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The Board of Commission-ers approved a 2015 Ford Ex-pedition for Chairman Richard Oden with a price tag of more than $40,000 in a split 2-1 vote, with Post 1 Commissioner Oz Nesbitt voting against.

Nesbitt had strong words on the matter after Tuesday’s meeting, where he attempted to separate the vote on the SUV from the rest of the consent agenda. His motion died for lack of a second.

Post 2 Com-missioner Do-reen Williams then quickly brought the motion to approve the consent agenda, which included the new take-home SUV, and was sec-onded by Oden. Nesbitt voted to oppose the consent agenda.

After the meeting, Nesbitt said, “I’m disappointed at the amount of mixed messages that have been sent to the people of Rockdale County. Chairman Oden mentioned two weeks ago that he listens to the people of the community. And yet when

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It was Hat Day at Hightower Trail Elementary on Friday, March 27, as students donated $1 towards Relay for Life in order to wear their favorite hat. Participants in Michelle Darr’s Pre-K class are (pictured clockwise) Parapro Susan Nolan, Cade Cashwell, 5, Nuwoh Har-ris, 5, Tyresse Spooney, 5, Claire Ransom, 4, Vanessa Dingle, 5, and Deon Hardeman, 5. HTE has raised more than $1,500 towards this year’s Relay for Life so far. The 2015 Rockdale County Relay for Life will be held April 17, 6 p.m. – midnight, at 1400 Parker Road. Upcoming fundraisers include Dairy Queen Spirit Night April 7, 5-8 p.m. and Mini Bank Night at Trinity Baptist, 301 Honey Creek Rd on March 31. Cancer survivors cele-brate with a luncheon today, March 28, 11:30 a.m., at Rockdale Medical Center. So far, 31 teams and 164 participants have raised $22,871. Top three participants as of Friday are Ray Allen, Charles Mason and Michelle Darr; Top three teams are the Pine Street Road Runners, Trinity Baptist, and JH House Elementary. For more information, go to www.relayforlife.com/rockdalega

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See how much other counties spent on their vehicles

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37th Annual Fundraiser

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Our 37th Annual Fundraiser was successful thanks to our sponsors, individual contributors,auction donations, business and corporate donors, and our dedicated Board of Directors.

Our special thanks to the wonderful and talented volunteer entertainers who gave of their time for this event.Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to provide relief to caregivers responsible for 24/7 care of their developmentally challenged family member. Our respite home is located in The Light House Village and

provides overnight, weekend and weekly care for this special population.We currently serve nine surrounding counties in the East Metro area.

Our sincere thanks and blessings to each of you.

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The Rockdale County Branch of the NAACP celebrated the 27th annual Freedom Fund Banquet scholarship fundraiser, themed “Education is the Key to a Successful Future,” on March 21 in a packed room at the Ga. Inter-national Horse Park. Former Rockdale NAACP President Willie Gibson was surprised the Award for Excellence for his many years of service. Lily of the Valley Pastor T. R. Collins, a long serving member of the Rockdale branch, was recognized with a Community Service award. U.S. Congressman Hank Johnson was recognized with the Jean Williams Community Spirit Award. Keynote speaker Ga. NAACP President the Rev. Dr. Francys Johnson warned about the deterioration of community ties due to greed and individualism and urged lead-ers to remember their achievements were made possible by those that came before them. “This phrase, ‘black lives matter,’ I have been concerned about that phrase,” said Johnson. “I appreci-ate that it places ‘black’ at the center of the conversation. For some, that bothers them. So they say ‘all lives matter.’ Indeed, all lives do matter. Lives of chil-dren trapped in substandard housing, they matter. Lives of adults who need to be trained to fit in this economy, they matter. Lives of senior citizens who are juggling purchasing medication versus food, they matter…” . For the full story, go to rockdalenews.com

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A proposal to simplify the appointment pro-cess to the three-member ethics board, which hears complaints against the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners, passed unanimously March 27 after previously failing to receive sup-port. The second reading was waived as well.

Poste 2 Commissioner Doreen Williams pro-posed to have the Rockdale Coalition of Home-owners and Civic Associations nominate a mem-ber of the Coalition for their appointment to the ethics board, rather than have county employees vote on nominees chosen by the Coalition.

The previous revision of the law outlined that the board be composed of one person appointed by the Rockdale Bar Association, one person appointed by the Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and one person appointed by county employees who live in the county drawn from a list of nominees chosen by the Rockdale Coalition of Homeowners and Civic Associa-tions.

When Williams proposed the change on March 3, the motion died for lack of a second.

This change had also been discussed by pre-vious Post 2 Commissioner JaNice Van Ness, who lost the 2014 election to Williams.

Lend a HamJust in time for Easter, Commissioner Oz

Nesbitt is asking the public to aid senior citi-zens with donations of ham for seniors in need.

Donors are asked to drop off a ham at the Nalley Hyundai dealership, at 945 Iris Drive SE, Conyers. The goal is to collect about 200 hams.

The hams will be distributed on Palm Sun-day, March 29, 3 p.m. at the Olivia Haydel Se-nior Center, 1240 Dogwood Drive, Conyers. Distribution will be first come, first served.

For more information, call 770-624-9446.

Clerk of Courts Oratorical ContestThe Rockdale County Clerk of Courts Of-

fice is partnering with Rockdale County Public Schools to provide eighth grade students an op-portunity to compete with their oratorical skills and win a cash prize on March 28, 10 a.m. - noon, at Conyers Middle School.

The goal of the competition, open to invited eighth graders, is to provide an enrichment op-portunity, support, recognize and reward eighth grade students.

Students will prepare an original persuasive/motivational speech on the topic of “I am re-sponsible for good government.” that is 3-5 minutes in length. Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place winners in the amounts of $500, $350 and $150 respectively.

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It seems every day now some famous personality or for-mer friend has passed away

and at 68 it makes me think some-times of my own mortality.

I was born in 1946 so that makes me the very first of what is referred to as the “Baby Boomers” in this country.

I think a lot of the changes that have oc-curred in my lifetime, the technology especially, who would have thought when reading com-ics featuring Dick Tracey that his magic watch on which he talked into, would be more than a reality, today. Heck, 68 years ago if you even had a telephone it was prob-ably part of a party line, in which every neighbor had access to your most private conversations.

I was born in Washington, D.C. but when I was 5 my parents moved to the country – outside of Annapolis, Md. At age 11, I walked half way across Wash-ington D.C. by myself, from one relative’s house to another. In Maryland I lived about a mile down a dirt road surrounded by woods and the Chesapeake Bay. In the summer, I would leave the house in the morning and crab

and fish and play all day not re-porting home until late in the eve-ning. My parents never worried about some pervert grabbing me. I surely wouldn’t let my 10-year-old granddaughter go to the mall by herself let alone do any of the things I did.

In Annapolis, I attended pa-rochial schools and served as an altar boy; never once was I ever molested by a priest or a nun. I did get punished very severely one time though when I was caught sipping the blessed wine in be-tween masses.

I remember in high school if you held hands with a girl by the third date and maybe kissed her on the fourth or fifth date you were hot, and after you told all of your buddies, about your exploits, mostly made up, that poor girl was considered loose.

We used to go to dances on Friday night and the chaperones didn’t worry about booze or drugs. They just worried if you were dancing too close.

Then on a November day in 1963, the world changed. When President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, our naivety came to a crashing halt.

Over the next couple of years the whole culture changed – we went from simplistic love songs such as “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” and “Moon River” to the loudest and most vicious of songs about hate and distrust. Our mov-

ies changed from the “Sound of Music” to violent movies such as “Straw Dogs.”

I saw people burn our flag, and spit on our soldiers returning from Viet Nam.

Yes, we were changed on that tragic day in 1963. If you will look at life as a giant pendulum, just imagine that the point of that pendulum instantly went from one side to the other, never lingering in the middle, and to this day it has stayed that way.

As I look back on my life I re-alize that I have had the best of all lives as a newspaper publisher. I got to play at politics without ever having to run for office. I have lunched and dined with mayors, governors and even vice presi-dents, I’ve sailed the Caribbean and West Indies, and I’ve sat in owner’s boxes at more than one ballpark. I have had the opportu-nity to mold and change people’s opinions; in short I’ve tasted the sweet wine of life.

I still believe in Peter Pan. I had a bypass operation and a heart at-tack, but it never occurred to me that I wouldn’t be here today; it still hasn’t.

I’ve been to the bottom of life and back again to the top. I was once a liberal Democrat and now am what I would call a Churchill Republican. I tear up when the flag passes; I still believe we have the best country in the world. I be-lieve my family is the most beau-

tiful and loving of all families. I actually cried like a baby when my cat Missy was put to sleep this week. I bawled again when we buried her under the pines in the back yard.

I still enjoy still being a pub-lisher; I am happy as a lark be-cause I recently reconnected with old friends and I look forward to having a cocktail or two with my wife as we sit on our deck and lis-ten to Pandora on my phone and we actually talk about the events of the day and the happenings of our family. We keep a running ac-count of whose side of the family is the nuttiest – or as they say to-day, dysfunctional – at any given moment.

One of my biggest regrets is that I still don’t know how to use all the functions on my computer or phone or even the television for that matter.

In spite of what’s going on in the world right now and in spite of the fact that we haven’t recov-ered from 1963, I am glad I’m a Baby Boomer. I finally accept that all things will be handled by the Good Lord, when and how it is to happen. Until then I plan to spend the rest of my life enjoying a mul-titude of blessings.

Now if I could only find Tinker-bell.

T. Pat Cavanaugh is the pub-lisher of The News and can be reached at 770-787-6397 or [email protected].

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EditorialsLast week, we ran an editorial

that encouraged voters not to vote for a candidate because they had a D or R behind their name or be-cause of the color of their skin.

A person who we respect chal-lenged us on our intentions in that those intentions might have been to address this article to our Afri-can-American readers.

That couldn’t be further from the truth. If we do an editorial, it is meant to address an issue that might affect all of our readers.

If we wished to direct our com-ments to any particular members of our community, we will do so. And we have. When we offer a comment on our editorial pages it is strictly our opinion. We do not expect you to always agree. We do editorials and offer our opinions to hopefully generate thought by our readers.

Our opinions, contrary to some of our local politician’s thoughts, are not personal. If you agree with our opinion or disagree, you are al-ways welcome to share your own opinion either in person or by letter.

We are human here at your com-munity newspaper and we make judgement mistakes from time to time just as you might.

To have a strong community, it is essential that there be a strong com-munity newspaper. Neither is going to exist without the other.

Open honest discussion is im-portant to have in order to insure we have a free society.

We encourage you to share your opinions. We also encourage you to constantly be aggressive in preserv-ing your rights guaranteed by our Constitution and Bill of Rights

Our goal is to be here to help you do just that.

If you agree or disagree with anything that appears on our opin-ion page feel free to write or call our publisher T. Pat Cavanaugh at [email protected] or 770-787-6397.

thoughts of a baby boomer

Terry D Johnson: I guess we are paying for the gas, insurance and upkeep of this vehicle too. Meanwhile, my husband works 80 hours a week and drives a $200 car back and forth to work.

Dominique Jones: That was real stupid....Conyers is not that big...a regular vehicle would have been fine..meantime we got neighborhoods that need attention

Kimberly Mitchell: Wth why can’t he supply his own freaking vehicle like the rest of us

Sherrill Smith: Was this really necessary?Steven Holmes: I’m not at all in favor

of this, but in fairness I’d point out that Oden’s predecessor, Roy Middlebrooks, had an Eddie Bauer Expedition that is apparently “worn

out”. I am disappointed that our new Post 2 Commissioner, after advocating for a more fuel efficient vehicle, rolled over and voted in favor.

Al Smith: It’s good to see that Atleast one person is using common sense. Mrs. Williams ran advocating that she wanted change , well we have seen your first change . Let’s see what the next change is you will allow . This is all about protecting your party rather than thinking of us the people who have to pay the taxes.

Josh McKelvey: All these comments, and I bet there are only 20 ppl at the next BOC meeting. Y’all have the power folks. Use it. Show up. Be heard.

Jeanna Dawson: Not thrilled with this...was the car wrapped up in some kind of deal

with other arrangements? Was it in the budget? What else got approved with this? Doreen Barry Williams states that she had to compromise too...on what?

Rick Gomes: Why doesn’t he buy his own vehicle like everyone else. Itshouldn’t be a perk for a “civil servant”.

Your reaction to “the county commission approving Rockdale County Chairman Richard Oden’s $40,000 SUV purchase.”

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As we pendulum between balmy, summer-like afternoons and chilly temps, let’s not lose sight that summer is right around the corner. That means many things, primarily for parents of a certain age, time to schedule your children’s summer activities, stat. Cross an item off your to-do list and, many times, save some cash by registering early.

ARTS CAMPS

CRCA ArtSmart CampJune 15-19, 8:30 a.m. –

3:30 p.m., $10/day fee for after care until 5 p.m.; This year’s ArtSmart Camp will be held at The Rockdale Career Academy on Monday through Thursday. The camp offers

students the opportunity to learn about different types of art, such as painting, music, etc. Your child will explore their creativity during their five daily classes and will participate in a performance at 3pm on the last day. Tuition is $125 before June 1 and $150 after this date. Tuition includes all supplies, daily snacks, and a pizza party on Thursday.

Campers are asked to bring lunch Monday – Wednesday. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. www.conyersarts.org/programs, [email protected], 770-922-3143

Dance Camp at Conyers School of Ballet

July 13- 17. Princess Dance Camp (ages 4-5) 9:30 a.m.

– Noon; Mini Dance Days, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m., two classes for those who completed Ballet I and older Beginners; Dance Days of Summer, 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Jazz and Ballet for advanced students; Along with dance instruction, aspiring ballerinas will have interludes of crafts, music and drama. Register by June 2.

931 Center St., Conyers.

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Weekly overnight and day camp sessions.

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June 15 – July 25; ages 3 – adult; weekly classes in various dance forms – ballroom, hip hop, belly dancing - music, voice, acting and Krav Maga. $5 discount with ad in this edition; 2204 Salem Rd., Conyers. For more information, visit www.dominyschool.com or call 770-388-7916.

Jenae’s Dance Experience Showcase

Fourth annual recital May 16, 6 p.m.; ages 4-18 years; Showcasing ballet, lyrical, jazz funk, tap (beginners

and intensive), African, hip hop; also teaching drama and beginners tumbling; For more information, www.jenaesdanceexperience.com

SPORTS

Rockdale Gymnastics Day Camp

Check out the wide range of activities all under one roof for you and your kids. Gymnastics, tumbling, dance, swimming, along with rock climbing, bungees, zip lines, basketball, trampolines, air hockey, field sports, kick ball, Frisbee. Swimming lessons for ages 3-12. “Mom and me” cheer and tumbling for parents and kids ages preschool-advanced. Summer Walton Facility and Madison location; Cindy 678-780-1365 or for Madison contact [email protected] Salem Summer Basketball Skills Camp

May 27-29; for more information, contact 678-687-5987 or [email protected]

ACADEMIC CAMPS

RCPS Enrichment CampsRockdale County Public Schools’ annual Summer Enrichment Camps offers a variety of fun, educational, hands-on topics for students rising grades 2-8. Morning session and afternoon session available; students welcome to attend both. Cost $50 per course. Held at Rockdale Career Academy, 1064 Culpepper Dr. For more information, contact Academic Rigor Coordinator Joanna Anglin at [email protected]

Rockdale Magnet School’s Summer STEAM Camp (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, &

Mathematics)June 1-5; For Rising 5th

- 8th grade students. Two sessions, morning 9 a.m. – noon, afternoon 12:30 – 3:30 pm. All classes are hands-on, lab intensive, and lead by Magnet faculty and students.

At 930 Rowland Road, Conyers; www.rockdalemagnetschool.com or call 770-483-8737.

DAY CAMPS

Junior Master Gardener Summer Day Camp

June 8-19, rising 4th-6th graders; 9am - 4:30pm; at the Rockdale County UGA Cooperative Extension Office, 1400 Parker Road; Cost $90, which includes Junior Master Gardener handbook, field trips, supplies, and graduation pin; Registration Deadline: May 25, 2015. If you like to get dirty, grow plants, look at bugs, or just curious about

nature, this program may be just right for you! The program is full of fun learning activities along with community service and leadership projects. You will have the chance to make friends, take field trips and become officially certified as a Junior Master Gardner; 770-278-7373

Discovery Point Summer Camp 2015

6 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; Discovery Point, 2250 Ebenezer Rd, Conyers; Fieldtrips, fun, learning; K-5th grade; no enrollment deadline; 770-918-1888

Conquerors Summer CampMay 26-July 17, 2015; at

Excel Christian Academy Conyers, 1825 Ga. Highway 138 NE, Conyers; music, field trips, arts and crafts, tumbling, swimming, bowling, laser tag, parks, picnics, creative

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OVERNIGHT/DAY CAMPS

Camp WestminsterRange of weekly overnight

and day camp sessions running from June 1 – July 26, for ages 6 – 17. Camp tuition runs from $240 - $495, depending on age, length of stay and activities. Day camp available 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday; excluding week of July 4. Nestled on 120 wooded acres, with a 2-acre lake, in north Rockdale County, this Christian camp offers

horseback riding, a ropes course, swimming, fishing, canoeing, archery, paintball, etc. Open House on Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; www.campwestminster.org or call 770-483-2225. 2412 Lake Rockaway Road, Conyers.

Rock Eagle 4-H CampJuly 6-10; ages – rising 5th

to 7th graders; Tuition $345, includes meals, transportation, lodging, insurance, T-shirt; payment plan available; you are invited to come to camp with Rockdale County 4-H and see what 4-H is all about. Call or stop by the Cooperative Extension office for more, 1400 Parker Rd. SE Lobby A, Conyers, GA 30094; 770-278-7373

CHARLIE ELLIOTT WILDLIFE CENTER

2015 Junior Naturalist Summer Camp

Day Camp SessionsNature Scouts (ages 5-6):

This fun-filled week gives campers the chance to discover the amazing world of animals and their habitats through games and exploration. Ponding and wildlife watching are just a few of the fun activities that will round out our adventures.

• June 2-5, 2014 (9 a.m. – 1:30pm)• Cost: $120 per camper Charlie’s Trackers (ages 7-8): Just like Charlie Elliott in his youth, campers will gain new outdoor skills while they hike forest trails, explore waterways and search for wildlife evidence. Live animal encounters, games and crafts are also planned for this week of fun and adventure.• June 9-12, 2015 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)• Cost: $125 per camperWildlife Rangers (ages

9-10): Wildlife Rangers will travel back in time to imagine what life was like for the Native Americans and early settlers of this area. Campers will learn basic survival skills such as shelter building, outdoor cooking, animal tracking, fishing, canoeing, archery, games and old-time music. This camp also features a Thursday night campfire and tent camp-out, with parent pick-up Friday morning!• Session I: June 16-19, 2015• Session II: June 23-26, 2015• Tues. - Wed. 9 a.m. – 4pm, Thur. 9 a.m.-overnight, Fri. pick-up 10:30 a.m.• Cost: $135 per camper

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Camp TALON (Teen Adventures Learning Ornithology and Nature): Camp TALON is a five-day camp for teens interested in birds and nature. Sponsored by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the Georgia Ornithological Society, and the Atlanta Audubon Society, participants get a chance to experience birding on Little St. Simons Island, Wassaw Island NWR, Sapelo Island, Harris Neck NWR, Jekyll Island, Altamaha WMA, and St. Simons Island. Hosting 16 students, ages 12-16. Older students may be eligible

• May 31-June 4, 2015• Cost: Early registration is $300 February 16 – April 30. Registration rate May 1–16 is $350. (A nonrefundable $100 deposit must be included with

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registration)• For more information you can contact Julie by email at at [email protected] or by phone at (770) 313-5762 or Bob by email at [email protected] or by phone at (478) 397-7962.

WILD Creatures of Georgia Overnight Camp (ages 11-13): Come and learn about some of the creatures that call Georgia home. Campers will take an up close and personal look at the various birds, mammals, and reptiles that live throughout the state. In addition to Project WILD activities, campers will spend time taking care of some of CEWC’s animal collection, and learning what it takes to

keep these animals healthy in captive collections.

• July 6-10, 2015• Mon. 2:30 p.m.-Thurs Noon• Cost: $250 per camper

Outdoor Adventure Team Challenge Camp (ages 11-13): Teamwork and team spirit abound as campers work together to complete challenges using the outdoor skills they’ve learned and developed throughout the week. This is a fast-paced, high energy camp. Camp days will be brimming with outdoor pursuits such as hiking, canoeing, fire building and wilderness survival. Our trained and certified counselors will guide campers along their journey culminating in an all-out, every team for themselves competition.

• July 27- 31, 2015• Mon. 2:30 p.m.- Fri. 2 p.m.• Cost: $250 per camper

Wild and Wonderful Garden Club Camp (boys and girls, rising 5th and 6th grade Garden Club Members):We will highlight ideas from The Garden Club of Georgia; have programs on attracting birds and butterflies, fishing, outdoor recreation, a night hike and just enjoying the quietness outside the city. Register by June 1, 2015. To register, or for more information, contact Molly Kimler at (770) 464-3589 or [email protected].

• July 12-14, 2015• Cost: $125 per camper

Shooting Sports Camp (ages 12-16): We’ve expanded and improved this popular

camp. Campers will receive hands on instruction from DNR professionals in archery, shotgun, air rifle and .22 rifle. Campers may also participate in a Youth Hunter Education

Challenge (YHEC), which qualifies them to participate in the state YHEC.

• June 29- July 3, 2015• Mon. 2:30 p.m. - Thur. 2 p.m.• Cost: $250 per camper


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SUNDAY, MARCH 29

Palm Sunday mass11 a.m., Monastery of the

Holy Spirit, 2625 Ga. Hwy 212 SW, Conyers; Palm Sunday mass of the Lord’s Passion

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

Holy Thursday mass5:20 p.m., Monastery of the

Holy Spirit, 2625 Ga. Hwy 212 SW, Conyers; Mass of the Lord’s Supper

7 p.m.; St. Pius X Catholic Church

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Good Friday2 p.m., Monastery of the

Holy Spirit, 2625 Ga. Hwy 212 SW, Conyers; Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Good Friday7 p.m., Springfield Baptist

Church, 1877 Iris Dr, Conyers; Guest

preacher Dr.

William Watley of St. Phillip AME

Good Friday7 p.m.; Conyers First UMC,

921 North Main St NW, Conyers

Good Friday7 p.m.; Smyrna Presbyterian

Church, 2920 Ga. Hwy 212, Conyers

St. Pius X3 p.m., Stations of the Cross;

7 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion with Veneration of the Cross; St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2621 GA Highway 20 SE Conyers, 30013;

Good Friday ServiceNoon; Antioch AME,

Stone Mountain Campus 765 S. Hairston Road, Stone Mountain;

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

Easter egg hunt celebration10 a.m. to 12 p.m.,

Parkwood Farms Therapy Center, 2519 Parkwood Rd, Snellville; For children of all ages and abilities; Enjoy photo opportunities, crafts,

and fun for all; Child ID kits available for $5 each (onsite completion assistance available); Tom McPike, [email protected]; 770-278-7249

Community Easter Egg HuntNoon; Emmanuel

Community Church, 1821 Walker Rd, Conyers, next to fire station; 678-413-3603, www.emmanuelconyers.com

Community Easter Egg Hunt10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Smyrna

Presbyterian, 2920 Ga. Hwy 212, Conyers; 770-483-8962, [email protected]

First Baptist Covington Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 28th, 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. – Join First Baptist Covington at Academy Springs Park (Conyers Street & Legion Drive) for an Easter Egg Hunt. Bring a treat to share! 770-786-9031 or www.firstbaptistcovington.com for additional information.

Allen Memorial UMC Easter Egg Hunt

Allen Memorial UMC will be holding the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April

4, at 2p.m. Allen Memorial is located at 803 Whatcoat St., Oxford 30054. 770-786-7414.

Egg-stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt

10 a.m.-noon; Social Circle Elementary School; 10:30 a.m. for 0-2 years; 10:45 a.m. for 3-5 years; 11 a.m. for 6-12 years.

Crossroads Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt

10 a.m.; CrossRoads Baptist Church, 227 County Road 229, Social Circle; Easter Egg hunt with more than 5,000 eggs; free hot dogs, chips and drinks after the hunt.

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5

Community Sonrise Service, by the Interdenominational Movement for Pastoral Accountability Collaboration and Training (IMPACT), 6 a.m., at Bald Rock Baptist Church, 2284 Old Covington Rd, Conyers

Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Ga. Hwy 212 SW, Conyers; 4:20 a.m. Easter Vigil, 11 a.m. Easter Day Mass;

Rockdale Baptist Church,

1295 Smyrna Rd, Conyers; 7 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 11 a.m.

Springfield Baptist Church, 1877 Iris Dr, Conyers; 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.

Conyers First UMC, 921 North Main St NW, Conyers, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

Conyers First Baptist Church, 2100 Ga. Hwy 138 NE, Conyers; 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

Discover Point, 1605 Ga. Hwy 138 SE, Conyers; 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon

St Pius X Catholic Church, 2621 GA Highway 20 SE Conyers, 30013; 7 a.m., 9 a.m. Folk Choir, 11 a.m. St. Cecilia’s Choir, 1 p.m. (Spanish)

Antioch AME Easter Worship at Stone Mountain Campus 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., Children’s Witness worship at noon; Antioch AME Church, Conyers Campus 1790 Ebenezer Rd., Conyers; Stone Mountain Campus 765 S. Hairston Road, Stone Mountain; (404) 299-3388

Sunrise Service at Stone Mountain, 7 a.m.

EASTER SERVICES AND ACTIVITY GUIDE

ANTIOCH AME CHURCH Invites you to worship with us on Resurrection Sunday, April 5, 2015

Children's Easter Program 8:30 amRegular Services 10:00 am

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1790 Ebenezer Road, Conyers, GA

770-761-0006Rev. Dr. Stafford J.N. Wicker, Sr. Pastor

ReligionSaturday, March 28, 2015

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Salem basketball star Ayanna Mitchell was honored by the Atlanta Tipoff Club on Tuesday at the Na-ismith Award Banquet when she was named to the Metro Atlanta All-Girls Team. Mitchell also recently played in the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association State All-Star Senior Showcase where she started at forward and scored 10 points. Mitchell’s North team won 75 -62.

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Gut check time for the Lady Patriots

There are not many schools in the area that take soc-cer as serious as Heritage, nor are there many in the area as profound as the Patriots’ soccer program, hence the Patriots’ impressive booster club. But when the season is not going as planned, everyone involved in the program starts to worry.

In the midst of their region schedule, there has been a bump in the road for the Lady Patriots of Heritage. After starting off the season 2-0 in Region 8-AAAAA, Heritage has lost its last three region games against Gainesville, Lanier and culminating with a 4-2 loss to Loganville on Tuesday evening.

“We have played ourselves into a tough situation,” Her-itage Head Coach Chad Suddeth said. “That’s our third region loss and we’re battling for our playoff lives.”

Against Loganville, Heritage didn’t necessarily play a bad game. The effort was there, but the opportunities that were

given to them weren’t converted. Offensively in the first half, they put themselves in position to score many times by making beautiful crosses and pushing the ball past the defense, but they just couldn’t get the ball in the net. Defen-sively, they gave those same chances to Loganville and the Lady Red Devils seemed to control the game more.

In the second half, the game opened up for both teams as Loganville scored first and Heritage quickly responded and took a 2-1 lead. But, the Lady Patriots defense could not stop Kat Klingensmith as she scored all four goals for Loganville. It wasn’t just Klingensmith. Loganville con-stantly pressured Heritage defenders and could have put up more points if it wasn’t for a few impressive saves by Heritage goalkeeper, Kylie Kersh.

“I thought we left some goals out there if we convert those it might have been a different outcome,” Suddeth said. “I was pretty proud of the effort obviously disap-pointed with the result. “

The major issue that Heritage can fix is having better control of the ball. Opposing defenses pressure their for-

wards and forced them into untimely strikes and errant passes. If they can have better composure when dribbling the ball and find teammates with accurate passes, Heri-tage can benefit both offensively and defensively because they will get better shots on goal and their defenders won’t get pressured as much if the offense in possession of the ball more.

Coming off a 2014 campaign where they went (8-0) in region play, the Lady Patriots are definitely not reaching the expectation they set for themselves. With just four se-niors, this team does have its fair share of young players and as time passes those players will evolve their game into what Suddeth needs them to be for his team to be successful. Currently, Heritage is in fifth place in their re-gion behind the three teams they lost too and a team they beat, Apalachee. Suddeth now has to find a way to moti-vate his team, and get them on the right track.

“We understand the situation we played ourselves in too,” Suddeth vocalized. “Bottom line, it is gut check time.”

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Salem’s Mitchell honored at Naismith Award Banquet

From left to right: Ayanna Mitchell at the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association State All-Star Senior Showcase. Mitch-ell and her father Lucky Mitchell. Mitchell accepting her Naismith Award for the All-Metro Atlanta Girls Team.

he had an opportunity to down-size, downscale, going from the Expedition to the Ford Explorer, he refused to move away from his own personal interest and ego.

“At the same time, we took a vote on moving forward with green initiatives in Rock-dale County, becoming more eco-friendly. The chairman voted for that. However when it came to his personal interest, regarding the environment and the commu-nity, he became mute.

The requested vehicle was cut in price from $44,182 to $40,766 - exactly $3,416 less than before – by removing optional equipment such as the tow packing, work-ing lights, platinum paint and 4-wheel drive removed. The XLT package still adds about $13,403 to the standard Expedition price, which includes leather seats and a navigation system.

The City of Conyers has two officials that have take-home ve-hicles, according to a city spokes-person. Chief of Police Gene Wilson drives a 2013 Dodge Charger that cost, with lights, about $26,550. Public Works and Transportation Director Brad Sut-ton drives a 2006 F-150 truck that cost about $26,000.

Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Richard Autry drives a 2008 Chevy Tahoe as a take-home vehicle that cost the school system about $29,200.

Newton County’s Board of Commission Chairman drives a 2012 Ford Explorer that cost about $23,700 when it was pur-chased in 2011.

DeKalb County Interim CEO and Commission Chairman Lee May has use of a 2012 Chevy Tahoe LT, outfitted for police work, which cost $39,277. It is not a take-home vehicle but May is transported in it and has se-curity personnel who drive the vehicle, according to a county spokesperson.

Commissioner Williams ini-tially had reservations about the vehicle due to its $44,182 price tag since when it was introduced at a Jan. 20 work session.

But she said regarding her support Tuesday on the SUV, “It was a compromise. I didn’t get everything I wanted. But neither did the Chairman, and that’s just life.” She pointed out the issue had been on the agenda for three months and needed a conclusion.

Nesbitt said, regarding Wil-liams’ vote, “I’m just as confused about the position of Commis-sioner Williams, flip-flopping her posture and her stance on this is-sue.

He continued, “I’ll admit, I

said I was in favor of the Chair-man having an upgrade. How-ever after listening to the people in the community, the taxpayers, I decided it was in the best inter-est of Rockdale County for us to spend less money. He could get his job done in the same way in a less expensive vehicle. I’m confident that this issue is not

over and the people of Rockdale County will ultimately have the last say.”

Nesbitt initially “fully sup-ported” the new vehicle in Janu-ary but later said he thought that Rockdale County Chairman and CEO Richard Oden should have gone with a 2015 Ford Explorer, which cost $29, 947.


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Rockdale County Superintendent – 2008 Chevy Tahoe ($29,200)

Conyers Police Chief – 2013 Dodge Charger ($26,550, with lights)

Rockdale County Sheriff – 2013 Chevy Tahoe ($35,711)**

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A recent undercover sting in Conyers found 93 percent of businesses tested to see if they would sell alcohol to mi-nors passed the test - the highest rate of compliance over the last year. Only three failed out of the 42 businesses checked.

The Conyers Police Department’s Marshal Unit, along with agents from the Georgia Department of Revenue, con-ducted an underage alcohol operation on Friday, March 13. Forty-two businesses within the City of Conyers were visited and underage teens working with Co-nyers Police attempted to purchase alco-holic beverages. Of the restaurants, bars, convenience stores, and package stores

visited, three of those businesses sold to the minors and were cited:

1. Citgo - 1553 Klondike Road2. Six Ways to Sunday - 1815 Highway 138, Suite 5003. Cozumel - 425 Sigman Road, Suite 116

Cozumel was addition-ally cited for serving alco-hol without a server permit which is required

“We are extremely pleased with our local businesses. 93 percent is the best compliance rate we have seen performing these checks,”

said Chief of Police Gene Wilson. “We attribute this accomplishment to our Responsible Alcohol Sales & Service

(RASS) class requirement for all of those who serve alcohol in the city. Not only do we continue to educate our businesses on state laws and local ordinances, we can prove the vast majority are abiding by them.”

Previous operations had pass rates of: January 2013 (76%), November 2013 (89%), August 2014 (81%)

For information on obtain-ing a Server Permit and at-

tending RASS, contact 770 929-4207 or [email protected]

Golden Spoon Jamaican Cuisine, 1360 Dogwood Dr, Conyers, Mar 23, A 92 House of Lin, 2445 Salem Rd, Co-nyers, Mar 25, A 97 Papa John’s, 3533 Highway 20, Co-nyers, Mar 25, A 94 Davido’s 3.75 Pizza, 2040 Eastside Dr, Conyers, Mar 24, C 71 Pizza Hut, 3504 Georgia Highway 20, Conyers, Mar 25, A 96 Hightower Trail Elementary School, 2510 Highway 138, Conyers, Mar 25, A 97 Chow Dog, 2572 Old Covington Hwy, Conyers, Mar 23, A 97 Jenny’s Café, 1794 Rockdale Indus-trial Blvd, Conyers, Mar 24, C 70

Three businesses cited in underage alcohol sting despite high compliance rate

By Staff [email protected]

For the full list of 39 businesses that passed, go to rock-dalenews.com

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EldErly mAn starting over.

Needs clothes. Pants size 42,

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Cemetery lots

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Pets & Animals

Pets

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preferred. Debra 706-816-0361.

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AdmInIStrAtIvE mA Needed for busy Practice in Conyers. HS diploma, valid MA certificate required. Front and back office experience helpful. Resume must include ALL education AND work experience. Fax to 678-413-3580.

dorSEy SErvICES a family business is looking to hire Lawn Care Technicians & Salesman for our Monticello branch and Griffin branch. We are growing and hiring now. We have immediate full-time openings. Apply if you are experienced or would like to learn. Healthcare. 401k. Vacation benefits. Holiday pay. Requirements: valid Georgia driver’s license and good driving record. Must be 21. Applicant should have dependable transportation. Pay is based on your individual knowledge and skills. Call us for an interview today at 706-468-2413 or email us your resume to [email protected]

ForEvEr HomE Aide Service: Now excepting applications for CNA, LPN, RN and Independent Contractor. For appointment call 678-625-0004.

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Commercial Property For rent

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CoviNGtoN air Systems is looking for a Project Manager Assistant. Job duties include pulling permits for commercial jobs, getting folders for each job ready, develop and or review job checklist. Work on multiple projects and assignment. To be considered you will need to have a high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of experience. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, strong computer skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, great customer service skills, Must be self-motivated, multitask, team player, work in independent environment.

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Digital advertising account executive The Covington News, the leading source of award-winning news in the east Atlanta area for 150 years, continues to expand in the digital land-scape. We are expanding our Digital Advertising department to meet the growing needs of our advertisers and our readers. We are looking for those who work well in a fast-paced, challenging team environment with cutting edge advertising technology. Online Advertising Sales Ex-ecutives will provide solutions to local and national businesses utilizing our entire portfolio of digital advertising products. Our Advertising staff strives for excellence in contributing to the overall achievement of the Advertising department’s financial and product sales goals. Ideal can-didate should possess the ability to get to decision makers and build relationships that lead to increased revenue. If you can’t wait for the next new product to be launched, and network-ing on Facebook & LinkedIn is second nature to you, we’ve got a great opportunity for you! Our mission is to help local businesses market themselves in an on-line world that’s become too fragmented and complex for them to man-age. Local merchants can now take control of their brand marketing and message to customers across all the channels. Our clients need to be online and have a partner there to help them through the process.

essential Functions:• Selling online advertising across multiple platforms • Responsible for rate negotiation with clients • Responsible for cultivating and maintaining client relationships at all levels • Prospect new advertisers • Apply creative marketing plans to generate new revenue opportunities • Maintain current working knowledge of interactive products and their functions • Prepare and present proposals to advertisers • Performing research and developing leads for new online revenue opportunities • Service existing accounts and create special sales opportunities specific to each client • Assist in creating presentations, sales materials and online creative ads • Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned • Collect money as needed for outstanding accounts

Knowledge, skills, and abilities a plus: • Understanding of digital advertising methods and concepts, web/internet sales • Knowledge of interactive products and how they function • Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively is required • Able to create creative marketing plans for advertisers • Strong organizational and prioritization skills required • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite • Ability to make sound business decisions and exhibit detail orientation • Able to quickly build and maintain relationships • Ability to follow up and adapt quickly in fast-paced digital industry • Maintain effective interdepartmental relationships and foster a positive workforce environment • Able to manage transactional sales activity for multiple products • Able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines • Able to quickly, accurately and calmly handle decision-making process • Must represent the company with professionalism and integrity

What we offer:• Competitive base salary, and commissions.• Cell phone and car mileage expenses included.• Laptop and/or Tablet for digital product presentation• Multimedia and design team for quick turn-a-round.• Relaxed and Business Casual Atmosphere • A wide open and growing digital industry

Send resume to [email protected]

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One of the nation’s largest privately ownedmedia companies has a unique job

opportunity in the metro Atlanta area forsomeone with proven sales skills, the abilityto manage and train other sales people, and

creative new ideas for multimedia sales. The right candidate will help existing legacy media companies to implement new ideas and products in print, digital and mobile media, as well as supervise the training and sales efforts of other staff members. This will be a management position with potential for advance-ment within an organization whose holdings include newspapers, magazines, websites and broadcast operations. Exceptional in-terpersonal skills and ability to work with others is a must. We are looking for sales expertise and creative approaches to fit the economic demands of new times in the world of media. This new sales opportunity will require work in a variety of different markets in suburban Atlanta.

Please reply with cover letter, resume and salary

requirements to: [email protected].


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