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Rockdale deputy arrested on molestation charges |
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Thursday, 23 May 2013 16:56 | Written by Administrator
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A deputy with the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office was arrested and terminated on Thursday following accusations of child molestation in Conyers.
Joseph Robert Harding, 23, of Conyers, was arrested by the Conyers Police Department on May 23, 2013 following an investigation into claims that he molested a known juvenile female acquaintance in April 2013. The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of the investigation and conducted an immediate internal investigation.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 17:12 |
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Conyers-Rockdale library announces new resources for children and foreign language instruction |
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Thursday, 23 May 2013 16:47 | Written by Administrator
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Two new electronic resources are now available to Conyers-Rockdale Library System patrons.
The library is making available to children “TumbleBooks,” an online collection of animated, talking picture books enhanced by sounds, music and turning pages. The TumbleBooks Library provides enrichment to students who are reading independently with a variety of high interest material. The collection also provides support to students who need skill-building by focusing on concepts that need repetition and practice.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 16:55 |
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10th annual Memorial Day ceremony honors Gwinnett’s military heroes |
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Thursday, 23 May 2013 16:39
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Gwinnett County will host its 10th annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 27, at 1 p.m. at the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial in Lawrenceville.
The public is invited to attend and pay tribute to the men and women who have served honorably in the military, during wartime or peacetime, and to memorialize the fallen heroes who have sacrificed their lives to protect our nation.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 16:47 |
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How to find free summer meals for kids this summer |
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Thursday, 23 May 2013 16:15
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Parents looking for free summer lunch for their children now have an easy way to find locations near them. Text the word "FoodGA" to 877-877 and enter your address when prompted. The system will send information on the three closest locations to you. Or you can call 2-1-1, United Way's helpline for site locations.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 16:38 |
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Orrin Hudson to celebrate birthday bash with Charity Chess event |
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Orrin Hudson to celebrate birthday bash with Charity Chess event. Ever wanted to learn how to play chess? Now’s your chance to get in the game, says Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson. Read More |
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GLBC to host education symposium June 3 |
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Thursday, 16 May 2013 16:17
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The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) is hosting an education symposium on Monday, June 3.
"Vision 20/20: Creating Partnerships to Promote Excellent Education in Georgia's Black Communities" will convene at the Morehouse School of Medicine from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 15:28 |
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Decatur issues catalytic converter thefts alert |
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Wednesday, 15 May 2013 16:02
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The Decatur Police Department is investigating the theft of catalytic converters from seven vehicles in the past 72 hours. All of these thefts occurred during the overnight hours.
Six of the thefts were from Honda Elements and one was from a Honda CRV. These thefts occurred on Jefferson Place, Adair Street, 5th Avenue, Spring Street, Cambridge Avenue and Feld Avenue. Some vehicles were parked in driveways and some were parked on the street.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 16:38 |
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