ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Oct. 20, 2022

Board of Assessors Meeting Schedule for Remainder of 2022

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale County Board of Assessors (BOA) holds recurring meetings every 1^st and 3^rd Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. These meetings are open to the public and Rockdale County recommends citizens to attend. Their meetings are held at 981 Milstead Ave., Conyers, GA 30012 in the Board of Assessors conference room.  Their schedule for the rest of 2022 will be as follows:

• November 3^rd
• November 17^th
• December 1^st
• December 15^th

The Board of Assessors is charged with the annual valuation of all property in Rockdale County (real estate and personal).

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ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 30, 2022

Meeting Announcement to Update Hazard Mitigation Plan

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – The Rockdale County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) announces the kick-off meeting regarding the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (HMP). This public meeting is required for the planning committee and will be open to the public to provide input for our Hazard and Mitigation solutions.

The Rockdale County HMP update is prepared to address the risk to life and property resulting from a wide range of natural and technological hazards. This plan update will provide homes, businesses, and communities with safeguards to mitigate the impacts of hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, hazardous materials, and other natural and technological hazards.

The public meeting will take place on Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at J.P. Carr Community Center. Rockdale County Citizens are urged to attend this public meeting to learn more about HMP update, and for citizens to provide necessary feedback to solution strategies that will affect Rockdale County.

For more information about this meeting email gerald.woodridge@rockdalecountyga.gov or call EMA at 470-313-1563

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ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 20, 2022

Volunteers Needed for Rivers Alive Cleanup

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – (September 16, 2022) Volunteers are needed for a Rivers Alive community waterway cleanup planned for Saturday, October 8 at Pine Log Park from 9:00AM – 12: 00PM.

The cleanup is sponsored by Rockdale County and the City of Conyers governments. Volunteers will be provided with gloves, safety vests, masks, water, and will receive a free t-shirt. “Conyers Walmart Store #2475 is a proud supporter of cleanup efforts in donating funds for supplies.”

The cleanup begins at 9:00AM, Volunteers should access Pine Log Park via the park’s entrance at 1451 Pine Log Road, where they will check in with staff and receive instructions. Stormwater tax credits are available for participating city and county residents.

“We welcome individuals, families, organizations, and anyone interested in volunteering some time to clean up a waterway in our community,” said Stormwater Manager Melissa Staton. “This is a great way to give back while making waterways that run through our community healthier.”

For more information and to sign up, contact Melissa Staton at 770-929-4298 or Melissa.staton@conyersga.gov or Klon Waldrip at

klon.waldrip@rockdalecountyga.gov. More information about Rivers Alive is available at https://riversalive.georgia.gov

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