ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release September 18, 2023

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners is hosting a Reimagine Rockdale Strategic Planning Community Event on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 5:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. at Restoration Storehouse, 1400 Parker Rd SE, Conyers, GA 30094. The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners is thrilled to invite all residents back to participate to develop our strategic future together. This innovative “Building the Strategy” event is a follow-up to the community visioning event which took place last month. It will shape the future landscape of Rockdale County. The event aims to further explore feedback received from residents and other community stakeholders.

Our collaboration will provide valuable insights and ideas from our diverse community, guide decision-making, and set realistic goals for our county’s growth and development.

The Reimagine Rockdale Strategic Planning Event will be an engaging and innovative experience designed to include adult residents and youth from all walks of life. It will feature:

• Interactive Activities: Envision and articulate what Rockdale County may become within 5 to 20 years. Share aspirations and ideas for a thriving community that caters to everyone’s needs.
• Robust Discussions: Explore data and engage in discussing themes of infrastructure, public safety, technology, sustainability, public health, social services, community design, and more.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow residents, local businesses, and community organizations to forge strong partnerships to drive our collective vision forward.

This event activates a vital next step in our collective journey toward a vibrant, resilient, and sustainable future for Rockdale County.

For more information or to complete the survey, please visit www.reimaginerockdaletogether.com.

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ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

September 7, 2023

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – A powerful coalition of community leaders are coming together to address the critical issue of homelessness in Rockdale County. The Joint Conyers-Rockdale Homeless Task Force, initiated by Chairman Oz Nesbitt Sr., will include selected members put forth by Chairman Nesbitt Sr., Conyers Mayor Vince Evans, and Rockdale County School Superintendent Dr. Terry Oats as they collaborate to find ways to address homelessness in Rockdale County.

The Joint Homelessness Task Force is a collaborative effort driven by a shared commitment to positively impact the lives of homeless individuals and families in the community. It will be composed of fifteen (15) selected and dedicated task force members from various sectors, including Non-Profit Management, Social Services, Education, Mental Health, and Public Safety. The task force will be challenged to identify and develop quantifiable recommendations to combat homelessness within Rockdale County.

Chairman Oz Nesbitt Sr. expressed his support for the initiative, saying, “The housing crisis and homelessness is an issue that affects communities across the United States, and that includes Conyers and Rockdale. This task force is a step toward progress as we begin to address homelessness in our community. We have talked about it long enough, and it’s time for Rockdale to do something about it!”

An informal informational kick-off meeting will be held in October, followed by the establishment of regular meetings during the first quarter of 2024. Members will be asked to engage actively throughout the upcoming months, meeting as often as necessary to achieve the desired outcomes of this community-focused initiative successfully.

Additional task force updates will be provided as the initiative develops.

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ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

August 25^th, 2023

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. –  The Olivia Haydel Senior Center was honored with the Distinguished Service Award for elder abuse awareness and prevention. The award was presented by the Rockdale County PEARL (Protecting our Elderly and At-Risk with Resources for Better Living) Program at their annual senior luncheon on August 10.

PEARL increases awareness of abuse and safeguards the vulnerable members of our community.  Senior Services, a member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), provides specific resources and case management for elderly and disabled adults who are affected by exploitation and neglect.  PEARL Coordinator Bernadette Synder says, “The greatest thing about teamwork is that you always have great people on your side” regarding the program’s success.

The Olivia Haydel Senior Center is part of the Senior Services umbrella organization that has been part of the Rockdale County government for over 35 years.  Senior Services is a proud Division of the Parks and Recreation Department and provides creative outlets, activities, and resources for residents aged 60 and over.

Residents who need to report adult abuse or neglect or desire more information about the PEARL program may call 770-278-8216.

For additional information about Senior Services and the many programs available, call 770-278-7230 or visit www.rockdalecountyga.gov.

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ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Aug. 24, 2023

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale County is holding its ever-popular Paper Shredding event for Rockdale residents and business owners on Sat., Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the rear parking lot of Rockdale Career Academy (RCA) at 1064 Culpepper Drive, Conyers, 30094. The free, half-day event will provide the public with a place to safely discard and recycle old documents.

For several years the event was known to be held at 1400 Parker Road, but due to other events in the area, this year, it will take place in the rear parking lot at RCA. At this location, participants should access the rear parking lot via the school’s entrance on Flat Shoals Road. There is a maximum of 4 banker boxes per vehicle allowed for paper shredding. Participants must provide a photo ID as proof of an address in the County. A Cut Above Shredding, a professional paper shredding company, will have paper shredding trucks on site and will securely handle all items under the close supervision of government staff. This event operates on a first-come,first-served basis. There will be two shredding trucks on site for the event. However, once the shredding trucks are full, shredding services for the day will end. Papers that are loose, folded, or in envelopes are accepted.

Please remember to remove all foreign objects from papers to be shredded, including spring loader/binder clips or glue and adhesives. Additional items that are not accepted include photographs, hanging metal file folders, and three-ring binders. The event is weather-dependent. Should the forecast predict rain, this will render the equipment inoperable, and the event will have to be scheduled for a later date and time.

For more information, please contact Rockdale County Public Relations at public.relations@rockdalecountyga.gov or 770-278-7050.

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