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Fireworks contract: City staff asked the council to approve a fireworks display agreement between the City of Conyers and Southern Sky Fireworks in the amount of $30,000 for the Red, White and Boom event. The council moved to approve the contract and the mayor called the ayes; the motion carried. The staff presenter said the vendor is new and the price is higher than last year but that the company could “provide us with some more features and services.” The contract identifies the event date as July 3, 2025, and the display location as Rockdale County Public Schools Administrative Office property.

MOU with Rockdale County Board of Education: The council next approved a memorandum of understanding allowing the city to conduct the Red, White and Boom fireworks event on property owned by the Rockdale County Board of Education. A council member noted the Board of Education was expected to approve the MOU at their March 20 meeting; the motion to approve the city’s MOU passed unanimously at the dais.

Executive session: Later in the meeting a council member moved and the council approved a motion to go into executive session \"for the purpose of discussing personnel and potential litigation to include the city attorney and the chief operating officer.\" The mayor called the ayes and the motion passed.

Vote details recorded in the meeting transcript show voice votes at the dais with the mayor calling for “ayes” and “nays”; no roll-call tallies or individual recorded votes were given in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council of Conyers GA 02/19/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Conyers City Council approved a $30,000 contract with Southern Sky Fireworks, a memorandum of understanding with the Rockdale County Board of Education to host Red, White and Boom on July 3, 2025, and voted to enter an executive session to discuss personnel and potential litigation.","taxTitle","Conyers City, Rockdale County, Georgia","taxId",57953,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6297008,"Conyers reports bridge repairs, sidewalk bids, hazardous-waste funding request and spring events",445,1723000,2168000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2511906-e8b43079e7173bfa1b4cca14fb230601&start=1723&end=2168","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2511906-e8b43079e7173bfa1b4cca14fb230601/thumbnail_1723000.jpg","/articles/6297008/Conyers-City/Rockdale-County/Georgia/Conyers-reports-bridge-repairs-sidewalk-bids-hazardous-waste-funding-request-and-spring-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297008-7c19d1753ab08752fcd17532ce7abe0c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192834&Signature=V8o4vIqYqCRjZCgGvs-px3BHOoUDTKOMOnYXPSk5EMCcvCxII-gyfO0nhUbvQHKLe5s4jCuvd1K4AkvkIZmpbxv4an5Hl70QtYfi5SoEFTRqxu088OefYyRmUWi6XjXcYCL-NrNOwtloq4fqGvAWY6JdDPsRiz4DFuDnhmlyF5DbS86Nz8X9SJ3ktPPSUjIJRs8JiuVEtt3T7saNhSpp39EHXrVmLuxz1yIOFEHgBH8JMtas-Ome0sC6IEV~Hjlx6R7oqtE-QEWiyZjfhYKTncnw9FoKLWPUrdWZ8cs7U4mzigWIj0acf59r2O23Z7tmhFoxtcODC1X4PIoj3XXmAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and council members provided multiple project updates at the meeting, including transportation, environmental funding and community events set for spring and summer.

A council member reported that trail‑system bridge maintenance and rehabilitation work was scheduled for the week and that golf course construction work is on schedule for completion by April 1. The South Main sidewalk project received four bids; staff said they will review the offers and bring a recommendation to the March 19 council meeting.

A property owner agreed to right‑of‑way work for turn‑lane improvements on Sarasota Business Parkway; the council member described that as a P3 (public‑private partnership) project and said construction bids will be solicited soon. Public works also submitted a hazardous‑waste trust‑fund reimbursement request to the Georgia EPD, staff said.

Public safety and outreach updates included the police department’s “Cops and Kids” reading program at CJ Hicks Elementary; the police chief and deputy chief participated and described the event as well received by students. City senior manager Cameron highlighted ongoing youth‑engagement efforts, noting a youth council meeting scheduled next Wednesday and a Front Porch discussion with Georgia Department of Transportation and public works staff to answer transportation questions.

The council also discussed upcoming events: the Cherry Blossom Festival is scheduled for March 22–24, a Spartan Race will take place the following weekend, and an annual saddle‑club horse show and consignment sale will bring visitors to the county. City staff announced a three‑concert summer series on Railroad Street (first show April 12 featuring the No Diggity Band; May 2 tribute to Bruno Mars; June 14 Prince tribute). The council said Red, White and Boom fireworks planning is ongoing; the fireworks display vendor and a memorandum of understanding with the Rockdale County Board of Education were separately approved at the meeting.","Council members and staff updated the public on bridge maintenance, a South Main sidewalk bid process, a Sarasota Business Parkway turn-lane project, a hazardous-waste trust fund submission to EPD, police youth outreach, and upcoming festivals and concert dates.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6297013,"Local nonprofit pitches Magnolia Club senior programs to Conyers council",278,1251000,1529000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2511906-e8b43079e7173bfa1b4cca14fb230601&start=1251&end=1529","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2511906-e8b43079e7173bfa1b4cca14fb230601/thumbnail_1251000.jpg","/articles/6297013/Conyers-City/Rockdale-County/Georgia/Local-nonprofit-pitches-Magnolia-Club-senior-programs-to-Conyers-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297013-9ad292291f54c941313a70b4fb2950dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192834&Signature=gXreP6Rq40BSlp0gt-fnD6SFhTbOWj3A6SBqTVVh2Ik040vEFmHR0sjvMjAJl9-tmkZmHFpMGNP2fhTa6GTAmUeOlY15cbcXfUgagDqcpGdbGuG8a5PRlxoXUqnnHgTvZxJhi4Y4c8sB6txEyyfXcXfjnnqFg3R9~DIh3Zyn5iKEto1V7TqP4tLpoRVcYYJXDYsBPWNiu4BehG9nFD0ybKIERkcN5Fz3cZf0q12ZGb-rmmHjSMXZ1pVuIfmwPLYabGomd2Tb9yxwBNdz4gXVpLt-gzi4C5gKU2-bjNESvkPQ7T8OGfKyAnZMyFSR82GSLNrHMvgLnrqe8vyPI543DA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tiffany Howard, founder of Stimulate America, addressed the Conyers City Council during public comment to introduce the nonprofit’s Magnolia Club initiative for seniors and to seek partnership with the city to host future events.

Howard said the Magnolia Club is free to residents age 60 and older and provides “resources, education, and aid” to seniors affected by economic strain. She summarized recent programming: a Valentine’s Day candlelight concert in February that served 350 seniors and a slate of planned events including a “Retro Recall” trivia program and a session on cell-phone basics sponsored by T‑Mobile.

Howard said Stimulate America has run dozens of events since 2019 and wants to expand Magnolia Club programming into Conyers, partnering with local businesses and suppliers to include giveaways and to support small local vendors. She said she has discussed in-person distribution of donated eggs with a local supplier and handed informational materials to council members.

Council members acknowledged Howard’s presentation during the public comment period and signaled interest in staff follow-up; the mayor and staff noted that city staff will contact speakers after the meeting using the contact information provided to the clerk.","Tiffany Howard of Stimulate America described a free senior program series and asked to partner with Conyers to host events providing socialization, basic tech help and resource fairs for older residents.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6297017,"Conyers proclaims March as Youth Arts Month, highlights student photography exhibit",346,531000,877000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2511906-e8b43079e7173bfa1b4cca14fb230601&start=531&end=877","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2511906-e8b43079e7173bfa1b4cca14fb230601/thumbnail_531000.jpg","/articles/6297017/Conyers-City/Rockdale-County/Georgia/Conyers-proclaims-March-as-Youth-Arts-Month-highlights-student-photography-exhibit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297017-e4f8ccbe32df214fbc46ff0b3b208400/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192834&Signature=hpJIcoGnQDJKsm0UhdoNmxCskrEYLdw6YxxWQkcNdmpgznHRHGghBK8HaVny05w10cUpcTf5M0~boXwMD~lMsZ7Sg2ie~FPSppYmlTU28CydPU0-9A0ogWbV3rFHFzs3GxIyOSPhL9J-3JcPcvKrnnUBFL-ilVbpMKmk0f~se0fgXMUcXDwpZYWuka1aNOxR3e~TN5Ya1ZUMITQ8BywuoKqpYWh1wh0ju0Eyd1JD-1jLq8sl8JnN1NwpoOgcbi1Y2trqWbj1K7W~K0nHsnG-W56Hl4tOQo0SqdIESoFYe-HhKepbJ-9z5EvBmcoa1cO8SaO26DAIP~C3PoZXAB9c-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Conyers Mayor and City Council formally proclaimed March as Youth Arts Month during their meeting, recognizing student art programs and a student photography exhibit displayed at a new city facility.

The proclamation says art education “provides substantial educational benefits to all elementary, middle, and high school students” and called for public support of school art programs. Shelly Seibert of the Rockdale Council of the Arts described the photography project’s 10-year development and thanked the city for allowing the exhibit in the new facility. \"This particular program is really special,\" Seibert said, and she credited Katie King, a Ray Davis teacher, as “the brains behind all of this.”

Katie King, who teaches photography, told the council she appreciated the city’s and county’s support for youth arts and youth-arts-month activities, saying, “You guys are very supportive. You come to our events. You come to — you’re very connected with our school system and I appreciate that as a teacher.”

City staff and the arts council described the exhibit as a community partnership that grew from a small display at a hospital into a larger, recurring program involving judges, prizes and displays across Conyers and Rockdale County. The proclamation notes local partnerships with the Rockdale Council of the Arts and local teachers, calling the partnerships “invaluable in cultivating the skills and love for art in students.”

The council did not take a formal vote on the proclamation at the dais beyond the reading and public acknowledgment. The exhibit is on display at a city facility this month.","City leaders read a proclamation recognizing Youth Arts Month and praised a student photography exhibit organized by local teachers and the Rockdale Council of the Arts.","actionData","errors"]

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