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Rockdale County to Host 2nd Electronics Recycling & Paper Shredding Event of 2022
ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Sept. 16, 2022
Rockdale County to Host 2nd Electronics Recycling & Paper Shredding Event of 2022
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful (KCRB) is holding the second of two Electronics Recycling & Paper Shredding events in 2022 for Rockdale residents and business owners on Sat., Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the parking lot of 1400 Parker Road, Conyers, 30094.
The free, half-day event will provide the public a place to safely discard and recycle old documents and electronics, regardless of working condition. Due to other events in the area, participants can access Parker Road from Flat Shoals Road or from Iris Drive to Royal Drive and Commercial Drive.
There is a maximum of 4 banker boxes per vehicle allowed for paper shredding, and participants must provide photo ID as proof of an address in the County for both shredding and recycling. Professional electronics recycling and paper shredding companies will securely handle all items on site under the close supervision of government staff. Once the shredding truck is full, shredding services for the day will end.
Cash fees will apply to certain items for electronics recycling, including $25 each for TVs and CRT monitors. All other electronics are free to recycle. The following is a list of items accepted/not accepted at the event.
All items brought to the event will be recycled and shredded on a first come, first serve basis.
ACCEPTED ITEMS:
Paper Shredding
Papers that are loose, folded or in envelopes.
Electronics Recycling
| Audio equipment | Floppy disks | RAM devices |
| Answering machines | Gateways | Receivers |
| Batteries (alkaline, lithium,
UPS, Ni-MH, Ni-CAD, car, motorcycle, rechargeable, laptop) |
GPS units | Remote controls |
| Blu-ray players | Handheld electronic games | Repeaters |
| Bluetooth devices | Hard drives | Routers |
| Business phones/systems | HDDs | SSDs |
| Cable | Headphones | SD cards |
| Cable boxes | Hospital equipment | Satellite receiver box |
| Cameras (disposable, film, digital) | Inkjet cartridges | Scanners |
| CD players | iPads | Security equipment |
| CD-ROMs | IT equipment | Servers |
| Cell phones | Keyboards | Server cabinets |
| Charging cables | Laptops | Server racks |
| Check processing equipment | LCD monitors | Smartwatches |
| Circuit boards | Medical equipment | Speakers |
| Computers | Memory | Stereos |
| Copiers | Modems | Switches |
| CPUs (central processing) | Mother board | Tablets |
| Credit/debit card
readers/processors |
MP3 players | Telephones |
| DVD players | Network bridges | Toner (unused) |
| Desktops | Network hubs | Transmitters |
| Disk arrays | Panelboards | Typewriters |
| Docking stations | PC | USB flash drives |
| Earpieces | PC power supplies | Uninterrupted power
supplies (UPS) |
| Ethernet hubs | PDAs (personal digital
assistant) |
VCR players |
| Extension cords | Peripherals | Video games |
| External hard drives | Picture printers | Video game consoles |
| Fax machines | Phone systems | Video game controllers |
| Firewalls | Plotters | Video recorders |
| Fitness trackers | Point of Sale Systems | Walkie-talkies |
| Flat screen monitors | Power distribution units | Wireless Access Point |
| Power strips | Wirings | |
| Printers | X-ray film | |
| Projectors | ||
| Radios |
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:
Paper Shredding
Papers containing foreign objects such as spring loader/binder clips or glue/adhesives
Photographs
Hanging metal file folders
Three-ring binders
Electronics Recycling
Projection/Console TV’s Tires Coffee makers
Washer/Dryers Toaster ovens Freezers
Vacuum cleaners De-Humidifiers Blenders
Speakers (wooden) Gas-powered tools Mixers
Gas grill tanks Household trash Ovens
Battery-powered tools Microwave ovens Hair dryers
Liquid-containing devices Radioactive material Ceiling fans
Humidifiers Refrigerators
For more information, please contact KCRB at kcrb@rockdalecountyga.gov or 770-278-7050.
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Chairman Nesbitt to Host 2nd Shop Talk of 2022
ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Sept. 15, 2022
Chairman Nesbitt to Host 2nd Shop Talk of 2022
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale County Chairman, Oz Nesbitt, Sr., will host the second Shop Talk forum of the year. This event, held at local barbershops and salons, connects the community with government staff and officials. This event will be held at Headquarterz Barbershop located at 1180 West Ave SW C, Conyers, GA 30012 on Saturday, October 15th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This Shop Talk will feature the following speakers to answer questions and concerns from a candid audience:
- Marian McDaniel, Fire and Rescue Chief
- Maureen Wood, Juvenile Court Judge
- Brian Kelley, Department of Transportation Director
Shop Talk is a grass-roots approach to getting to know the community by interacting and engaging in an “open air” dialogue. The series will also be introducing government officials and staff to those who may not know who they are, what their roles are and their duties and responsibilities.
For more information, please contact the Department of Public Relations at 770-278-7050.
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Rockdale County Board of Elections Celebrates National Voter Registration Day
ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
September 13, 2022
Rockdale County Board of Elections Celebrates National Voter Registration Day
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – In recognition of National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 20, the Rockdale County Board of Elections is hosting a “Know Before You Go” voter information rally. Citizens are invited to stop by the Board of Elections Office at 1115 West Avenue, SW from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm on September 20 to:
| · Register to vote | · Verify your voter registration is up to date |
| · Know where to vote | · Confirm all voting dates/times |
| · Pick up a sample ballot | · Request a by-mail absentee ballot |
Those who are not able to attend the rally on Sept. 20 are encouraged to visit this link: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ to register to vote and to ensure that their voter information is current and accurate. Citizens may also register to vote online at https://georgia.gov/register-vote.
Rockdale County Voters may obtain a Sample Ballot from the Rockdale County website. Hover over ‘County Departments’ tab, click Board of Elections and look for the Sample Ballot tab. A Sample Ballot will also be included in homeowners’ water bill beginning this month.
The deadline to register for the Nov. 8 General Election is Oct. 11.
For more information, contact the Rockdale County Board of Elections Office at 770-278-7333.
GWINNETT, NEWTON, ROCKDALE COUNTY LEADERS HOLD FIRST-EVER COLLABORATIVE MEETING
NEWS RELEASE
Gwinnett | Newton | Rockdale
(Lawrenceville, Ga., Sept. 6, 2022) – Three county commission chairpersons recently got together with one goal – to sustain and strengthen bonds in public health, mental health and communications.
Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson planted the seeds for the idea of what’s now named the Tri-County Collaboration Meeting. The inaugural event, hosted by Rockdale County Chairman Oz Nesbitt, also included Newton County Chairman Marcello Banes, GNR Public Health Director Audrey Arona, M.D. and View Point Health Director Jennifer Hibbard.
“This collaborative – which unites us through a shared public health and mental health district – allows us to talk about strategies, successes, and common barriers, so we can forge solutions together,” said Hendrickson. “I am committed to strengthening this partnership with my neighboring counties because it will ultimately enhance the services for residents in this district.”
“Collaborative discussions and networking have always been important and ongoing between Rockdale, Newton and Gwinnett Counties,” said Nesbitt. “The culmination of our joint efforts further solidifies our shared vision toward a unified understanding and commitment for coordinated, focused public health and mental health initiatives for our citizens; a strategic review and implementation of business development plans that positively support our communities’ growth; as well as our commitment to a purposeful, dynamic understanding of the impact of future transportation, transit and housing needs.”
“I’m excited to participate in this partnership, and I will continue to build a strong relationship with Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson and Rockdale and Gwinnett Counties,” said Banes. “This will be great for our communities and our region as we continue to push forward together.”
A few key takeaways from the meeting include:
Mental Health
View Point Health was successful with its co-responder model in both Gwinnett and Newton Counties. When a call comes in about a person experiencing a mental health crisis, a mental licensed clinician and police officer will both respond to the scene. This model has been adopted by several cities within the County. As a result, 98 percent of patients have been diverted from jail to get the care they need.
COVID-19 and Monkeypox
Talks also centered around COVID-19, with 24/7 PCR Test vending machines being established across the three counties. Arona said the Omicron-adapted booster will be available in September.
Concerning Monkeypox, Arona stated that misinformation about the viral disease has caused widespread panic. She said the virus is typically spread through direct, prolonged skin-to-skin contact to someone with exposed lesions. Both Newton County Schools reported their first case in late August.
NARCAN and the OPIOID Crisis
A number of overdose cases have been reported across the districts. As a result, View Point Health has been working with law enforcement officers to administer NARCAN in emergencies. The nasal spray works as an OPIOID antagonist and can be lifesaving.
The next Tri-County Collaboration meeting will take place in Gwinnett County.
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