Two found dead in car in rural Rockdale County

Two people were found dead inside a car along a rural Rockdale County road on Thursday afternoon.

Deputies: Illegal chop shop operation discovered in Georgia home

A search for a stolen vehicle ended with deputies discovering an illegal chop shop hidden in a Rockdale County home. The owner of the home is still on the run.

Police name 20-year-old a person of interest in Rockdale shooting, collision

Investigators believe the deadly shooting happened moments before the crash on Georgia Highway 138 and 20-year-old Triston Crane is a person of interest.

Rockdale County toddler in 'serious condition' after being shot in the head

Investigators in Rockdale County are trying to determine what led to the shooting of a toddler on Thursday afternoon. The young child was recovering Friday from that gunshot wound.

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. 

Rockdale deputies recover several stolen cars in chop shop bust

Rockdale sheriff’s deputies say they found seven stolen cars and two stolen engines at a suspected chop shop in a residential neighborhood on Monday.

Rockdale Co. schools provide in-person, virtual instruction options for 2021-22 school year

Parents and guadians of Rockdale County Public Schools students are deciding to opt for virtual learning or send students back to the classroom five days per week starting in Fall 2021. 

Driver arrested in deadly hit and run, 10-year old bicyclist struck and killed

The young victim in Monday's hit and run was returning home from a nearby store when tragedy struck. The 10-year old was riding his bicycle along Ebenezer Road when he was struck from behind by a passing motorist. Mourners placed flowers at the site where the little boy was killed.

10-year-old killed in Rockdale hit-and-run, authorities searching for suspect

The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday police are working to identify a suspect in a hit-and-run that killed a 10-year-old riding on their bike.

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.

Rockdale County Sheriff's Office makes significant drug bust

The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office said they took more than $17,000 worth of drug off the streets in a covert raid.

Georgia school districts prepare to vaccinate faculty, staff on Monday

School districts across the state are preparing to launch mass vaccination plans for employees that expressed interest in receiving vaccines.

New senate legislation could shorten probation sentences

Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation that would give someone convicted of a felony the opportunity to end their probation early after three years of good behavior.

First responders come to mother's rescue a second time after vehicle fire

Aysha Pettis teared up as the sheriff of Rockdale County handed over a hefty gift card and a box full of toys Friday afternoon. The tears kept rolling as Rockdale Fire Lt. Randy Lloyd added to the holiday surprise with gift cards from Target, Visa prepaid card, and passes to a trampoline park.