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Boys and Girls Club invites public to casino-style fundraiser
Each afternoon, about 240 students, mostly from Rockdale County, stream in through the doors of the A.R. “Gus” Barksdale Boy & Girls Club.
Conyers woman finds joy in motherhood, riding
Patty Jo Quinn walks through the Stone Mountain Harley-Davidson showroom in Conyers after just finishing a ride on one of the motorcycle dealership's 2012 Harley Sportsters.. "See what it does? It makes you smile. It makes you happy," said Quinn, pointing to the big grin on her face
Seniors growing vegetables, herbs for meals at center
On a recent breezy, sunny May morning Fleta Moore waters the garden at the Olivia Haydel Senior Center, while Joy Johnson checks on the health of the plants. The women comprise one of several teams of seniors from the Dirt Dabblers group enlisted to tend the newly established vegetable garden
Insectival features giant beetles, cricket spitting contest
On May 12, the Rockdale County Government Annex building on Parker Road will be teeming with creepy crawlies, but don't call the exterminator. Instead, come on down and enjoy the bugs at the seventh annual Insectival.. Sponsored by the Rockdale County Cooperative Extension Office and the Rockdale 4-H Creepy
New Depot Players offer tried and true comedy
CONYERS -- After presenting Tennessee Williams' weighty "The Glass Menagerie" in March, the New Depot Players decided to give audiences a less serious, more playful theater experience.. Enter the zaniness of "'Til Beth Do Us Part," a comedy about a frazzled wife, an uninvolved husband and a domineering assistant
Conyers Pilot Club celebrates 50 years
In April, Gwen Dean, along with fellow Conyers Pilot Club members, bowled with autistic children, helped Special Olympics athletes compete in track, provided an ice cream party for Alzheimer's patients and cooked dinner for people in a brain injury support group.. The club's volunteer work yields benefits on both sides
Grief therapy dog joins Cowan & Caldwell Funeral Home
COVINGTON -- As grief specialist Adam Cooper counseled a family after the death of a loved one, a woman in the family acted particularly distraught -- that is, until he introduced her to Jovie. Jovie isn't a fellow counselor; she's a dog that's been enlisted by Cowan & Caldwell Funeral Home
Community invited to American Cancer Society Relay fundraising events
Doctors diagnosed Charlie Mason with cancer at seven months old. He had a tumor under his right lung the size of a man's fist, wrapped around his spine.
Bootcamp workout program wants to help you shape up
At a recent workout session, fitness instructor Casey Robuck approached a middle-aged woman, out of breath from all the exercise, to find out if she was OK.
Handful of openings remain for Newton County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
COVINGTON -- With spring in the air, it's time once again for the Newton County Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament.. The tournament takes place on April 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the Oaks Golf Course, 11240 Brown Bridge Road in Covington.. Cost is $110 per player and the goal