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Conyers gets $249K grant from GDOT
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Rockdale Citizen
The city recently received federal funding for some needed road safety improvements, and officials said the best part was that the city will not be responsible for any matching funds.
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Housing annex is approved
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Rockdale Citizen
The mayor and City Council voted to annex a few acres of land into the city limits to allow the Conyers Housing Authority to further its expansion plans.
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Taste of Conyers plans surprises
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Rockdale Citizen
Organizers promised not only good food, but a good time for residents during this year’s Taste of Conyers food festival that will roll out a couple of new features and a few surprises this year.
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City officials set strategy at retreat
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Rockdale Citizen
The mayor and the Conyers City Council will be traveling out of town this week for a planning retreat.
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Fiesta Georgia will remain at Horse Park
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Rockdale Citizen
The Georgia International Horse Park will be home to the Hispanic festival Fiesta Georgia for the next three years.
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Newton, Mansfield partner for water
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Rockdale Citizen
The city of Mansfield and Newton County are partnering to improve water service for residents of Brook Hollow subdivision off Loyd Road.
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City OKs improvements at Nature Center
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Rockdale Citizen
The public will soon enjoy added amenities while visiting the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center after city officials approved the next phase of construction to the 4-year-old preserve.
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City mulls archery hunting for deer
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Newton Citizen
A growing number of deer in the city has prompted the Covington City Council to consider an ordinance to allow hunters to use archery equipment to help thin the wildlife population.
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City moves to clean up untidy yards
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Rockdale Citizen
Residents with overgrown grass, littered lawns, or generally unappealing property may risk a city citation after officials approved an ordinance this week.
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Conyers approves ordinances on loitering
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Rockdale Citizen
The City Council passed two ordinances that will give the city more command in preventing and prosecuting loitering or prowling within city limits.
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Hearing set for city’s use of eminent domain
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Rockdale Citizen
The beginnings of the city’s new Urban Redevelopment Plan is taking shape as city officials pursue eminent domain in order to demolish a dilapidated structure and make the community more attractive.
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Work continues on gateway feature
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Rockdale Citizen
Work is scheduled to continue next week on the water fountain at the corner of Milstead Avenue and Northside Drive and a Conyers city official said the project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
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City approves 2011 budget
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Rockdale Citizen
The Conyers City Council recently approved the city’s 2010-2011 fiscal year budget, a budget that officials previously lauded as being free from any employee layoffs or furloughs.
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Conyers to hold Fourth fireworks
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Rockdale Citizen
Organizers expect more than 15,000 people to show up this weekend and show they are proud to be an American during the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration.
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Officer back from law exchange program in Israel
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Rockdale Citizen
Conyers Police Department Lt. Jackie Dunn is back to working in the department’s criminal investigations division after recently returning from a trip to Israel and bringing back a perspective that he said will help local policing efforts.
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Authority to address city blight
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Rockdale Citizen
Conyers City officials are getting the wheels turning on a plan to do away with blighted areas within the community while making incentives possible for businesses and property developers that participate in the effort.
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Olde Town paving set to start Monday
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Rockdale Citizen
Paving and improvements are set to begin in the parking lot behind the Whistle Post Tavern in Olde Town and the public is advised there will be limited parking. The mayor and City Council approved the project at their regular meeting June 2 for a price not to exceed $95,430.
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Conyers has good news on budget
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Rockdale Citizen
The mayor and City Council reviewed the city’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year Wednesday night, and even in a tough economic climate, the city staff said it had good news.
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Conyers adjusts administrators’ titles
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Rockdale Citizen
The city has made a few shifts in its personnel that City Manager Tony Lucas explained as organizational changes.
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City to move on stormwater issues
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Rockdale Citizen
Work will begin on a few city roads that officials say pose safety hazards during periods of heavy rain.
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Conyers Housing Authority to sell first $1 home
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Rockdale Citizen
From an initial $1 investment, a once-foreclosed home with termite damage, mold and holes in the wall got some new paint, fixtures and much-needed renovations and is set to be sold.
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City asked to support arts in new budget
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Rockdale Citizen
Funding for the arts in Georgia avoided the chopping block Wednesday, but local arts groups asked city officials to also consider funding for local arts programs.
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DDA discusses welcome center hours, litter
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Rockdale Citizen
More litter control and a historical mural in downtown Conyers are being considered after a couple of local residents brought up a few ideas during a recent Downtown Development Authority meeting.
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County, city approve SPLOST referendum
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Rockdale Citizen
Voters will ultimately have the final say following unanimous approvals Tuesday by the Conyers City Council and Rockdale County Board of Commissioners of the proposed spending plan for the next round of the special purpose local option sales tax.
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Horse park provides revenue engine for Conyers
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Rockdale Citizen
Horses are a natural sight on the rolling hills, trails and arenas at the Georgia International Horse Park, but the 1,400-acre property has a wider appeal.
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Conyers’ Georgia International Horse Park is showing it has something for all
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Rockdale Citizen
The Georgia International Horse Park is a popular site for festivals, fundraisers and other fun-filled events.
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Parade to close city streets
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Rockdale Citizen
Today is the day that everyone can claim a little bit of Irish in them as the public gears up for St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Conyers.
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Conyers to hold St. Patty’s parade
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Rockdale Citizen
It will be double the fun on St. Patrick’s Day in Conyers as the “World’s Fastest Growing St. Patrick’s Day Parade” is joined by the first-ever 0.10 mile race.
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