Gun found in Heritage High School student's backpack, district says

A Rockdale County Public Schools spokesperson said administrators at a high school on Tuesday discovered a student in possession of a gun. 

Conyers Middle School under lockdown over 'suspicious visitors'

A Rockdale County middle school is under lockdown while police investigate suspicious visitors on campus Thursday morning.

Conyers police officers credited for saving life of man on train tracks

Two Conyers police officers are being praised for their quick thinking and medical training that saved the life of a man who collapsed while working on some railroad tracks.

$15K reward offered in search for killer in Conyers cold case murder

Four years ago, Richard "ATL" Green was found shot to death in the Pinedale subdivision of Conyers. His killer is still on the run and his family is hoping a $15,000 reward will bring a suspect to justice.

Former state lawmaker, regent pleads guilty to racketeering

Dean Alford was indicted in May in Rockdale County on charges of racketeering, fraud and forgery relating to allegations that he faked contracts while seeking money from a financial company.

Conyers K-9 receives new body armor

Conyers Police Department’s K-9 Briscoe, handled by Officer William Treadwell, received a donation of a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Man who led police on chase in stolen mortuary van turns self in

A Georgia man accused of stealing a mortuary van with a body inside from a crematory parking lot and leading police on a chase has turned himself in to authorities.

Conyers man charged with break-ins at Newnan car dealership

Cadarius Demetrius George, 20, of Conyers, was charged with 13 counts of criminal attempt to commit a felony, three counts of entering auto, prowling, obstruction, and drug possession.

Conyers restaurant conjures up delicious memories

The owners of Reminiscent Restaurant in Conyers say their own family recipes inspired the menu of home-cooked Southern soul food.

Conyers man hit repeatedly over head with hammer dies

The victim, 58-year-old Jimmy Vance, died Friday afternoon, after a series of complications from his original injuries.

I-20 wreck cleared in Conyers, all lanes open

All lanes on I-20 eastbound in Conyers are re-opened, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. 

Conyers police officers moved by stranger's generous gift

Seven officers, one big dinner tab, and an even bigger blessing from a total stranger in Conyers has police officers offering a big thank you.

Former Conyers mayoral candidate accused of stealing $328,000 in PPP loans

Officials said Olivia Ware allegedly spent the money on an in-ground swimming pool, furniture and to pay down the principal on her mortgage.