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Motorola awarded Rockdale public safety radio contract
Rockdale County will move forward on a $5 million contract to upgrade its public safety radio system despite public opposition leading up to the vote by the Board of Commissioners.
Rockdale ethics ordinance going back to drawing board
The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners will take up revising the county's ethics ordinance this month with the goal of getting into compliance with the local law.
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.
Arbor Day offers best time to plant trees
Today is Arbor Day in Georgia and residents are encouraged to plant trees now to give them the best chance to establish themselves in time for warmer weather.
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.
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.
Rockdale resident Vaughn announces run for Congress
Motivational speaker and pastor Chris Vaughn said job creation will be a hallmark of his campaign after he recently announced he is running for the Fourth Congressional District seat.
Fire destroys Conyers house, family displaced
A house at the corner of Irwin Bridge Road and Green Valley Drive was destroyed by fire Friday morning.
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.