Special connections: The Business Connections networking group, organized by the Conyers Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, presented a donation $1,000 to Rockdale Emergency Relief, accepted by RER Director Ashley Roessler (center left), and $1,000 to domestic violence education and shelter Project ReNeWal, accepted by Executive Director Vickie Stevenson (center right) at their February meeting at Jim N’ Nick’s. Also pictured, Linda Brownfield of the Chamber of Commerce.