Georgia man among 7 killed in helicopter crash
A U.S. Marine from Georgia is among the dead after an aviation training accident that killed seven Marines, and he has ties to Covington.
Woman's life transformed by service in Marines, Iraq
Rockdale County native Katherine Davis admitted to being a "spoiled brat" growing up, but her life changed after high school when she became a Marine.
Local vet survives three wars
Most combat veterans live and sleep with the nightmares of only one war, but Bill Edwardy of Conyers copes with the vivid memories of three.
Rockdale vet recalls tank battles in WWII
Rockdale County resident Freeman Barber described his time serving in a Sherman tank during World War II as being part of a team out of necessity. "Only the tank commander with his head popped up from the top hatch knows what's going on," he said.
Vietnam Vet deals with battle memories 40 years after guns went silent
Robert Atkinson endured unremitting fighting and psychological trauma, dodged mortar and rocket attacks, and survived hand-to-hand combat against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong human wave attacks. Decades would pass before hypnosis took Atkinson back to Vietnam for proper closure. Before hypnosis he could vividly recall only 24 hours in the war zone.
Gerald Hipps: 'A story to tell' about Iwo Jima
Jasper County resident Gerald Hipps guarded the Marine flag-raisers on Iwo Jima.
Jackson flew the "Wampus Cat" B-17 bomber in WWII
Newton County resident Britt Jackson spent 15 months as a prisoner of war in the infamous Stalag 17 during World War II. Known by many Americans as the setting for the hit TV sitcom "Hogan's Heroes," Stalag 17 was certainly not a situation comedy to the airmen imprisoned there.
Marine Britton fought racism, perceptions during WWII, Korea
Theodore R. Britton Jr. dealt with racial segregation at home but was a brother in the U.S. Marine Corps as World War II wound down. Denied a commission during the Korean War, he led a successful life of learning that culminated in an ambassadorship to Barbados and Grenada.
Walk of Heroes flag ceremony postponed
Bad weather causes stop to Pearl Harbor remembrance
The unserviceable flag disposal ceremony planned for 5 p.m. today at Georgia Veterans War Memorial is cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, according to organizers.
Peterson flew P-51 Mustang fighter in Pacific during WWII
For a kid who didn't finish high school Wilhelm Herbert "Bill" Peterson ended up with a college degree and eventually in the seat of a P-51 Mustang fighter plane in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
MECCA: Veterans Day will find me at the Wall
This year, Veteran's Day will be spent honoring those whose names appear on The Wall.
Vietnam vet makes trip to Taiwan to honor father's WW II service
Jack Coyle recently took a trip of a lifetime to honor his father, a World War II veteran.
WWII vet served as 'Dorothy the Welder' in Marines
Dorothy Turner, also known as "Dorothy the Welder," was a proud Marine.
Conyers' American Legion seeks new members
American Legion Post 77 Commander Zeste Debro believes service doesn't end when the uniform is hung up for good.
Memorial remembers war veterans
After handing out flyers at Conyers Fabulous Fourth Festival, Tommy Clack realized how few people knew Rockdale County was home to a veterans war memorial.
Community
- Franklin 50th Anniversary
- Piedmont Academy class raises butterflies
- Conyers Pilot Club hosts fashion show for charity
- Honey Creek names Good Citizens for May
- 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
- JAMES BEHRENS: God has not abandoned us, He shines through our service to each other
Religion
- JOE LAGUARDIA: We can show our devotion to God in many ways
- Local gospel choir welcomes nationally known Louisiana pastor
- JAMES BEHRENS: God has not abandoned us, He shines through our service to each other
- TONY ELDER: Christ should be our most important focus
- JOHN PEARRELL: Those who consider themselves the body of Christ need to act more like it
- ORRIN MORRIS: Greenbrier vines a metaphor for our own entangled lives
- TONY ELDER: If we work together, we can aspire to greater spiritual heights
- ORRIN MORRIS: Make pies, jellies, wine with elderberry
- Gospel musical encourages audiences to find hope in God
- JOE LAGUARDIA: Amidst stress of daily schedules, deadlines, remember that love is patient
East Metro
- Progressive music festival celebrates eighth year at Olde Town Pavilion
- RONDA RICH: No happy ending for Peggy Sue's story
- TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: Sweetly gentle 'Patron Saint of Lost Dogs' perfect for pet lovers
- Local photography club invites new members
- RONDA RICH: Mama knew the importance of education
- TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: Stephen King's son serves up dangerously innocent horror story in "NOS4A2"
- Insectival for those who love, or loathe, insects
- RONDA RICH: No need for foul language
- TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER: Take a peek behind the palace walls in 'Serving Victoria'
- New Depot Players presents Pulitzer prize-winning 'Driving Miss Daisy'
