Rockdale County mom claims teaching assistant assaulted 8-year-old nonverbal son

The Rockdale County mom said she learned about her child's assault days after it happened and has been fighting to get school officials to release the surveillance video.

3 in custody after Black Friday drive-by shooting in Conyers

Three people are in custody and two others remain at-large after what police are calling a drive-by shooting in Conyers on Black Friday.

Conyers breast cancer survivor encourages Black women to ask about cancer research studies

Breast cancer survivor Faridah Thomas of Conyers, Georgia, is sharing her story as a volunteer with the Tigerlily Foundation, trying to encourage Black women to learn more about clinical research.

15-year-old arrested for threat made against Rockdale County High School

The Conyers Police Department says it is aware and is investigating a threat that was sent to Rockdale County High School students.

Conyers PD arrest 16-year-old after chase involving stolen vehicle

The Conyers Police Department is asking parents to keep track of their children and to make sure they understand that running from the police is not a good idea.

Atlanta-area schools use 'remote' teacher service to tackle shortage

In Georgia, school districts have struggled to fill teacher vacancies. Now some are using a unique "rent-a-teacher" service, and they say it's working.

Parents of Conyers teen killed by fake pills warn: ‘Let them know, this stuff is real’

17-year-old “Kay" Darden’s life was just beginning. On Saturday morning, the high school senior’s parents said she was robbed of it. Conyers police said she overdosed on knockoff pills she thought were Oxycodone.

What does the future hold in Georgia for AI-powered manufacturing?

It was a difficult conversation about what the future holds, but a necessary one. A lot of people anticipate artificial intelligence will transform our lives, but will it be for better or for worse? 

Shooting at Rockdale County apartments; 1 taken to the hospital

Investigators say a "male victim" in Rockdale County was rushed to an area hospital on Tuesday evening after being shot twice

Conyers Police call synagogue bomb threat 'a hoax'

The Way of Yah Synagogue in Conyers was evacuated and surrounding roadways were closed Thursday evening after a bomb threat.

Rockdale teachers accused of locking child with autism in bathroom, school investigates

School officials in Rockdale County have launched an investigation into allegations of employee misconduct against two special education teachers accused of locking a student with autism in a bathroom for hours as a form of punishment. 

Rockdale County deputies praised for helping man experiencing overdose

Two Rockdale County deputies are being praised for their quick work helping a man who had collapsed and was barely breathing after experiencing a dangerous overdose.