New Methodist church meeting at Peachtree Academy
The only new church started this year in the United Methodists' North Georgia Conference has been planted right between Rockdale and Newton counties.
Banks giving cash incentives for short sales
Distressed homeowners can take advantage of cash incentives to sell the home they can't afford. Because of the unique nature of today's market, new bank and government programs pay relocation incentives to homeowners who undergo a foreclosure alternative -- most commonly short sales.
Santa to visit Conyers DQ
Santa Claus will be available for photos, and free face painting will be offered at the Dairy Queen in Conyers on Dec. 15 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bring your own camera to take pictures with Santa. The Dairy Queen is located at 1235 Dogwood Drive.
Drama dreams fulfilled
When Kevin and Shante Ragin produce a play, they not only want to entertain audiences, they also aim to send a message.
Tisdale completes GBI course
Brandon Tisdale, formerly of Covington, recently completed the Special Agent Candidate Course at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth.
Citizen donates to breast cancer awareness nonprofits
The Citizen newspapers recently made donations to breast cancer awareness organizations in both Rockdale and Newton counties.
Merryvale holds dog show
Special Photo Entrants in the Merryvale Assisted Living 4th Annual Bark-in-the-Park Dog Show pose for a shot with their canines. The dog show, held at Merryvale in Covington, awarded prizes for prizes for best look-alike, best dressed, best trick and best overall.
Kroger celebrates renovations
The Kroger located at 1745 Highway 138 in Conyers recently held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate completed renovations at the store. Renovations included new floors, a new cheese island in the deli, new produce fixtures, updated meat cases and a new money services center. Shown cutting the ribbon are Kroger Unit Manager Ken Jackson and Rockdale County Commission Member JaNice Van Ness.
Santa arrives at Stonecrest Mall
Santa arrives at the Mall at Stonecrest on Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. He will be on the lower level near Sears through Christmas Eve.
Just Dogs holds benefit day for Arts Association
Just Dogs holds benefit day for Arts Association. Just Dogs restaurant, 5151 Highway 278 in Covington, will hold an Arts Appreciation Day to benefit the Arts Association in Newton County on Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Belk holds fall charity sale
Belk invites schools and other nonprofit organizations to participate in its semi-annual Belk Charity Sale, Nov. 3, from 6 to 10 a.m.
Couple hopes antique/collectible store draws customers to Olde Town
Beth Tanner Berry holds fond memories of Olde Town Conyers where as a child she regularly visited Beasley's department store to buy school supplies and Kay's Bridal store to buy Little People dolls.
Right at Home ready to help seniors, disabled
When a person is discharged from the hospital after surgery or illness, the recovery doesn't end there, said Right at Home Director Mark Ross.
When it comes to presentations, practice makes perfect
I used to have a preacher who was so bad that the only way I could get through his sermons was to rewrite them in my head.
Snapping Shoals volunteers focus on food drive
Employees of Electric Membership Corporations throughout Georgia, including Snapping Shoals EMC, recently donated their time during the third annual Electric Cooperative Week of Volunteerism.
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