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Chairman Oz Nesbitt Presents the 14th Annual Lend-A-Ham Giveaway
ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
March 23, 2023
Chairman Oz Nesbitt Presents the 14th Annual Lend-A-Ham Giveaway
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Chairman Oz Nesbitt will host his 14th Annual Lend-A-Ham Giveaway on April 2nd at 3 p.m. Volunteers will give away the hams at the Olivia Haydel Senior Center – 1240 Dogwood Dr. SW Conyers, GA.
Frozen ham donations are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week at Courtesy Dodge, 1890 Dogwood Drive in Conyers, and 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Olivia Haydel Senior Center until March 31st. The hams will be distributed on April 2nd at 3 p.m. at the Olivia Haydel Senior Center, 1240 Dogwood Drive SW, Conyers. The distributions are first come, first served.
Once arriving at the Senior Center, citizens will drive to a designated area to receive the donation. They must remain in their cars during the pick-up. The Public Relations Department’s Community Outreach Coordinator, Catrena Carter, oversees this event.
For more information, don’t hesitate to contact Catrena Carter at Catrena.Carter@rockdalecountyga.gov or call her at 470-914-3657.
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Parks and Recreation is Hiring for Summer Staff
ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
March 22, 2023
Parks and Recreation is Hiring for Summer Staff
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale Parks and Recreation Department is now hiring for their Summer Staff, including Full-time Recreation Leader I, Therapeutic Rec Leader II, and Lifeguards. These various positions are open for bright, creative, and enthusiastic staff to carry out our Summer Camp, Sports Clinics, Therapeutic Rec programs, and lifeguarding at Johnson Park indoor pool and Costley Mill Beach.
Employment opportunities are for the season between May 1st to September 1st. Individuals interested in applying are encouraged to look on the Rockdale County website here: https://www.rockdalecountyga.gov/ and click the employment button.
For more information, please get in touch with Parks and Recreation by calling 770-278-7295.
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Board of Assessors Offers Extended Office Hours on April 1st
ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
March 14, 2023
Board of Assessors Offers Extended Office Hours on April 1st
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – The Board of Assessor’s office will open on Saturday, April 1st, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 1st is the last day to file for Homestead Exemption. The Board of Assessors will use the extended office hours to assist residents with questions on filing their Homestead Exemption.
A homestead exemption reduces the property taxes homeowners owe on their legal residence. Residents are urged to determine eligibility, gather the necessary documents, then file their exemption. The Board of Assessors office is at 981 Milstead Ave, Conyers, GA 30012.
For more information, contact the Board of Assessors office at 770-278-7676 or visit the Homestead Exemption page here: https://www.rockdalecountyga.gov/homestead-exemption/.
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Transit Development Plan – Open House
ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
March 13, 2023
Transit Development Plan – Open House
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale County Department of Transportation is hosting an Open House, and the public is encouraged to attend. The open house will be held on March 21st from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at J.P Carr Community Center – 981 Taylor St., Conyers, GA 30012.
Stop by to learn more about the Rockdale County Transit Development Plan and to share your feedback by attending an in-person open house meeting. Public input about transportation challenges and concerns is crucial to the Rockdale Transit Development Plan process.
The open house will allow the public to review information related to the plan and provide feedback on safety improvements at intersections, pedestrian facilities like sidewalks, and additional information related to local transit services. The project team will be on hand to answer questions. Anyone unable to attend this event can also ask questions or submit comments to: rockdaletdp@tcfatl.com
For more information, please contact The Rockdale Department of Transportation at 770-278-7200 or visit the Transit Development Plan website here: https://www.rockdalecountytdp.com/
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958 Milstead Ave.
Conyers, GA 30012
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