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  • The Water Wars – June 29, 2011

    The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday June 28, 2011 overturned a 2-year-old decision barring use of Lake Lanier water by Atlanta and other municipalities. The original 2009 ruling by Senior U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson found it was illegal for the Corps of Engineers to draw water from Lake Lanier to meet the needs…

  • Salem Road Corridor

    The Salem Road Corridor zoning district extends along Salem Road from I-20 south to the Newton County line. The Salem Road Corridor Association extends into Newton County incorporating subdivisions in both Rockdale and Newton County Georgia. The Salem Road Widening Project stretches from I-20 south to Brown Bridge Road where ground is breaking for the…

  • Covington Ga Mayoral Race

    In the 2011 race for Covington mayor, Ronnie Johnston was among the first challengers to announce his intentions to run. His business background includes developing a chain of dental offices, which the family sold in 2010. Johnston attended budget and council meetings and decided the city needs a good communicator and listener. http://www.covnews.com/archives/20119/ http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/covington-mayoral-candidate-accused-sign-theft/nFGLB/ http://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/2011/oct/13/sigman-arrested-in-campaign-sign-sting/ http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2011/10/14/police-georgia-mayoral-candidate-arrested-for-swiping-opponents-signs/…

  • Property Taxes for Vanity Photos

    http://bocwatch.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=553 The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners facing the voters in upcoming elections have used county funds for photography, printing and framing of portraits. Follow the link above to see the Chairman in the largest portrait, flanked by the other two commisioners. If you pay property taxes in Rockdale County Georgia, you might be interested…

  • Rockdale County Home Invasion

    Three shot at Rockdale apartment complex Ful Article from AJC – http://www.ajc.com/news/three-shot-at-rockdale-947416.html?cxtype=rss_news_128746 Three shot – two serious, one not life threatening Sunday night, May 15, 2011 around 10:30 PM (22:30) WSB report – Country Walk Apartments – http://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/3-shot-rockdale-apartment-complex/nChJC/ View Larger Map Investigators say they believe the shooting began as a home invasion, possibly a robbery. – WSAV.com…

  • Brown Bridge Walmart

    Construction has started on a Walmart Supercenter at the intersection of Brown Bridge and Salem roads, and the store is expected to open in the first quarter of 2012. Full Article at Covington News The Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce views the Salem Road corridor as one that could eventually house higher-end commercial development.  …

  • Salem Road Widening

    Rockdale County Georgia – Newton County Georgia Information on the widening of Salem Road is sought after by residents of Conyers Ga and Covington Ga. where a web-site maintained by the Salem Road Corridor Associationis posted to help residents on the I-20 corridor east of Atlanta who head south on Route 162 from I-20 as a part…

  • May 27, 2011 Bailey’s Food Pride robbery

    “Police seeking Conyers man in armed robbery COVINGTON — The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for the second suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery at Bailey’s Food Pride on Salem Road.” complete article – 2011 Bailey’s Robbery http://www.rockdalecitizen.com/home/headlines/ Police_seeking_Conyers_man_in_armed_robbery_123144813.html If the article is missing …   COVINGTON — The Newton County…

  • Conyers Rejects Taxation

    Wednesday evening May 11, 2011 Mayor Mills and the City Council approved a resolution opposing a 1 cent sales tax increase being pushed on counties by MARTA. Public transportation advocates in favor of MARTA claim its adoption lowers pollution, congestion and helps the poor, elderly and handicapped. Those opposed cite the economic disadvantage to Rockdale…

  • Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival 2011

    Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival turns 30 Arguably Conyers’ most popular festival, the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival reaches a milestone this year as it enters its 30th year featuring arts, crafts, food, entertainment and the celebration of the Japanese culture. This year’s festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27 from 10 a.m.-5…