Rockdale WSA motion to censure and remove Haynes tabled
The Rockdale Water & Sewerage Authority considered a motion on Thursday to censure and remove board member Garvin Haynes.
Things are getting wild at Ga. International Horse Park
Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival steadily growing in popularity and will be at GIHP Aug. 25-26.
Rockdale courting several industries for the area
At least six prospective industries are looking to locate in Rockdale County near the Newton County line that could bring anywhere from 100 to 500 new jobs to the area.
Top 113th House seat contenders will have runoff
Dickerson, Sawyer face runoff for 113th House seat.
Social Circle approves Sunday alcohol sales
Social Circle approves Sunday alcohol sales.
Turner wins reelection to fifth term on Newton BOE
Almond Turner beats out Frankliin Perry to retain his seat on Newton County Board of Education.
Collins wants to focus on youth, elderly issues
Former state Rep. Toney Collins is vying for a second term in elective politics.
Social Circle to eliminate director of public safety position
SOCIAL CIRCLE -- After operating for several years with a combined public safety department that oversees both fire and police services, the city of Social Circle will now revert to a more traditional structure.. The City Council approved on Tuesday eliminating the position of the director of public safety that
Rockdale's WSA to submit report outlining its role in management of water system
The Rockdale Water and Sewerage Authority voted this week to submit to the Board of Commissioners a report outlining what the Authority believes to be its proper role in the management of the county's water system.
Anti-sewer group seeks county aid
A group of concerned Rockdale County citizens has asked the county to contribute $5,000 toward its legal expenses as it seeks protection from a 5-mile sewer tunnel proposed by DeKalb County.
Dickerson says she's committed to needs of constituents
State Rep. Pam Dickerson said her commitment to her constituents made her first term in office a success.
Sawyer says local connections make her best choice for 113th House District
Sharon Sawyer says she is the only candidate in the 113th state House race who can truly represent Newton County.
Honor Flight takes off again Tuesday
For the third time in just over a year, 25 area U.S. military veterans will head to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials to the wars they fought in.
Air Products puts science lessons into action
Air Products and Chemicals Inc. collects air, breaks it apart and sells the separate components of air in their liquid form.
Mock disaster drill to take place at Conyers AT&T facility Tuesday
CONYERS -- Salem Road will be the site of a disaster -- but just for practice.. AT&T Natural Disaster Recovery Special Operations Team members, along with personnel from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Rockdale Fire & Rescue Hazmat Team, will simulate a response to a real-life natural disaster
Social Circle hosts community-wide yard sale Saturday
Social Circle will host a community-wide yard sale Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. and for the second year will join forces with Sherman's Trail Yard Sale, extending from Savannah to near Conyers.
Social Circle City Council denies annexation
The Social Circle City Council denied an annexation request last week because ownership of the land is in question.
Bridgestone makes golf balls to suit the golfer's game
Bridgestone Golf strives to give the golfer the tools he needs to have a successful round of golf.
Handling of passport fees differs among counties
Passport fees go into the general fund in some Georgia counties.
911 Dispatchers honored during Public Safety Telecommunications Week
This week has been designated as National Public Safety Telecom Week in honor of those who provide 911 emergency assistance to the public.
THP, a one-stop shop for business needs
Tom Hay Printing offers printing, design and marketing services for customers worldwide. It has five commercial printing presses and nine digital print presses and can fill the smallest order for someone who may need 500 business cards to the largest order for businesses needing catalogues and brochures.
Conyers' Bostik one of largest adhesive, sealant companies in the world
Bostik of Conyers occupies a 137,000-square-foot facility on about 8.6 acres of land on Parker Road and is primarily responsible for the manufacture of adhesives and sealants used to keep hardwood floors and ceramic tiles in place. It is an international company with locations in 37 countries.
Covington's Valspar creates those recognizable colors
Valspar Corporation, which is headquartered in Minneapolis, operates a powdered coatings plant in Covington, where the colored coatings for many recognizeable products are manufactured.
One person dead in Social Circle after Sunday shooting
Forty-five year-old man arrested in shooting death of Social Circle resident on Sunday.
SRG Global's Covington plant adds 'flash' to vehicles with trim and accessories
SRG Global in Covington specializes in window trim and other accessories for a number of automakers, including Ford and Nissan.
Former Rockdale employee who sued county says she won't appeal
Former deputy director of public relations Holly Lafontaine maintains that her lawsuit against Rockdale County was justified.
Triple Horse offers turnkey services for filmmakers
Triple Horse is a one-stop media house that employs around 15 people full time and operates in a 40,000-square-foot facility outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment, screening rooms and design studio.
Nyloboard says 'no worries' with decking from recycled materials
A nice deck on the back of the home is often the setting for fun gatherings of family and friends. But that picturesque scene can begin to fade as sun, rain, mildew or even termites begin to take their toll on the wood.
Social Circle residents can now pay fines online
Social Circle plans to make more services available online.
T-SPLOST may not be on ballot this year
Members of Rockdale County's legislative delegation answered questions at a town hall meeting Wednesday.
Social Circle sets July vote on Sunday alcohol sales
The Social Circle City Council voted on Tuesday to place a Sunday alcohol sales referendum on the July 31 general primary ballot.
Social Circle delays vote on annexation of Newton land
The Social Circle City Council declined to vote on an annexation petition for 112 acres in Newton County.
Pratt Industries takes the old and makes it new again
Full-cycle recyle operations take place at Pratt Industries' campus in Conyers.
Social CIrcle considers changing payroll functions for employees
The Social Circle City Council is considering a change in the way employees are paid.
Social Circle Mayor Dally presides over first work session
Social Circle's new mayor and council members hold their first work session.
Conyers firm designs containers for products sold throughout U.S.
Transparent Container creates plastic coverings, trays and other protective packaging for a wide range of companies.
Industries provide strong core of jobs, taxes in Rockdale, Newton
Local manufacturers are much like sleeping giants that operate largely out of public view but whose presence would be severely missed if they were gone.
Evans Tool and Die believes in giving back
Commitment to a cause beyond the bottom line defines Evans Companies Inc. in Conyers.
Beaver Manufacturing is large supplier for auto industry
Mansfield-based Beaver Manufacturing is an industry leader that produces textile yarn that reinforces a wide variety of rubber and plastic hoses.
Conyers resident Alford tapped for Board of Regents
Conyers resident Dean Alford has been named to the Board of Regents.
Newton County Theme School accepting applications
The Newton County Theme School will take applications through February.
State Rep. Doug Holt announces his intention to seek re-election
State Rep. Doug Holt announces his intention to seek reelection.
Ga. Perimeter receives driving safety grant
Georgia Perimeter College Newton Campus has once again received a $7,500 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety earmarked to raise awareness of how alcohol affects operation of motor vehicles.
John Douglas will run for seat on Newton Commission
Former State Senator John Douglas will seek the Newton Commission seat to be vacated by Commissioner Mort Ewing.
Oxford tries to shoo the buzzards away
OXFORD -- Oxford's buzzard problem may soon be solved.. For some time, the residents in the small town have been plagued with a large population of vultures that have settled on the water tower and in trees.. "The buzzards swarm in here about 4 p.m. every day and drape all
John Douglas says he'll run for Newton Commission
Former State Sen. John Douglas has announced plans to seek the seat to be vacated by Commissioner Mort Ewing on the Newton County Commission.
Ga. Perimeter receives driving safety grant
Georgia Perimeter College Newton Campus has once again received a $7,500 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety earmarked to raise awareness of how alcohol affects operation of motor vehicles.
Newton County moves to expand landfill
Newton County is set to move forward with expansion of its landfill.
Hamby proud of accomplishments as Porterdale mayor
Bobby Hamby spent 30 years working for the betterment of Porterdale.
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