Conyers police train on less-than-lethal launcher

Officers with the Conyers Police Department have spent the last couple of week training on a new weapon. It's a 40 mm launcher that fires less lethal ammunition.

Man wanted for sexual exploitation of children in Georgia arrested in Virginia

Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit says that 29-year-old Geoffrey Jerome Heine was arrested by officers with the Virginia Beach Police Department after five arrest warrants were obtained for the sexual exploitation of children.

Investigation of Rockdale County cyclist's death still active, sheriff's office says

The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office said an investigation into the deadly shooting of 34-year-old cyclist Kelvin D. Battle is ongoing nearly 11 months later.

Conyers woman accused of abducting elderly Illinois victim, exploiting her for months

Detectives say the Conyers woman pretended to be the granddaughter of her 81-year-old victim, kept her away from family and friends for months, and used her money to finance a hair salon.

Man arrested in identical ATM armed robberies in Jonesboro, Conyers

Law enforcement arrested Tzaddi Shabazz suspected of robbing a Bank of America ATM in Jonesboro before committing an identical crime in Conyers about a month later.

Hooded suspect seen firing shots into Rockdale County home with owner inside

The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office said the shots were fired when it was still dark at around 5:40 a.m. in the Gardens of Fieldstone neighborhood in Conyers.

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.