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Rockdale Senior Service Announces the Epic Return of the “Eagle”

For Immediate Release

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale County is proud to announce the return of the Veteran Transportation Program via the specially designed vehicle called the “Eagle”. This program assists honorably discharged Rockdale County veterans of any age with trips to the Veterans Hospital in Decatur and the VA clinics in Stockbridge and Covington.

Veterans may be picked up for the trip at either their home, the Veterans Affairs office, or at Rockdale Senior Services. The Veteran Transportation Program offers additional personnel to assist the veteran in and out of their appointments along with open spots for caregivers to attend the appointment with their loved one. Veterans must register for the transportation program before scheduling medical appointments. Transportation hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Veterans are requested to schedule medical appointments falling within reasonable transportation hours.

To register for this program, please contact the Rockdale Senior Services Transportation Manager at 770-278-7284. Once registered, book a ride by calling 770-278-7284. Our Veterans served us, and now we want to serve them.

For more information, please contact the Transportation Manager at 770-278-7284.

Rockdale County Board of Assessors to Offer Extended Office Hours

ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

February 3, 2022

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA. – Rockdale County Board of Assessors is offering extended hours on Sat., March 26, 2022 from 8 a.m. – Noon at their offices, located at 981 Milstead Ave., Conyers, GA 30012.

“We owe it to the citizens of Rockdale County to be as accessible as possible to ensure they are able to ask questions regarding their property assessments and exemptions. We realize the need to sometimes do things outside of the scope of our daily operations to assist those who cannot get to our office during normal business hours. Our goal is to put citizens first with an emphasis on our seniors,” Will Barkley, Board of Assessors Chairman said.

The deadline for filing for Homestead Exemption is April 1st every year. To be eligible for Homestead Exemption, you must own and reside in the property as your primary residence prior to January 1 of the tax year. Upon filing, you must have a Georgia driver’s license or Georgia ID with the property address for which you are applying for the exemption. Proof of residency includes water, gas or electric bills, car registration and/or voter’s registration prior to January 1 of the taxable year.

For more information, contact the Board of Assessors Office at 770-278-7676.

Citizens Input Sought

ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

February 4, 2022

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to create a new public facilities authority to help facilitate its plan for future growth.

As mentioned previously, the authority will provide the County, the School District and the City of Conyers with an additional method of financing government projects. Bonds issued by the authority will have the lowest possible interest rates and cost of issuance. The authority can raise capital to be used in the acquisition, design, and construction of public facilities. The County is limited by the Georgia Constitution in its ability to contractually commit expenditures of public funds beyond one year. A public facilities authority can commit expenditures up to 40 years. This arrangement also keeps ownership of these facilities within public entities.

Creating a public facilities authority requires an act of the Georgia legislature. The intent is to have the legislation approved during the 2022 Georgia General Assembly, which is currently in session.

Citizens are encouraged to attend one of the three virtual public information sessions to gain additional information, insight and knowledge about the proposed legislation involving the public facilities authority.

Session 1: Wednesday, February 16 at 6 p.m.
Session 2: Thursday, February 17 at 6 p.m.
Session 3: Saturday, February 19 at 10 a.m.

Any person wishing to speak during these virtual sessions is requested to register in advance by contacting the Rockdale County Department of Public Relations via email (publicrelations@rockdalecountyga.gov) by 5 p.m. the day before the session in which said person would like to speak.

For more information contact Jennifer Rutledge, Executive Director of Legislative Affairs at 770-278-7009.

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Rockdale County Reflects Upon the “Black Church Experience” During February 2022’s Black History Month

ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

February 1, 2022

Rockdale County Reflects Upon the “Black Church Experience” During February 2022’s Black History Month

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Throughout the month of February, the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners invites citizens to humbly reflect upon the “Black Church Experience” via its presentation of unique stories, insights into the historical significance of the Black Church within our community, and presentations from local Pastors and Praise and Worship teams.

A 3-part docuseries will be presented on Rockdale 23 (Comcast cable channel 23) and will be shared on all Rockdale County social media platforms with the handle: RockdaleGov beginning February 1, 2022. Viewers can watch the videos on demand at: vimeo.com/RockdaleGov or on Rockdale 23 YouTube. The docuseries will highlight the significant contributions the Black Church has made to the community, and feature brief conversations with members of the clergy, community leaders and citizens sharing their unique stories and insights into what the Black Church means to them. The docuseries release dates are:

February 1 – Episode 1, The History of the Black Church
February 8 – Episode 2, Praise and Worship in the Black Church
February 15 – Episode 3, The Role of Ushers in the Black Church

Additionally, throughout the period of February 22 – February 24, 2022, additional presentations of the “Black Church Experience” will include featured presentations from local Pastors and Praise and Worship teams held at 7 p.m. in the Rockdale Auditorium. This event will be free and open to the public. Additional details will be provided as the dates approach.