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Newton Community Calendar

The Community Calendar is a forum for announcing meetings and events of nonprofit organizations of Rockdale and Newton counties. To submit information, visit our website at www.newtoncitizen.com, call 770-483-7108, ext. 252, fax the information c/o Julie Wells at 770-483-5797.

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A time of penitence

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season.

Pets available for adoption this week in Newton, Rockdale counties

Questions to ask before adopting a pet:. -- Can I make a long-term commitment to this pet?. -- Will I be able to spend enough time with a new pet?. -- Am I prepared for the cost a new pet will bring?. -- Which pet is right for my

Southern Baptist leaders OK 'Great Commission'

Leaders of the nation's largest Protestant denomination have endorsed an optional alternative name for the Southern Baptist Convention.

Community Calendar

The Community Calendar is a forum for announcing meetings and events of nonprofit organizations of Rockdale and Newton counties. To submit information, visit our Web site at www.rockdalecitizen.com and click on the "submit news" link at the bottom of the home page. Submissions can also be made by phone at 770-483-7108, ext. 252, or by email at julie.wells@rockdalecitizen.com. Please include an event description, sponsoring organization, date, time, place, phone number and contact person. Announcements are printed as space is available in date order.

5K run to raise funds for Relay for Life

Registration is underway for a walk/run fundraiser for Relay for Life .

Levett Funeral Home serves Conyers for over half a century

Levett Funeral Home in Conyers is the oldest black-owned business in Rockdale County.

RECIPE BOX: Ambrosia salad is a fast, easy, sweet treat

Ambrosia salad -- it seems to me that this is one of those dishes people either like or they don't. I've not met too many people who are in-between about it.. Some time last year I shared my version of an ambrosia salad and it is my favorite but

Eagle Scouts, Gold Award Scouts recognized

Eagle Scouts and Gold Award Scouts from Rockdale and Newton counties were honored Thursday for their achievement by the Rotary Club of Rockdale County during the club's annual recognition banquet.

Newton's Taylor recognized by AARP driver program

Matt Taylor, left, facility manager at the Newton County Recreation Department at Turner Lake Recreation Center, was recently presented a certificate of appreciation by James Hurt, an instructor with the AARP Driver Safety Program, for the department's longtime support and dedication to the program.

Thompson-Baumann Wedding

Andrea Renee Thompson and Brandon Michael Baumann were married Dec. 9.

Kylin Emery Magness Arrival

Kylin Emery Magness was born on Dec. 30 at Rockdale Medical Center, weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 18 inches long.

Joshua Rogers Arrival

Joshua Rogers was born on Jan. 17, weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 19.25 inches long.

Rockdale/Newton Church Activities

To submit information for our church bulletin listings, visit our website at www.rockdalecitizen.com, call 770-483-7108, ext. 252, fax the information c/o Julie Wells at 770-483-5797.

JOE LAGUARDIA: When place blame, we deny forgiveness and the grief that leads to healing and hope

A wise pastor once told me to always have someone to blame. He told me that when I become pastor, always have a secretary to blame. Little did I know he told our secretary to always have a pastor to blame.. He was joking, of course. At least I think

TONY ELDER: Don't get frustrated with your progress as a Christian, appreciate how far you've come

The repairs on our church building were completed this week following the flooding incident I wrote about a few weeks ago. We're thankful for how God has provided and worked in such a way as to make our facilities look better than they did before the water damaged the place