On Oct. 25, the city of Conyers celebrated Arbor Day. This is the 18th consecutive year the city of Conyers has been named a Tree City USA. The celebration included planting a Little Gem Magnolia tree donated by Lowe’s in Conyers. The Magnolia tree was planed in the Rockdale County Master Gardeners Association Arboretum located inside the Georgia International Horse Park. Representatives from the city, GIHP, Master Gardeners and the Georgia Forestry Association were on hand for the planting.

Pictured left to right are: Lowe’s Manager Kevin Cole, Georgia Forestry Commission’s Jody Rice, GA Forestry Commissioner Chief Ranger Mike Sapp, Master Gardener Caesar Matrundola, GIHP Crewman Josh Martin, Conyers GIS Manager Donna Freeman, GIHP Crewman Billy Colburn, Conyers Building Inspector Bonnie Clark, GIHP Facility Maintenance Manager Lonnie Abercrombie and GIHP Event Manager Rebecca Hill.