eMetro Times January 2018 Digital

WWW.EMETROTIMES.COM ~ FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK.COM/EMETROTIMES ~ TWITTER.COM/EMETROTIMES JANUARY 2018 Read eMetro Times online at emetrotimes.com TO ADVERTISE: (404) 345-7562 Happy New Year! SHARE THE LOVE WITH EMETRO CHRISTMAS PARADE WITH MAYOR MILLS AND MAYOR EVANS Where in eMetro? MAYOR MILLS As the rest of the world prepares to celebrate the coming of the new year, the city of Conyers will celebrate one man who has served the city of Conyers for 28 years. Starting in January, Mayor Randy Mills, a 41-year resident of the city of Conyers, will step out of office and Mayor Vince Evans will step in and take the reins. Mayor Mills served on the city council for 8 years and then stepped in as mayor and served for 20 years. As incoming Mayor Vince Evans said, “He brought the class and dignity into that position as Mayor, as well as the dedication of 20 years…” Mayor Randy Mills has certainly changed the city of Conyers for the better as a result of his hard work. However, Mayor Mills refuses to take the credit for all he has accomplished. He states, “… it is not what I have accomplished, it is what WE have accomplished for the last twenty years.” So what has this prominent man accomplished, alongside his community, in his 20 years as Mayor? Mayor Evans is very thankful for Mayor Mills’ accomplishments and says, we would not have enough time to go over all of his hard works, “… but there have been many.” Yes, it is very obvious from talking with Mayor Randy Mills in an interview, that he is focused on community. Mayor Mills states, “…one major achievement has been the city and county school board and it’s elective leadership and the Chamber of Commerce working together for the common good of this community.” Mayor Mills calls Mayor Evans one of his best friends; what better person to hand off the baton to than your best friend? Mayor Mills wants to bless Mayor Evans and states that, “…it only seems natural that he is the right person at the right time to lead this council and this community.” He also says that he has confidence in his abilities. The respect Mills has for Evans is apparent in they way he speaks of his friend. He has faith that his experience in a professional and governmental career will provide him with a firm foundation in his role as mayor. In closing, Mayor Mills wants to give Mayor Evans some advice as he takes on his role as mayor. He encourages him to have his council work as a team with his primary role as being the captain of the team. He says, “…have everyone check their ego at the door.” He encourages Evans to do the work of the people. Mayor Mills would like the public to know that it has been an honor and a privilege to serve in an elective capacity for 28 years. He says, “… It has been one of the most humbling experiences that I will always cherish.” Thank you Mayor Randy Mills for your service to the city of Conyers. MAYOR EVANS Mayor Evans has big plans for the city of Conyers in the year of 2018. In an interview, he talked about his plans for the future of our city which includes; finishing up the road project behind the library by adding bike paths and walking trails, the Salem-Gate do- over and finishing up the Eastmore development. Continued on page 2... Know East Metro Atlanta like the back of your hand? Figure out the location of our photo and win! Enter online at www.eMetroTimes.com for a chance to win a FREE Oil Change at Courtesy Ford in Conyers, GA! Winners announced on eMetroTimes.com/photocontest Awake Coffee Community................3 Blue Bus.............................................4 Building a Community of Kiddie Communicators ................................11 Parade Photos...................................8 Deon’s Do’s & Don’ts........................2 Devotional..........................................3 Health and Wellness..........................7 Business and Finance......................5 New Year, New You! ..........................11 Pat Cavanaugh Chief Advisor..........2 Pet of the Month................................3 Rockdale Coalition............................9 Tap and Cork .....................................6 Country Home With Mountain Feel 404-630-2985 www.deoncannon.com Deon Cannon [email protected] ABR, GRI, SRES, Broker All brick ranch, with partially finished basement, located on 1.39 acres of beautiful hardwoods. Main level is 2 bedrooms/1 and 1/2 baths, basement has 3 rooms and a full bath. House features 2 fireplaces. Out Bldg. with electricity and two sheds. Very private setting. $149,900 Call Deon for details.