Conyers police get donation of K9 body armor
The Conyers Police Department said a K9 is getting some extra protection.
The Conyers Police Department said a K9 is getting some extra protection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rockdale County Sheriff's Office mourning death of sergeant
Sgt. Willie Williams had served Rockdale County for 14 years.
Sgt. Willie Williams had served Rockdale County for 14 years.
Conyers church holds special Christmas toy giveaway for children
A Conyers church did its part to make Christmas special for dozens of families.
A Conyers church did its part to make Christmas special for dozens of families.
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.
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.
Metro Atlanta hospitals receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The first metro Atlanta COVID-19 hospital vaccinations are taking place, as the number of infections becomes more widespread across Georgia.
The first metro Atlanta COVID-19 hospital vaccinations are taking place, as the number of infections becomes more widespread across Georgia.
Rockdale County residents receive unexpected gifts during impromptu traffic stops
Blue lights and masks may hide the smiles, but the bird in hand seemed to quickly do the trick as Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett pulled over drivers in a traffic stop only to give those drivers a free turkey.
Blue lights and masks may hide the smiles, but the bird in hand seemed to quickly do the trick as Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett pulled over drivers in a traffic stop only to give those drivers a free turkey.
Conyers man with pre-existing conditions survives COVID-19
Jerome Howard, of Conyers, fought the virus in the hospital for 90 days but is now strong enough to share what saved his life.
Jerome Howard, of Conyers, fought the virus in the hospital for 90 days but is now strong enough to share what saved his life.
Georgia deputy credited for de-escalating intense domestic situation, saving lives
Rockdale County Deputy Zachary Hogdin walked into an intense domestic dispute the night of September 12 after a 911 call about shots fired at a home near Conyers.
Rockdale County Deputy Zachary Hogdin walked into an intense domestic dispute the night of September 12 after a 911 call about shots fired at a home near Conyers.
Major chemical fire shuts down parts of I-20, other roads
Officials are asking people to also stay away from StoneCrest Mall due to winds that are carrying smoke from the fire to the area.
Officials are asking people to also stay away from StoneCrest Mall due to winds that are carrying smoke from the fire to the area.
New police recruits to bring more than a strong sense of smell to Conyers
Two dogs are the latest recruits to join the Conyers Police Department and they're currently undergoing highly specialized training before they are released for duty.
Two dogs are the latest recruits to join the Conyers Police Department and they're currently undergoing highly specialized training before they are released for duty.
All lanes along I-20 reopen following major crash, Conyers police investigate
A wreck involving several vehicles forced all lanes on I-20 Westbound in Conyers to be shut down Wednesday morning.
A wreck involving several vehicles forced all lanes on I-20 Westbound in Conyers to be shut down Wednesday morning.
Search continues for suspect in father's deadly birthday party shooting
Georgia law enforcement continues to search for a gunman wanted in a shooting at a 4th of July birthday party in Rockdale County.
Georgia law enforcement continues to search for a gunman wanted in a shooting at a 4th of July birthday party in Rockdale County.
Student-athletes in Rockdale County protest delays in fall sports
Students in Rockdale County said they want their voiced to be heard after the district postponed fall sports to next semester. A group of players and parents came to protest that decision on Monday afternoon.
Students in Rockdale County said they want their voiced to be heard after the district postponed fall sports to next semester. A group of players and parents came to protest that decision on Monday afternoon.
Rockdale County ordinance requires face coverings in public
The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance this week requiring the use of face masks in public.
The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance this week requiring the use of face masks in public.
Complaints from pedestrians prompt action from Conyers police
Several reports of near misses and closes calls between cars and pedestrians over the last few months prompted Conyers Police to take action along Parker Road Tuesday morning.
Several reports of near misses and closes calls between cars and pedestrians over the last few months prompted Conyers Police to take action along Parker Road Tuesday morning.
After more than 50 years in law enforcement, long-time investigator passes away
Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown said Investigator Jack Simpson, who served more than 50 years in the law enforcement profession, passed away on Aug. 5.
Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown said Investigator Jack Simpson, who served more than 50 years in the law enforcement profession, passed away on Aug. 5.
Truck stolen from Conyers car dealer
Police are investigating after a truck was stolen from a car dealer in Conyers last week.
Police are investigating after a truck was stolen from a car dealer in Conyers last week.