TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: 'Amistad Rebellion' is an exciting, horrifying, triumphant tale
History is filled with half-truths, especially about our heroes.. Lincoln, for instance, wasn't the stern, humorless man that old photos lead you to believe.
TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: 'New Geography of Jobs' explains why globalization benefits employment market
So far, you've resisted.. You've resisted closing up shop, selling your business, downsizing yourself out of a job.
RONDA RICH: Forgiveness is central to Christianity
Boy, can people be mean. I'm thinking particularly of a reader named Samantha, whose scolding of me turned into a scalding.
Preschool Pops Series features storytellers, animal trainer
Features Editor. karen.rohr@rockdalecitizen.com. The 2013 Preschool Pop Series, presented by the Conyers Rockdale Council for Arts, will feature several entertainers returning to the Rockdale Auditorium stage for repeat performances -- and one show new to the line up.
RONDA RICH: To be a storyteller, observe others
Occasionally, someone truly interested in the art of writing will ask me, "What does it take to be a writer?"
TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: In "Saturday Night Widows," young women cope with their husbands' early deaths
You never paid close enough attention to the "part" part.. You were young (too young!) and in love when you walked down the aisle, nervous and sparkly-eyed.
TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: Far from dry and boring, 'Black Firsts' will surprise you
Long and slow. That's how you'd describe every line you've ever stepped into.
Covington trio to perform concert benefitting college music scholarship
The Arts Association in Newton County's annual Dave Young Scholarship Concert will showcase the keyboard talents of three Newton County residents, two of whom are well-known to local audiences and the other a relatively new light on the scene.
RONDA RICH: Mama never told a short story
It was one of those days. The kind when you have a lot of work to do and none of it you want to do, so you just piddle.
Lucille Ball impersonator to perform one-woman show in Conyers
Melody Knighton recalls regularly watching episodes of the sitcom classic "I Love Lucy" in her younger years, but she doesn't remember being particularly enamored with the show's star, Lucille Ball.. "I certainly watched Lucy in re-runs," said Knighton, who lives in Kennesaw. "I watched the show every day
Conyers musician releases rock album, 'Wide Awake'
Matthew Eldridge is perhaps the closest thing Rockdale County has to a Renaissance man.
RONDA RICH: Accounts of Lincoln's death traveled by word of mouth
Charlie Tinker, according to his diary, was feeling poorly on the morning of April 15, 1865. He had left the office on April 12th, gone home and to bed.
TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: Energetic, sassy 'Time to Shine' perfect for teens
Your friends all know better..
TONY ELDER: The greatest gift we can give to one another at Christmas is love
A good friend of mine at a local nursing home passed from this life to be with the Lord last week.
TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: Sweet, sad 'Memoirs' will make you remember your own imaginary childhood friend
You had no one to blame but yourself.
Community
- Franklin 50th Anniversary
- Piedmont Academy class raises butterflies
- Conyers Pilot Club hosts fashion show for charity
- Honey Creek names Good Citizens for May
- Church Calendar
- Charlie and Binx would like to find new homes
- Rockdale/Newton Community Calendar
- Griffin-Murphy Engagement
- JOE LAGUARDIA: We can show our devotion to God in many ways
- Local gospel choir welcomes nationally known Louisiana pastor
Scrapbook
- Piedmont Academy class raises butterflies
- Conyers Pilot Club hosts fashion show for charity
- Honey Creek names Good Citizens for May
- Junior Master Gardeners looking for new members
- Bryce Johnson Birth
- Yard of the month for April
- Conyers Garden Club
- Scrapbook: Huckaby chosen as Georgia’s Outstanding American History Teacher for 2013
- March Yard of the Month
- Man speaks about Army service to NSDAR
Military News
- Military News for March 2013
- January Military News
- Military News for December 2012
- November Military News
- Military News for October
- September Military News
- Military News for August
- Conyers resident recalls her WWII service to her country
- Lithonians look back on life during WWII
- WWII veteran Hattendorf recalls airborne adventures
