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Newton leaders graduate from economic development academy

May 17, 2013

A group of Newton County leaders recently graduated from the Georgia Academy for Economic Development's 2013 Region 5 Multi-Day Training Program.

Instant Imprints expands in Newton County

Instant Imprints, with three locations in the north Atlanta area, announced that it is expanding its presence in Newton County.

Gash promoted to associate at architecture firm

Covington resident JoVaun Gash was recently named an associate at Atlanta architecture firm Lord, Aeck & Sargent.

Snapping Shoals holds Relay for Life golf tourney

Snapping Shoals EMC will hold its second annual Relay for Life Golf Tournament on March 23, to benefit the Relay for Life cancer education and research fundraising event.

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Kohl's offers scholarships for service

The Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program, a program that awards scholarship money to outstanding youth volunteers, is accepting applications through March 15.

School system, accounting firm join Clean Air Campaign

Two Rockdale County employers recently joined the ranks of more than 1,600 metro Atlanta employers that participate in Georgia Commute Options.

Georgia experiences fourth record year in international trade

The state of Georgia experienced its fourth consecutive record year in international trade during 2012, exceeding the previous year's milestones in both imports and exports, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

Olde Town Tattoo opens in Conyers historic district

Ray Leonard is a busy man who has made significant changes to his Conyers tattoo shop in the last few months. He recently relocated the 12-year-old business, formerly known as Exotic Ink Tattoo, from Dogwood Drive to Olde Town Conyers.

Conyers' FirstLight HomeCare recognized for client satisfaction

FirstLight HomeCare of East Atlanta, based in Conyers, has been named a 2013 Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award. FirstLight of East Atlanta is owned and operated by local resident Ed Ukaonu.

Home inspection-pest control business honored by UGA

Inspect-All Services, based in Conyers, was honored in January by the University of Georgia Alumni Association during its 2013 Bulldog 100: Fastest Growing Bulldog Businesses celebration in Atlanta.

New film studio holds opening event

East Mountain Studios, a film production studio at 2030 East Park Drive in Conyers, will hold a soft opening on Feb. 20, which includes a ribbon-cutting at 5 p.m. followed by a mix and mingle from 6 to 8 p.m.

Georgia Piedmont offers forklift class

Forklift Driving Skills, Safety and Operations, a 16-hour course, will be held at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, 8100 Bob Williams Parkway in Covington from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21 and 22.

Wall Street Conyers opens renovated office

Wall Street Office Condominiums for Sale or Lease has opened its newly renovated Leasing and Sales Office at 2365 Wall St., Suite 210, in Conyers. Managed by EpiCity, Wall Street Conyers offers small business spaces from 800 to 15,000 rentable square feet.

Physical therapist offers free fall risk assessment

Sovereign Rehabilitation, a physical therapist located at 1301 Sigman Road, Suite 220, in Conyers, will offer a free fall risk assessment on March 11 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Georgia Credit Union collecting food for needy

Georgia United Credit Union invites the community to participate in their annual Can Hunger food drive to benefit local food banks, now through March 31.