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Griffin food pantry could close by January as costs rise, demand triples
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Rockdale County 2027 budget cuts $18 million in spending
Rachel Lee
Rachel Lee
Senior Reporter · Conyers, GA
With a degree in Communications from Emory University, Rachel has spent the last decade chronicling life in Georgia through the lens of community issues. Before joining Conyers Current, she worked at NPR affiliate WABE, where she focused on local culture and social justice stories. Rachel’s reporting is widely recognized for its narrative depth and human interest angles.
More from Rachel →Senior Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM · 1 min read
CONYERS — Rockdale County officials have proposed a $134.97 million budget for 2027 after cutting about $18 million in departmental spending requests to balance the budget without raising taxes.
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