Government

Grover Simmons

Was the first African American to run for the Conyers City Council in 1965. He did not win. He went on to establish and serve as President of the Conyers Voters League; participated in the SNICK sit-ins in Atlanta; and served as Director of Data Processing at the Atlanta University Center 1965-1999.

Raleigh Hamm

Ran for Conyers City Council in 1971 and lost in a run-off. He was also a businessman. He was the first African American in Conyers to own an Automobile Service Station and Repair shop.

Cleveland Stroud

Councilman Cleveland Stroud was elected to the Conyers City Council in 1994. He serves the citizens of District 1.

Stroud is recognized with award - May 2009

Persistence and preparation: Ride along with Cleveland Stroud

Marvin Flanigan

Director of Planning & Zoning

Making a difference: Marvin Flanigan reaps praise for 35 years of service to Conyers

Richard Oden

Former Rockdale Board of Commissioners Chair, January 1, 2009, he became the first African American to hold this position.

Oden to run for chairman of BOC

Ride-along with Chairman Richard Oden

Rockdale's Oden receives Commissioner of Year Award

Rockdale Commission Chairman Richard Oden named to ACCG Board of Managers

Oden named chair of ARC’s Community Resources Committee

Rockdale County Chairman Richard Oden honored for eight years of service to county

Rockdale BOC Chair Richard Oden presented ACCG Leadership Award

Campaign - Slate of Eight

Slate of Eight - 2012

Taking oaths for the first time will be Sheriff-elect Eric Levett, Probate Court Judge-elect Charles Mays, Magistrate Court Judge-elect Phinia Aten, Coroner-elect George Levett Jr., and Tax Commissioner-elect RJ Hadley. Those being sworn in for second terms are Oden, Post 1 Commissioner Oz Nesbitt, and Clerk of Courts Ruth Wilson.

Slate of 8 YouTube

Hunstein will preside over swearing-in

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