ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 5^th, 2023

Rockdale County 4-H Members Win Big in District Public Speaking Competition!

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – The Georgia 4-H Project Achievement process empowers young people with skills for a lifetime. Rockdale County 4-H has just concluded the 2022-2023 4-H District Project Achievement (Public Speaking) program, where students choose a project area of interest, research the topic, and prepare and deliver a presentation.

During the first weekend of March, 405 youth across Northwest District traveled to Rock Eagle 4-H Center to compete in the Junior/Senior District Project Achievement Competition. Rockdale County was represented by thirteen 4-H’ers who had prepared for months. Additionally, they work year-round to prepare a portfolio/resume document for their project area. Rockdale County 4-H had three high school members place first in their category.

Roderick Sneed presented in the Engineering & Mechanics category, Kelsey Andries presented in the Performing Arts Drama category, and Crosby McFall presented in the Public Speaking category. Among the 57 youth from Northwest District, these three will advance to the state-level competition this summer. They will spend a week in Atlanta competing to become a Master 4-H’er, the highest honor a Georgia 4-H’er can achieve.

Rockdale County 4-H staff is incredibly proud of all competing 4-Hers for stepping outside their comfort zone and showing Americans that public speaking should not be feared; it should be fun!

For more information about Rockdale County 4-H, including participating in next year’s competition, upcoming summer activities, and camps, contact the Rockdale County 4-H office at 770—278-7373 or visit us at 1127 West Ave. SW, Conyers, GA 30012.

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ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

March 23, 2023

Chairman Oz Nesbitt Presents the 14th Annual Lend-A-Ham Giveaway

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Chairman Oz Nesbitt will host his 14th Annual Lend-A-Ham Giveaway on April 2nd at 3 p.m. Volunteers will give away the hams at the Olivia Haydel Senior Center – 1240 Dogwood Dr. SW Conyers, GA.

Frozen ham donations are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week at Courtesy Dodge, 1890 Dogwood Drive in Conyers, and 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Olivia Haydel Senior Center until March 31st. The hams will be distributed on April 2nd at 3 p.m. at the Olivia Haydel Senior Center, 1240 Dogwood Drive SW, Conyers. The distributions are first come, first served.

Once arriving at the Senior Center, citizens will drive to a designated area to receive the donation. They must remain in their cars during the pick-up. The Public Relations Department’s Community Outreach Coordinator, Catrena Carter, oversees this event.

For more information, don’t hesitate to contact Catrena Carter at Catrena.Carter@rockdalecountyga.gov or call her at 470-914-3657.

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ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

March 22, 2023

Parks and Recreation is Hiring for Summer Staff

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale Parks and Recreation Department is now hiring for their Summer Staff, including Full-time Recreation Leader I, Therapeutic Rec Leader II, and Lifeguards. These various positions are open for bright, creative, and enthusiastic staff to carry out our Summer Camp, Sports Clinics, Therapeutic Rec programs, and lifeguarding at Johnson Park indoor pool and Costley Mill Beach.

Employment opportunities are for the season between May 1st to September 1st. Individuals interested in applying are encouraged to look on the Rockdale County website here: https://rockdalecountyga.gov/ and click the employment button.

For more information, please get in touch with Parks and Recreation by calling 770-278-7295.

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ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

March 14, 2023

Board of Assessors Offers Extended Office Hours on April 1^st

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. –   The Board of Assessor’s office will open on Saturday, April 1st, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 1st is the last day to file for Homestead Exemption. The Board of Assessors will use the extended office hours to assist residents with questions on filing their Homestead Exemption.

A homestead exemption reduces the property taxes homeowners owe on their legal residence. Residents are urged to determine eligibility, gather the necessary documents, then file their exemption. The Board of Assessors office is at 981 Milstead Ave, Conyers, GA 30012.

For more information, contact the Board of Assessors office at 770-278-7676 or visit the Homestead Exemption page here: https://rockdalecountyga.gov/homestead-exemption/.

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