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Apartment dwellers can also choose from an array of homes featuring amenities such as cozy fireplaces, spacious garden rooms, quaint patios and decks and modern kitchens. These multi-family facilities may include lighted tennis courts, playgrounds, swimming pools, spas, fitness centers and planned activities. Even retirees can find comfort and security in the perfect home. Whether it’s a studio apartment within a full-service retirement community, or a facility that caters to special needs such as assisted living or Alzheimer’s care, options are available for food service, fun and fellowship. Making time for togetherness When it comes to having fun, those who live in Conyers/Rockdale County surely do. The community offers something for every member of the family generally within a few minutes of home! And, Atlanta is only thirty minutes away when you want to experience big city culture. In Conyers/Rockdale County, you can enjoy the better of two worlds. Olde Town Conyers, the community’s downtown area and historical hub, is home to a local drama troupe and active arts council, a modern library, quaint pubs, an eclectic mix of eateries, and contemporary churches. Known as a local filming hub, Olde T own Conyers is no stranger to bright lights and camera crews. Over the years, Conyers/Rockdale County has become a popular location for film and television production companies because of its unique landscape and friendly community appeal. Experience the community’s history by visiting The Dinky, one of only three remaining circa -1905 steam locomotives Treating Families In Conyers Since 1996 www.shurettdentalgroup.com 770-860-8760 Se Habla Español Flat Shoals Road SE - Just East of Hwy 138 Lakeside Commons Office Park - 2nd Row of Buildings Behind Every Great Community, You’ll Find A GREAT COMMUNITY BANK. 7200 Hwy. 278 NE • Covington, GA 30014 • (678) 342–7211 20 Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce • 770.483.7049 • conyers-rockdale.com in the world. Walk across the railroad tracks to the Depot, where the Conyers Welcome Center is housed, to pick up information about everything that is uniquely Conyers and Olde Town, or tour the Old Jail adjacent to the Rockdale County Courthouse that serves as a museum featuring pieces of Conyers’ past. Enjoying simple pleasures The Nancy Guinn Memorial Library, located in Olde Town Conyers, is well worth a visit to find a good book to read or conduct research. Named for Nancy Graham Guinn, founder and first president of the Conyers Civic League, Mrs. Guinn raised the necessary funds to establish a public library for Rockdale County residents in 1920. The library’s collection includes books, e-books, audio books, DVDs, music CDs, computers, law materials, and more. In addition, the library offers a full-service children’s department, a summer reading club, book sales and other programs for the community. Throughout the county, shopping opportunities abound. Home to many national retailers along with quaint specialty shops, you are able to purchase most anything from aged antiques to specialty tools, right here in Conyers/ Rockdale County. Dining out is popular in the community among residents and visitors alike. Every type of eatery from national chains to hometown specialties, provides an excellent menu for mealtime selections. Options include international cuisine such as Japanese, Chinese, Mexican, Thai and Italian, as well as typical American fare such as sandwiches, seafood, burgers and barbecue. If dessert is your preference, try the ice cream parlors or coffee shops for a delicious banana split or tasty espresso. For religious sanctuary, there are many churches in the community representing various faiths from which to choose. Regardless of religious preference, one of the most beautiful places for peace and spiritual fellowship is the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. The Monastic Heritage Center, a 17,000-square foot complex, incorporates both new and renovated historic monastery structures bringing together