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From the 11/6 Citizen Poll From the 11/6 Citizen Poll

“Coming next fall to a theater near you. The Three Stooges leave town. Show times 7 a.m., 7 p.m. Three men come to town one day and tried and help out. We thought they were painters because they tried to paint a pretty picture. Soon we realized... [Read more of this editorial]

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2012 Presidential Candidates 2012 Presidential Candidates

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Vaughn up for 4th district Vaughn up for 4th district

Rockdale News By Michelle Kim mkim@rockdalenews.com 678-750-5037 The Republican effort to win the newly remapped fourth congressional district has begun with a bid from Henry County church pastor Chris Vaughn. Vaughn, 45, has been the senior pastor of The Landing church since 2008 and has lived in Rockdale County in the Meadowbrook subdivision since... [Read more of this article]

GAGOP Grassroots Newsletter: December 21, 2011 GAGOP Grassroots Newsletter: December 21, 2011

  Forward Email In this Issue Message from Chairman Sue P. Everhart Join the GAGOP President’s Club Holiday Message from GAGOP Faith Based Outreach Chairman Terri Green GAGOP Online: Polk County GOP Joins Facebook! Paulding County Republican Women Host... [Read more of this article]

December Newsletter/Immigration Update December Newsletter/Immigration Update

Immigration Update Earlier this week, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it has agreed to review the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit striking down portions of the State of Arizona’s immigration law. My office, along with 10 other Attorneys General, asked that the U.S. Supreme Court review the fundamental question... [Read more of this article]

MEGA VOTE – NOVEMBER 21, 2011 MEGA VOTE – NOVEMBER 21, 2011

MEGANovember 21, 2011 From:Congress.org In this MegaVote for Georgia’s 4th Congressional District:Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations House: National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 House: Fiscal 2012 Agriculture Appropriations House: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of... [Read more of this article]

GAGOP/CNN Presidential Debate GAGOP/CNN Presidential Debate

Dear Friend, We have some very exciting news to share with our most loyal supporters like you! The Georgia Republican Party will be partnering with CNN to host the 2012 Super Tuesday Republican Presidential Debate. The first of its kind for our state, we are thrilled to be putting Georgia front and center just days before the March 6th Primary! Help... [Read more of this article]

New Board of Elections Member New Board of Elections Member

Many of you know by now that Jonny Brown was elected as our new member of the Board of Elections. After the November 4th hearing, I decided to err on the side of caution and began the selection process for possible replacement candidates.  For various reasons, the list of viable candidates narrowed quickly due to current obligations and/or eligibility... [Read more of this article]

County set to vote on redevelopment plan County set to vote on redevelopment plan

Rockdale Citizen By Rachel Bunn (81) Friday, November 4, 2011   CONYERS — The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to adopt an urban redevelopment plan at its Nov. 8 meeting. #The urban redevelopment plan, which also includes an opportunity zone, will focus on 1,600 acres that runs along Interstate 20 from DeKalb... [Read more of this article]

Licensed jobs hit in new immigration law Licensed jobs hit in new immigration law

By Jeremy Redmon The Atlanta Journal-Constitution   Enforcing a major part of Georgia’s strict new immigration law could delay licenses for tens of thousands accountants, nurses and many other professionals by an additional three to four months, Secretary of State Brian Kemp said Friday. Georgia business leaders are concerned such delays, stemming... [Read more of this article]

Bowie announces run for Rockdale clerk of courts office Bowie announces run for Rockdale clerk of courts office

ROCKDALE CITIZEN By Jay Jones (785) jay.jones@rockdalecitizen.com As of Wednesday, November 2, 2011   CONYERS — Paralegal and former county director of legal affairs Holly Bowie announced she plans to run for Rockdale County clerk of courts in 2012. #Bowie said she was approached by several people in the legal community who urged her... [Read more of this article]

Jason Hill to run for Chairman of BOC Jason Hill to run for Chairman of BOC

It is with commitment and determination that I have decided to enter the race for election as the Chairman of the Rockdale Board of Commissioners. I join the majority of Rockdale citizens who are dissatisfied with the current leadership. Rockdale County deserves better and more responsible leadership than we’ve had in the last three years. I have... [Read more of this article]

Harrison to bid for Post I Commissioner Harrison to bid for Post I Commissioner

By Staff Reports news@rockdalenews.com Posted: September 15, 2011 11:06 p.m. Tom Harrison may be a familiar sight in Rockdale from his involvement with many non-profits and his work as Santa Claus. But Harrison is aiming for something a little more serious in fall 2012 – the Post I Commission seat. Click HERE to read the entire story  Read More →