ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Dec. 22, 2022

Contact: Melisa Mims, Director
Department of Public Relations
(770) 278-7013

Rockdale Water Resources Advises Citizens to Be Aware of Impersonators Attempting to Enter Homes

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale County Water Resources (RWR) is advising citizens to be aware of individuals impersonating county employees attempting to enter homes to conduct free water samples, after reports of incidents occurring in neighboring Gwinnett County.

Reports say the suspect was offering to collect free lead and copper samples to gain access into customers’ homes. Most attempts have been targeted towards Spanish-speaking families living in the Norcross area.

While no reports have been made in Rockdale County, RWR is asking its customers to be vigilant, to protect themselves and their families from this threat.
• If anyone claiming to be a Rockdale County employee asks to take water samples inside your home, do not let them in.
• Call 911 if you feel unsafe.

For any questions or concerns regarding this report, please contact RWR at 770-278-7500.

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ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
12/20/2022
Contact: Melisa Mims, Director
Department of Public Relations
(770) 278-7013

Rockdale County Opens Warming Center

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency will be opening a warming center for the community to use during the weekend. Through frigid winter temperatures, it is imperative to raise awareness among community members for those needing a place to go to escape the cold.

The warming center will be open from Dec. 22nd to Dec. 26th at J.P Carr Gym, 90 Hardin St SW, Conyers, GA 30012. The center will be open evenings from 7 pm to 7 am Thursday through Sunday and during the day on Friday and Saturday. Intake in the evenings it is 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. During the day on Friday and Saturday intake is from 7:00 am to 8:30 am.

Anyone staying in the warming center must follow the county’s COVID-19 protocols which include rapid testing and temperature checks. Wearing a mask and social distancing are highly recommended. Please help spread the word to those who are at risk of this weekend’s freezing temperatures.

For more information, please call the Emergency Management Agency at 770-278-8405.

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ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
December 9, 2022

Contact: Melisa Mims, Director
Department of Public Relations
(770) 278-7013

Public Notice: Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr.’s Infrastructure Planning Task Force

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – The Chairman’s Infrastructure Planning Task Force is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the JP Carr Community Center (981 Taylor Street, Conyers, GA 30012).
The meeting will include an activity specifically designed to provide each designated task force community member with additional access and understanding of information regarding the infrastructure of Rockdale County. The agenda for the meeting will be posted at the meeting location 24 hours in advance of the meeting. The public is invited to attend and observe the proceedings of these educational data-driven meetings.

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ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
November 28, 2022

Contact: Melisa Mims, Director
Department of Public Relations
(770) 278-7013

Chairman Announces an Infrastructure Planning Task Force

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. –  Rockdale County announced the creation of the Chairman’s Infrastructure Planning Task Force. In partnership with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), the Task Force will strive to facilitate a timely critical overview and analysis of Rockdale County’s potential future infrastructure needs to help plan for the future of Rockdale County.
The Rockdale County Infrastructure Planning Task Force is comprised of approximately 30 community members, and 14 County Department experts and leaders. The members for the Task Force will share insights, thoughts, and recommendations that proactively support Metro-Atlanta/Rockdale County economic development designs, population growth data analysis, transportation constraints and opportunities for real-timeand future focused community growth and development.

“We’re pivoting for progress! As Rockdale County continues to embrace opportunities for Economic Development, we must also educate and inform our citizenry of internal action steps that highlight the preparedness and readiness of our current and future infrastructure. As we continue to collaborate with the Atlanta Regional Commission, City of Conyers, Rockdale County Public Schools and other community partners, monitoring trends in our growth, demographics and tax digest all are essential in planning ahead. The future of Rockdale is strong and resilient,” stated Chairman/CEO, Oz Nesbitt, Sr.

The Task Force is set to complete their work by March 2023 and present at an upcoming Board of Commissioners’ Meeting on their findings, recommendations on priorities, and provide a system for the community to have easier access to infrastructure information. The first meeting of the Rockdale County Infrastructure Task Force will take place Tuesday, November 29, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the JP Carr Community Center (981 Taylor Street, Conyers, GA 30012).
The meeting will include a presentation by Atlanta Regional Commission and will discuss the infrastructure of Rockdale County. The agenda for the meeting will be posted at the meeting location 24 hours in advance of the meeting. The public is welcome to observe the proceedings.

For information on upcoming Task Force meetings visit https://rockdalecountyga.gov. Meetings are open for public viewing.

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