Rockdale County voters have cleared the way for a new 1% sales tax, known as FLOST, designed to alleviate property tax pressure on both county and city residents. According to unofficial election results, local homeowners and businesses are expected to see significant benefits if the measure is finalized.

Rockdale County residents will have the chance to learn about community development at DCA101 on March 13. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs program, hosted by Chair and CEO JaNice Van Ness, runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rockdale Auditorium.

Rockdale residents’ wishes are coming true as Sprouts Farmers Market announces a new location at Conyers Pointe shopping center on Ga. Highway 138. The arrival of the supermarket chain brings a fresh grocery shopping experience to the Conyers community.