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Jackie Smith, long-time clerk of Newton County, retires after 31 years

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Jackie Smith, long-time clerk of Newton County, retires after 31 years

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Although the phrase “service with a smile” was coined many years before Jackie Smith began her long tenure as clerk of Newton County, the description fits her to a “T.”See the Story

Reward offered for arrest, conviction of teen murder suspect

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Reward offered for arrest, conviction of teen murder suspect

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Information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a teen murder suspect could bring a reward of up to $8,000.Read Article

Detective charged with violating oath of office

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Detective charged with violating oath of office

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A detective with the Jackson Police Department has been arrested and charged with violating his oath of office.Read Article

Rockdale County Public Meetings Schedule - On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Stay informed about the Rockdale Board of Commissioners’ meetings, Planning and Zoning hearings, advisory councils, town halls and more. Below is the July schedule, locations and times for public meetings concerning Rockdale County. To view the meetings online: Rockdale County Government Facebook Page | https://www.youtube.com/@Rockdale23 | https://www.rockdalecountyga.gov/board-of-commissioners-meeting-videos Rockdale Co…Rockdale County · Rockdale County Read Article

6 Flow to kick off Rockin’ Rockdale’ Summer Concert series - On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–The 2025 Rockin’ Rockdale Summer Concert series kicks off on Sunday, June 29, with Atlanta’s 6 Flow band featuring Ayanna. Come out and enjoy R&B, soul, and jazz from 5-7 p.m., at Wheeler Park, 1400 Parker Road, Conyers. 6Flow is a sensational crowd pleaser offering an expansive repertoire of music. Bring your lawn [...] The post 6 Flow to kick off Rockin’ Rockdale’ Summer Concert series first appeared on On Common Ground …Conyers · Conyers Read Article

NIADA Convention recap: Georgia pair honored & renewed efforts in BHPH

Blue and yellow confetti exploded on both sides of the stage as “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons boomed from huge speakers hanging from the ceiling of the largest ballroom at one of newest luxury hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. Jack Carter of Turn & Burn Motors in Conyers, Ga., had just been named the National Quality Dealer of the Year during the NIADA Awards Luncheon sponsored by Black Book. “Not prepared for that,” Carter began ... TO READ THE FU…Conyers · Conyers Read Article

Rockdale County to host property tax town hall July 1 - On Common Ground News

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Kappas’ Conyers-Covington Chapter showcases civic impact in new video - On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—The Conyers-Covington Alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. has released a new video showcasing its growing footprint in Rockdale and Newton counties. The video highlights the chapter’s 2024 Kappa Coffeehouse Political Forum series and broader efforts in mentoring, civic engagement and community service. “Our chapter is committed to making a meaningful [...] The post Watch: Kappas’ Conyers-Covington Chapter show…Rockdale County · Rockdale County Read Article

Rockdale County Jail Logbook

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The following charges and arrests were reported by the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office, Conyers Police Department, Georgia State Patrol, and Georgia Pardon and Parole for the period from from June 15Conyers · Conyers Read Article

Building trust, cutting costs: the Board of Commissioners' first six months

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When Chairwoman JaNice Van Ness entered the role of chairwoman of the Board of Commissioners (BOC), she knew building transparency with the public was at the top of her priorities.Conyers · Conyers Read Article

Democrat Keisha Sean Waits dominates Rockdale in PSC District 3 race, heads to July runoff - On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—In Rockdale County, Keisha Sean Waites finished with a strong lead in the Democratic primary race for Georgia’s District 3 Public Service Commission seat, outdistancing two other candidates on June 17. However, since Waites did not receive more than 50 percent of the vote statewide, she will face challenger Peter Hubbard, who came [...] The post Democrat Keisha Sean Waits dominates Rockdale in PSC District 3 race, heads to J…Rockdale County · Rockdale County Read Article

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