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Rockdale County Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr. Reappointed to Serve on ACCG’s Board of Managers
ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
May 12, 2023
Rockdale County Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr., Reappointed to Serve on ACCG’s Board of Managers
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale County Chairman Oz Nesbitt, Sr. was recently reappointed to serve as the Seat 1 National Association of Counties (NACo) Representative on the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG or Georgia’s County Association) Board of Managers. Gov. Brian Kemp swore in the 2023-2024 Board of Managers during a special luncheon at the ACCG Annual Conference at the Savannah Convention Center in Chatham County.
“Elected by their peers each spring, the ACCG Board of Managers is a group of dynamic leaders that serve as decision-makers on behalf of our organization,” said Director Dave Wills. “I would like to congratulate our newly installed Board and look forward to working alongside them to continue the work of advancing Georgia’s counties.”
Chairman Nesbitt has served two four-year terms as Commissioner Post 1 and is currently serving a 2nd four-year term as Chairman of Rockdale County’s Board of Commissioners in Conyers, Georgia. Chairman Nesbitt was appointed Vice Chair to the NACo Programs and Services Standing Committee in 2021 and was previously appointed as a member of the International Economic Development (IED) Task Force, the Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC) Steering Committee, and the Membership Standing Committee for the National Association of Counties (NACo) in 2020.
I am honored to be reappointed to serve on the ACCG Board of Managers, Chairman Nesbitt said. I look forward to continuing to contribute my time and talents to such a vital organization that keeps our counties moving forward.
For a complete list of the 2023-2024 ACCG Board of Managers, click here.
ACCG is Georgia’s county association and works on behalf of county officials and their communities by providing public policy and legislative advocacy, leadership development, civic and community engagement initiatives, insurance and retirement programs that specialize in local government needs, and other cost-saving programs. Formed in 1914 when county officials came together to help fund the state’s first highway department, ACCG today serves as a catalyst for advancing Georgia’s counties. For more information, go to www.accg.org.
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Rockdale Department of Water Resources Wins Awards at the Georgia Association of Water Professionals Conference!
ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
May 1st, 2023
Rockdale Department of Water Resources Wins Awards at the Georgia Association of Water Professionals Conference!
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Rockdale Water Resources (RWR) is proud to announce its 16th consecutive Platinum Award for 100% compliance, with no violations related to drinking water standards established by the Safe Drinking Water Act. The crown jewel of the RWR, The Gees Mill Water Treatment Plant, achieved the highest award a water system can achieve during the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Conference on April 18th and 19th. Along with the Platinum award, RWR’s Wastewater Treatment Facilities (Almand Branch, Honey Creek, Quigg Branch, Scott Creek, and Snapping Shoals) were all awarded the Gold awards.
While at the conference, RWR’s Water Treatment Employees competed and won 1st Place in the Drinking Water Contest for District 3, a district comprised of 14 counties. Rockdale moved on to compete in the statewide Drinking Water Contest and placed 3rd. This is a prestigious recognition, and Rockdale will move on to compete in the People’s Choice Award for Best Drinking Water this summer at GAWPs Annual Conference.
Congratulations to the RWR Water Treatment Plant Team, led by Plant Manager Mr. Vernoy Murray. Job well done!
For more information, please get in touch with Rockdale Water Resources by calling 770-278- 7450.
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Animal Services Calls Meeting on Current Strategic Plan
ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
April 25, 2023
Animal Services Calls Meeting on Current Strategic Plan
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – The Animal Services Department will be hosting a meeting open to the public on May 11, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to inform the public about the state of Animal Services.
The meeting will discuss updates concerning the strategic plan, including program phase breakdowns, key completed and ongoing initiatives, stats/figures, and plans for the future of Animal Services.
Residents, Animal Businesses, Rescue Groups, and Animal Rights Groups are encouraged to attend to learn about the work Animal Services has been accomplishing, to get involved with assisting the animals in the area, and to share their ideas with the division moving forward. Rockdale County Animal Services strive to lend a helping hand to the animals that need us.
For more information, please get in touch with CiJi Baker, Animal Control Division Manager, at 770-278-8412.
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ROCKDALE COUNTY LAUNCHES THE FITNESS COURT® PRIORITIZING COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN GEORGIA
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ROCKDALE COUNTY LAUNCHES THE FITNESS COURT®
PRIORITIZING COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN GEORGIA
New project is part of National Fitness Campaign – a nationwide initiative to build Healthy Communities
| ROCKDALE COUNTY MEDIA CONTACT:
Melisa Mims, Director Department of Public Relations | publicrelations@rockdalecountyga.gov| (770) 278-7013 |
NFC MEDIA CONTACT: Lindsay Valenti | lindsay@nfchq.com 518-596-3944 |
[ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA — April 20th, 2023] — On April 11th, 2023, Rockdale County unveiled an outdoor Fitness Court® at Wheeler Park, 1400 Parker Rd SE, improving and enhancing the quality of life for Georgia residents. This capital project is a featured part of the 2023 initiative launched by National Fitness Campaign (NFC), a nationwide wellness consulting firm that partners with municipalities and schools to plan, build and fund Healthy Communities. NFC’s award-winning initiative is now planning its 500th Healthy Community in America and is poised to deliver vital outdoor wellness programs helping to fight the obesity epidemic across the country.
This year, Rockdale County and dozens of other select recipients nationwide were awarded a $30,000 grant from NFC to help support the program. In addition to grant funding, SPLOST and general funding contributed to making the project possible in Conyers.
The new Fitness Court® at Wheeler Park is the world’s best outdoor gym and allows users to leverage their body weight to get a complete workout using seven stations. Created for adults aged 14 and older, the Fitness Court is adaptable for all fitness levels. Users can also download the free Fitness Court App — a coach-in-your-pocket style platform — that transforms the world’s best outdoor gym into a digitally supported wellness experience. The Fitness Court App is available for iOS and Android.
“When we as a community invest in our health, good things happen!” said Parks and Recreation Leadership, welcoming the court to our city. Parks and Recreation are currently looking for Fitness Ambassadors to help involve the community in using the new Fitness Court and give an in-person example of how simple the court is to use. Stop by Wheeler Park and check out the world’s best outdoor gym and continue to strive to engage in healthy activity.
For more information, please call Johnson Park Recreation Center at 770-278-7529 or visit www.nationalfitnesscampaign.com/fitness-court.
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