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Rockdale County, Georgia History

Rockdale County was created by the Georgia Legislature in 1870. The county's name was chosen because of a vein of rock (mostly granite) located throughout the County. The county seat is Conyers. Rockdale is the second smallest county in Georgia. While Rockdale is the smallest Metro Atlanta county, it is becoming a leader among Georgia counties. Flanked by DeKalb, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton and Walton counties, Rockdale encompasses only 132 square miles and is home to 65,000 residents. More than 90 manufacturers and three dozen Fortune 500 firms call Rockdale County home. Rockdale County was host to the Equestrian events at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

More Rockdale County History

View ads from 1878 paper
Photos of Old Town

History of Milstead Book

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Horse Park

Rockdale County Links

• Rockdale County Historical Society
• Local Newspaper - The Rockdale Citizen ONLINE!
• Local Library - Nancy Guinn Memorial Library - 864 Green Street - Conyers, GA 30207 - (770)388-5040  
  Genealogy Specific Library Information
• Online Order form and information  about Newton County Books in Print by John I. Bruno
• PURCHASE THE ROCKDALE HERITAGE BOOK HERE!

OTHER ROCKDALE COUNTY WEBSITES
Excellent sources of community information

• City Breeze - Rockdale County information and businesses on the web
• Fieldstone Jewelery and Pawn
• Lasting Memories Photography
• Conyers Church of Christ

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