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In Depth
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015

News wrap
What you may have missed over the weekend

Tax incentives approved to bring
trucking company
The idea of a building hub that will cultivate startup businesses was discussed in a little more detail at the City
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AMC show filming Friday in Olde
Town
A few street lanes in Olde Town Conyers will be closed at
times Friday as AMC films scenes for its show “Halt and
Catch Fire” at local homes and on local roads.
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GPTC President: Get GED and
college degree in two years

By The Numbers
Source: Ga. Department of Labor

Unemployment Rate
for Dec. 2014 ( vs Dec. 2013)
Not seasonally adjusted

Rockdale

7.4% (7.9 last year)

Atlanta Region

6.5% (6.8 last year)

Georgia

6.6% (7.2 last year)

USA

5.4% (6.5 last year)

During the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners work
session Tuesday morning, Dr. Jabari Simama, president of
Georgia Piedmont Technical College, gave a presentation
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Serial robbery suspect in custody
after hitting Subway
A suspected serial robber is in jail after reportedly hitting
a Conyers Subway restaurant and other places in DeKalb
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