ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 6, 2023

Rockdale County Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr., To Lead ACCG Federal Policy Committee

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale County Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr., was recently named as the 2023-2024 chairman of the Federal Policy Committee for the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s County Association). The appointment was made by ACCG President and Baldwin County Commissioner Henry Craig.

“Policy development and legislative advocacy are foundational tenets of our organization,” said ACCG Executive Director Dave Wills. “We prioritize being a member-driven and -focused organization and look forward to working with the new leaders of our policy development committees to drive discussions and help lead change on issues of significance to all Georgia counties.”

Legislative advocacy and public policy development are two of the primary services that ACCG provides to Georgia counties. The association uses a consensus-based policy committee process to bring together county commissioners and county staff to discuss issues of concern to county government that require changes to state and federal laws and agency policies. Policy committees develop positions on key issues, which become part of the Policy Agenda. The Policy Agenda is voted on by the membership during the ACCG Legislative Leadership Conference held annually in October. The ACCG governmental affairs team uses the Policy Agenda to guide advocacy efforts on behalf of counties during the legislative session.

The Federal Policy Committee studies issues at the federal level and develops a targeted advocacy strategy to position Georgia counties as a resource on local government issues nationally.

Chairman Nesbitt will lead the Federal Policy Committee with Henry County Chairwoman Carlotta Harrell, who was named vice-chair.

ACCG is Georgia’s county association and works on behalf of county officials and their communities by providing public policy and legislative advocacy, leadership development, civic and community engagement initiatives, insurance and retirement programs that specialize in local government needs and other cost-saving programs.  Formed in 1914 when county officials came together to help fund the state’s first highway department, ACCG today serves as a catalyst for advancing Georgia’s counties.  For more information, go to www.accg.org.

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ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

June 2, 2023

Rockdale County Receives $5,000 Brace Grant to Improve Local Community!

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale County Code Enforcement recently received a $5,000 BRACE Grant from the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, a statewide organization that leads more than 70 city and county affiliates in their efforts to end litter, reduce waste, promote recycling, and beautify communities.

The grant program, now in its inaugural year, was made possible by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division through the Solid Waste Trust Fund. It aims to reduce litter, blight, and illegal dumping on public property and encourage code enforcement efforts.

“I’m thankful to our leaders for establishing the Community Improvement Division, so we can do the important work to keep Rockdale County safe, healthy, and clean for its residents. Our team is very excited to work with Code Enforcement in this initiative. Using the assistance from the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, we will really be able to make a difference in the way people feel about their neighborhood,” says Lisa Williams, a coordinator with the County’s Community Improvement Division.

Rockdale County Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr., will be delivering remarks as the County kicks off its new quarterly initiative, Love Where You Live, at Fieldstone View and Country Walk neighborhoods on Friday, June 9th, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. The Community Improvement Division (CID) and Code Enforcement will be assisting the community in clean-up efforts, providing dumpsters, and helping residents to dispose of unwanted household furniture, trash, and debris. Code Enforcement and CID will also be landscaping and beautifying the entrances into the neighborhoods. Residents will be encouraged to participate in litter pick-up throughout the streets of the community. Two Community Improvement vouchers* will be provided to each household that participates in the event.

“Clean, green, and beautiful spaces are critical for the health of a community,” said Natalie Johnston-Russell, Executive Director of the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation. “Litter-free environments attract businesses, protect local wildlife, and create opportunities for friends, families, and neighbors to connect with one another. We’re thrilled to provide funding that will help that happen on a local level.”

The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation has a 45-year history of doing the little things that make a big difference in Georgia’s communities. Established in 1978, the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation aims to educate and inspire Georgians to act every day to improve and beautify their community environments. The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation supports more than 70 local affiliates across the state, and its programs represent 80% of Georgia’s population. The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation also strives to engage new communities and individuals in the efforts to end littering, promote recycling and waste reduction, and beautify communities. For more information, visit www.kgbf.org

For more information about the event on Friday, June 9th, contact Rockdale County Code Enforcement at 770.278.7112

*Vouchers can be redeemed by residents for one year from the date of the event.

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ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
May 23, 2023

U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock visited the site of Rockdale County’s future Restorative Justice Complex, located at 2800 Highway 138 SW, Conyers, GA 30094, on Monday, May 22, to tour the facility in support of the County’s mental health initiative. During this visit, Senator Warnock met with the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners and staff members to learn more about this portion of Rockdale County’s Stepping Up Initiative. The Stepping Up Initiative, led by Commissioner Dr. Doreen Williams, is adding the complex as an additional tool to continue to help assist those experiencing mental health issues and addictions as well as house organizations that are a part of Rockdale’s mental health community. The Complex will house the following:

• A Crisis Service Center which will provide short-term, 24/7, facility-based, walk-in
psychiatric/substance-related crisis evaluation and brief intervention services.
• Transitional Housing
• Grit & Grace Addiction Recovery Support Center
• View Point Health
• Community Service Board
• And an Emerging Certified Behavioral Health Community Center.

Senator Warnock has earmarked the facility for $1.9 million for the completion of the renovations and restoration of the facility. “I am grateful to be here and be a part of this move in the right direction,” Senator Reverend Warnock said of the day’s event. “The Restorative Justice Complex represents healing and restoration, and I am glad I was able to secure $1.9 million of congressional spending to aid in Rockdale County’s mental health efforts.” Construction on the complex is scheduled to begin in 2024.

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ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

May 15^th, 2023

Check Out the Probate Court’s New Website!

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale County Probate Court has launched a new website as of April 25th. Please visit RockdaleCountyProbateCourt.org to explore the new website! The website has been built to provide families, professionals, and the public with a user-friendly platform with various resources.

Visitors can access a complete, frequently asked questions page, court forms, videos, and the latest in probate court news, events, and court services. The probate court is receiving feedback on the website and its benefits; please email probatewebsitefeedback@rockdalecountyga.gov with suggestions or comments for the Probate Court.

Visit RockdaleCountyProbateCourt.org for more information, to provide feedback, and to explore the site.

For more information, please contact the Probate Court at 770-278-7700.

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