Woods' golf game suddenly returns, leads Australian Open
Tiger Woods shoots his two best rounds in more than a year and is atop the leaderboard at the Australian Open after two rounds.
MECCA: Veterans Day will find me at the Wall
My father served with the Army Air Corp in Burma and India. That was his war. Too soon, we baby-boomers of The Greatest Generation had our war: Vietnam. My dad and his Band of Brothers fought for victory under the uncompromising Allied demand of unconditional surrender. My Band of Brothers fought for survival under an increasingly confusing concept of limited war, counter-insurgency, bombing halts, enemy sanctuaries, body counts, sparrow warfare, and honorable withdrawal, which was anything but.
Hokies come back to beat Yellow Jackets
ATLANTA ? In a high-scoring ACC Coastal Division showdown in Atlanta, a defensive mistake gave the visitors all the momentum it would need. Logan Thomas had three passing touchdowns and a pair of rushing touchdowns and No. 10 Virginia Tech came from behind to beat No. 21 Georgia Tech, 37-26 Thursday.
100 new jobs coming to Covington
COVINGTON - The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced Friday that Vestar Technologies will open its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Covington. Vestar is a new venture, and will manufacture specialty metal products used in a number of high-tech and growing industries including semiconductor and LED lighting. The company expects to create at least 100 jobs, with operations scheduled to begin in December.
Veterans honored at Abiding Grace Lutheran
Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m., Abiding Grace Lutheran Church, 5520 Ga. Highway 212, Covington, the church hosts a special service honoring all Veterans, 770-385-7691.
Patriots survive, move on to round of 16
Conyers — Rarely has a football team gone through such a wide range of emotions in such a short amount of time as Heritage did Friday. In a thrilling, second overtime period, Harrison Kulp kicked a 24-yard field goal and the Heritage defense gave up what looked to be a winning touchdown, then caused and recovered a fumble on the following play to escape with a 13-10 victory over Rome in the first round of the Class AAAA playoffs.
TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: 'Thanksgiving Graces' teaches children the real meaning of why we gather for the holiday
As far back as you can remember, your parents have taught you that sharing is the right thing to do.
RONDA RICH: Men aren't nosy enough, so women must ferret out the juicy details
A couple of years ago, I was in Fayetteville, Ark., having dinner with a few folks including two of the loveliest people I know -- Gen and Frank Broyles.Now, if you're a college football fan, you'll know whom the legendary Frank Broyles is. For those of you who don't, he was a titan of football while reigning as head coach for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks for 40 years and leading them to a national championship.
"Pokey's Promise" helps kids remember how to tell time
When Jackie Vadney's students struggled to understand how to tell time the elementary school teacher told them a story that brought the hands of the clock to life.
Rex Thomas
Mr. Rex Byron Thomas, age 62 of Conyers, GA passed into God's loving arms on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 after actively battling a rare genetic disease Alpha 1 anti trypsin ...
Alice Edwards
Alice Edwards of Covington, passed away November 9, 2011, at the age of 86. Mrs. Edwards was a member of Lithonia First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed painting, reading, and ...
Rodney Barbknecht
Rodney Keith Barbknecht, age 52, of Monroe, GA died on November 9, 2011. Arrangements by Metro Embalming & Crematory, Inc., Conyers, GA 30013, 770-922-8182 www.metroembalming.com
Sara Armistead
Mrs. Sara Armistead, age 91, of Oxford passed away November 8, 2011. Graveside services will be held at 2 O'clock Friday, November 11, 2011 at Lawnwood Memorial Park. J.C. Harwell ...
Ann Allen
Ann Davis Allen, age 81 of Oxford, GA passed away November 10, 2011. Arrangements by Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, (770) 786-7062, (770) 784-5582 (24 hr. obituary line) www.caldwellandcowan.com
Roscoe Dubose
Roscoe Earl DuBose, Sr., age 96 of Covington, GA passed away November 9, 2011. Arrangements by Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, (770) 786-7062, (770) 784-5582 (24 hr. obituary line) www.caldwellandcowan.com ...
Patrick Acree
Rev. Patrick Timothy Acree, age 53, of Loganville, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 12, 2011, at The ...
