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Piedmont Academy to Host 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
  • February 8, 2021February 12, 2021
  • Staff

Piedmont Academy to Host 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

On Sunday, March 14, 2021, Piedmont Academy will host the first annual Cougar Paw Crawl, a 5K road race and a 1-mile fun run, in memory of charter parent and

Back to Basics: Researchers Find Simple Exercises Are a Practical, Time-efficient Way to Boost Fitness
  • January 4, 2021February 11, 2021
  • Staff

Back to Basics: Researchers Find Simple Exercises Are a Practical, Time-efficient Way to Boost Fitness

Kinesiologists at McMaster University who examined the effectiveness of old-school physical training have found that simple bodyweight exercises, when performed vigorously over short periods, improve cardiorespiratory fitness. The findings, published

Register Now for the 5th Annual Phoenix Pass – Greystone OB/GYN Frosty 5K
  • November 18, 2020November 18, 2020
  • Audra Gerger

Register Now for the 5th Annual Phoenix Pass – Greystone OB/GYN Frosty 5K

It’s that time again to start planning to race the Frosty 5K on Saturday, January 23, 2021. This annual race is a great way to get in shape for the

Newton County Paves Portions of Cricket Frog Trail
  • November 5, 2020November 7, 2020
  • Staff

Newton County Paves Portions of Cricket Frog Trail

Newton County paved 3.5 miles of the Cricket Frog Trail in the unincorporated portions of the county recently. County crews poured asphalt on the trail from Zeigler Road to Sewell

Georgia Power Employees Raise Over $2 Million in Support of Cancer Research
  • October 17, 2020October 25, 2020
  • Staff

Georgia Power Employees Raise Over $2 Million in Support of Cancer Research

Company’s annual Run for the Reason event has supported the American Cancer Society since 1997. For the past 23 years, Georgia Power employees have gathered every spring for the company’s

Piedmont Academy Adds Equestrian Team
  • October 7, 2020October 25, 2020
  • Staff

Piedmont Academy Adds Equestrian Team

Piedmont Academy is excited to add yet another opportunity for its students. The Piedmont Cougars celebrated the addition of their newest sport, Piedmont Equestrian, during Friday night’s home game against Robert

Enjoy the Physical Benefits of Biking
  • September 21, 2020September 23, 2020
  • Staff

Enjoy the Physical Benefits of Biking

From September 21-27, The League of American Bicyclists is encouraging everyone to bike , “wherever that there may be….Any bike, anywhere, it all counts.” Thank goodness we never forget how to ride a

Rockdale County Announces All Parks Reopening on July 6, 2020
  • June 11, 2020June 15, 2020
  • Staff

Rockdale County Announces All Parks Reopening on July 6, 2020

As the state restrictions are being lifted, Rockdale County will reopen the remainder of its parks and trails starting on July 6, 2020. The park openings will allow residents access

Newton County Encourages Safety with Cycling Awareness Signs
  • June 1, 2020June 2, 2020
  • Staff

Newton County Encourages Safety with Cycling Awareness Signs

Newton County is placing 50 signs to encourage safety for cyclers on the road throughout the County in partnership with the Covington Conyers Cycling Club. The cycling club wants to

National Fishing and Boating Week Begins June 6
  • May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
  • Staff

National Fishing and Boating Week Begins June 6

Need a reason to go fishing and boating? Here are just a few: Connection—fishing and boating offer a great way to connect with family and friends; Stress Relief—fishing is a great

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