Rockdale County Calendar
The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners is hosting its inaugural Food Truck and Artisans’ Festival on Sat., Sept. 21, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1400 Parker Road, Conyers, GA 30094. The Festival is slated to host artisans from the Rockdale County area that will showcase their wares and demonstrations throughout the day.
The event will feature fan favorite food trucks such as Slick & Greedy and Willie Bs, as well as local food trucks that will have Italian ice, sandwiches and wings. Entertainment will include DJ Kidd Nice, along with local step teams and dance teams. Family fun, food, and local entertainment will be available at this event.
Free registration is available for the event on Eventbrite.com, by searching for “Rockdale County’s Inaugural Food Truck and Artisan Festival”.
For additional information, contact Kellie Littlefield of the Planning and Development Department at 770-278-7100.
The Rockdale County Clerk of Courts in cooperation with the Nancy Guinn Law Library will launch its free Law Topic Speaker Series on Saturday October 5 from 10:00 to noon. Local attorney Justin Kenney will provide an overview and accept audience questions on LANDLORD / TENANT ISSUES
For Tenants:
- Now your rights during the application process
- Know your lease
- Tenant’s responsibilities
- What to do when problems arise during the lease
- Tenant’s remedies upon breach of landlord
- What to do when moving out
For Landlords:
- What should be in your lease
- Duties of the landlord during the leasehold
- Move-out inspections and security deposits
- Do’s and don’ts upon tenant’s breach
Justin Kenney is the managing partner of the law firm of Lavigno & Kenney in Olde Town Conyers and has been practicing law for ten years. His practice consists of domestic relations, criminal defense, and general civil litigation. He is the immediate past president of the Rockdale County Bar Association and was the 2016 Family Law Information Center Attorney of the Year. Justin completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Vanderbilt University in 2006 and his Juris Doctor from Mercer University in 2009. His wife, Jennifer, is a teacher at Honey Creek Elementary. Justin and Jennifer reside in Rockdale County with their son Phoenix.
The Nancy Guinn (Conyers/Rockdale) Law Library is located at 864 Green St. in Olde Town Conyers. Questions concerning the Law Library Services may be directed to the Clerk’s Office at 770-278-7903.
The Atlanta Regional Commission will be holding a series of pop-up open houses Oct. 4 – Nov. 2 that offer an engaging, interactive way for residents to provide input on a major update to the Atlanta Region’s Plan, the region’s long-range blueprint that details the investments needed to ensure metro Atlanta’s future success.
The Atlanta Region’s Plan incorporates a range of planning and programmatic elements, including transportation, community development, natural resources, workforce development and aging & independence services. The plan aims to improve mobility, create vibrant, walkable communities, ensure a clean, abundant water supply, and meet the needs of the region’s population of older adults and disabled individuals.
The Atlanta Region’s Plan is regularly updated, with major updates like the one currently underway taking place every four years. The plan update is set to be approved by the ARC Board in February.
The one in Rockdale takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Conyers Rockdale Arts Council, located at 910 Center St. NE, Conyers GA 30012.
