ATLANTA -- Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has appointed an attorney as director of the state Office of the Child Advocate.

Ashley Willcott will begin her new job on Feb. 1.

Willcott has worked as a lawyer in various juvenile courts since 1992. In addition to running her own private practice, she is a Special Assistant Attorney General representing the Department of Family and Children Services in Dawson and Rockdale counties. Willcott has also worked as Juvenile Court Judge Pro Tem in DeKalb and Fulton counties.

She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and English from Newcomb College at Tulane University and a law degree from Emory University.

The Office of the Child Advocate "will work proactively and steadily to improve the way our state helps families in need," according to its website.

CONYERS, Ga. – The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners invites citizens to its Holiday Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Board of Commissioners Office, 962 Milstead Avenue, Conyers. 

The informal, drop-in event will provide the public with an opportunity to meet elected officials, County leaders and staff.

At the open house, the public can enjoy festive holiday music and delicious refreshments and beverages.

Also, the Rockdale County Master Garderners’ Extension Volunteers will adorn the BOC Office with beautiful holiday decorations for the event.

For more information, please contact Tonya Parker at 770-278-7056 or tonya.parker@rockdalecounty.org.

CONYERS, Ga. – Rockdale County Tax Commissioner RJ Hadley will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for renovations to the lobby of the Tax Commissioner’s Office on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 8:30 a.m. at 969 Pine Street in Conyers. The renovations allow for more space for residents and improved workspaces for staff.

WHAT:  Ribbon-cutting ceremony for office renovations

WHEN:  Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 8:30 a.m.

WHERE:  Rockdale County Tax Commissioner’s Office, 969 Pine Street in Conyers