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Pratt Industries Wins Conyers’ Trash/Recycling Bid
Pratt Industries, which is one of the largest industries here in Rockdale, was selected as the winner of a trash collection and recycling contract with the City of Conyers. The bid represents an investment of approximately $13 million in new … Continue reading
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RCPS High Schools and Career Academy Named AP Honor Schools for Second Consecutive Year
Heritage (HHS), Rockdale County (RCHS) and Salem (SHS) high schools along with the Rockdale Career Academy (RCA) were named 2012 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools by Georgia State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge. “We are extremely proud of all of … Continue reading
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Opportunity Tax Zone Credits Approved
On January 12, 2012 Opportunity Tax Zone Credits were approved for Rockdale County. Businesses within the Opportunity Zone boundaries of the Rockbridge redevelopment area my begin taking tax credits provided a minimum of two net jobs are created. To read … Continue reading
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A post-secondary education concept for the secondary level
A post-secondary education concept for the secondary level — that’s what Georgia State Superintendent John Barge hopes House Bill 186 is for Georgia high schools. Barge spoke about the bill, which was signed by Gov. Nathan Deal on June 13, … Continue reading
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Georgia ‘Career Clusters’ kickoff at RCA
State education officials will be converging at Rockdale Career Academy Wednesday to kickoff the state-wide “career clusters” initiative that will reshape the graduation pathways for Georgia’s high school students. State Superintendent John Barge will give an overview of the initiative … Continue reading
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Urban Redevelopment Plan Hearing
A public hearing is scheduled next week to discuss and learn more about Rockdale County’s proposed Urban Redevelopment Plan which would include an opportunity zone west of the city of Conyers. Where: BOC Assembly Hall, located at 901 N. Main … Continue reading
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Pratt Clean Energy Plant Ribbon Cutting
Governor Nathan Deal toured Pratt Industries in Conyers and cut the ribbon for the official opening of Pratt/Visy’s Clean Energy Plant on Tuesday. The new $60,000 energy plant is the the Australian company’s fourth plant of its kind worldwide and … Continue reading
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County will apply for Urban Redevelopment Designation
Rockdale County will be applying for an Urban Redevelopment Area designation to access benefits such as state funds for redevelopment and possible tax cuts for new jobs. The county is considering applying for the designation for the industrial area between Sigman Road, Rockbridge … Continue reading
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RCA Skills USA Championship
Students from the Rockdale Career Academy recently participated in the SkillsUSA Championships, held in Kansas City, Mo, as part of the 47th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, a showcase of career and technical education students. The SkillsUSA Championships … Continue reading
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RCA Students Sweep Gold
At the 2011 State Leadership and Skills Convention of SkillsUSA the Rockdale Career Academy swept the top spots in every live media category. They earned 17 gold medals at the event in Atlanta. This marks the first time in the … Continue reading
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