14-year-old reels in 28-pound catfish
Bailey Ferguson shows off a monster catfish he caught in a private lake in western Rockdale County recently. The catfish weighed in at about 28 pounds.. His father, Daryle Ferguson, was there when Bailey, 14, made the big haul.. His grandfather Bill Ferguson said Bailey is a natural fisherman and
Conyers/Rockdale arts council intensifies fundraising efforts
The Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts is ramping up its efforts to raise money this year.
Myers named Rockdale's Employee of the Year
Rockdale County Board of Commissioners named Tammy Myers of the State Court as the 2011 Rockdale County Employee of the Year.
Friends of the Library elect 2012 officers
The Friends of the Nancy Guinn Library held their annual general meeting in January at the library and elected new officers for 2012.
Don't let lightning catch you off guard
Lightning is a deadly "by-product" of thunderstorms which are very common in Georgia.
Legislation to address Rockdale Election Board
Local legislation scheduled to be introduced at the Georgia General Assembly in the coming days will address membership appointments to the Rockdale County Board of Elections and Voter Registration.
Rockdale sheriff announces re-election bid
Rockdale County Sheriff Jeff Wigington made it official by announcing Wednesday he will run for reelection to a fifth term this year.
Two arrested in separate pot grow operations
Two people were arrested over the weekend in connection with unrelated marijuana grow operations.
Conyers man charged in burglary of friend's home
A Conyers man is charged with burglarizing his friend's house.
Plan ahead for tornado safety
Rockdale Sheriff Jeff Wigington advises residents to plan ahead for safety during a tornado.
Four students arrested in Salem High fight
Seven Salem High School students were involved in a Tuesday morning brawl that resulted in the arrest of four individuals.
Conyers woman charged in check forgery
A Conyers woman faces a forgery charge following her arrest Monday.
Four Salem students arrested after school brawl
Seven Salem High School students were involved in a Tuesday morning brawl that resulted in the arrest of four individuals.
Heritage resource officer faces allegation of inappropiate relationship with student
A school resource officer has been placed on administrative leave in the wake of allegations that he may have been involved in a relationship with a student.
Conyers ponders bids to take over garbage collections
The Conyers City Council is expected to decide next month on outsourcing garbage pickup service in the city after hearing proposals from three companies.
Announcements
- Porter 75th Anniversary
- Curran 60th Anniversary
- Morgan-Owensby Engagement
- Sartin-Huiet Wedding
- Franklin 50th Anniversary
- Griffin-Murphy Engagement
- Jacobi - Faust Engagement
- Wilbanks-Bennett Wedding
- Brockman - Brado Engagement
- Fils -- Pollock Engagement
Business
- Conyers native joins Macon financial firm
- Kaiser Permanente donation aids underserved in Rockdale
- New antique store opens in Olde Town Conyers
- Topic of Health Care Reform causes confusion, frustration
- Newton EMS earns service award for metro region
- Rockdale man wins $5K in raffle
- Conyers art school offers summer events
- Newton Allstate agent honored for customer service
- Hitachi Automotive Systems to add 250 jobs in Walton
- Jeffares earns top scores from Georgia Chamber
Politics
- Covington amending temp sign ordinance
- Covington Council approves mayor's economic development plan 1 comment
- Tuesday's BOC meeting canceled: Work session on firearms discharge to be held at later date 8 comments
- Officials oppose three bills with local impact 1 comment
- BOC votes to bid out lawn service
- BOC does not revote on lawn contract 21 comments
- Knight named Covington city manager 8 comments
- Council denies Treadwell appointment; goes back to drawing board on city manager search 7 comments
- Douglas running for Congress 19 comments
- Council divided over city manager appointment 2 comments
