Rockdale asking for donations for homeless before winter storm

Rockdale officials are asking the public to help support people experiencing homelessness this winter through a cold-weather donation drive aimed at providing warmth and dignity during the colder months.

Police capture accused Conyers shooter after week-long manhunt

Amir Johnson was arrested on Sunday in the shooting death of 22-year-old Kaleb King during a friendly gathering at a Conyers home last week.

Sheriff: Failure to re-shackle Rockdale County inmate aided in escape

Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett confirmed that inmate Timothy Shane escaped from Grady Hospital after a deputy failed to put his shackles back on after an X-ray.

Rockdale County house fire leaves 1 dead, 2 severely injured

A deadly house fire in Rockdale County is under investigation after one person was killed, and two others were seriously injured.

Person of interest in Rockdale County gaming machine armed robbery

Investigators are searching for two persons of interest following the theft of nearly $7,000 from a Conyers-area gas station.

Covington man charged with murder in Sunday shooting on Odyssey Turn

Antwan Smith faces murder charges after allegedly shooting 34-year-old Kadarin Ridley to death in a targeted incident on Odyssey Turn this past Sunday.

Traffic incident closes all lanes of I-20 in Conyers Wednesday morning

Multiple lanes of Interstate 20 eastbound were shut down early this morning in Conyers following a traffic incident near West Avenue, causing significant delays for commuters.

Mother of Rockdale County student allegedly beaten by teacher demands accountability

A Rockdale County mother is demanding accountability after surveillance video allegedly showed a teacher beating her 13-year-old son; the district says it is strengthening safety measures as the teacher faces criminal charges.

Investigation into Rockdale County inmate escape underway

Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett says the investigation into escaped inmate Timothy Shane has intensified after Shane was found in an abandoned home three days after fleeing Grady Memorial Hospital.

Escaped Rockdale inmate Timothy Shane finally captured in Covington

Escaped Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane was captured on Wednesday morning in Covington, according to the sheriff's office.

Shootout inside Conyers restaurant leads to standoff, suspect arrested

A shooting inside a Conyers restaurant Tuesday night led to an hours-long police search and standoff before officers arrested a suspect at a nearby home, authorities said.

Escaped Rockdale County inmate seen inside Henry County Publix

Escaped Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane was caught on camera inside a Henry County Publix before requesting an Uber; deputies say he stole two vehicles after fleeing Grady Memorial Hospital and remains on the run.

Conyers police lieutenant arrested, accused of theft by deception

GBI agents arrested Conyers Police Lt. Jesus Cadena on theft by deception charges, accusing him of using his position to secure a donation for personal use; he’s on leave pending an internal review.

EPD launches comment period for proposed Rockdale data campus

The project would permanently impact wetlands, ponds and more than 1,200 feet of streams on the 52.84-acre site.