Yesterday, Governor Kemps mandated closure of all Georgia school districts resulted in the extension of our districts school closure through Tuesday, March 31. I have a feeling after everything that's happened, no one will send their sick kids to school. Threats of harming another Talks also centered around COVID-19, with 24/7 PCR Test vending machines being established across the three counties. Get daily sports headlines from the Rockdale Citizen delivered to your email inbox. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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., Im excited to participate in this partnership, and I will continue to build a strong relationship with Chairman Oz Nesbitt, ChairwomanNicole Hendrickson and Rockdale and Gwinnett Counties, said Banes. Get headlines from the Rockdale Citizen delivered daily to your email inbox. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Get the most popular posts onRockdaleNewtonCitizen.com from the previous week emailed to you every Monday morning. E-SPLOST. Scenes from the opening day of Atlanta Dream Training Camp on May 1, 2023. ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. - Rockdale County announces its facilities will reopen to the public on Tuesday, July 6, with the exception of Johnson Park, Senior Services and Animal Services. Nov. 15, 2022 Get headlines from the Rockdale Citizen delivered daily to your email inbox. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. Be Truthful. The authority can raise capital to be used in the acquisition, design, and construction of public facilities. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! Be Nice. This is a great way to give back while making waterways that run through our community healthier., For more information and to sign up, contact Melissa Staton at 770-929-4298 or Melissa.staton@conyersga.gov or Klon Waldrip at klon.waldrip@rockdalecountyga.gov. High near 70F. There was a problem saving your notification. RCPS Reopening Webpage (CLICK HERE) 2930 Highway 20 NE, Conyers, GA 30012. The elementary virtual option will have teachers designated solely for virtual classes; the middle and high school virtual option will be through the existing Rockdale Virtual Campus, which also has designated virtual teachers. Pastor explains participation in Rockdale County gun buyback, BD Covington plant has agreed to temporary shutdown, The school was closed on Monday because of the illness, Family grieves death of their 22-year-old son after Gwinnett County double shooting, Online petition to deannex the City of South Fulton has hundreds of signatures, Veterinarian shares summertime safety tips for pets. I impaneled three cross-functional committees to research and develop flexible plans for safely reopening schools in the fall, said Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Terry Oatts. Session 1: Wednesday, February 16 at 6 p.m. But I still can't understand how a virus could spread like this in such a short amount of time," said Colson. 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. Rockdale County, Georgia.All rights reserved. CONYERS - Rockdale County Public Schools will offer students a choice between virtual instruction and five-days-a-week in-person instruction in the 2021-2022 school year, with teachers.