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.

Deaths of Rockdale, Polk law enforcement members mourned

Communities in the metro Atlanta area are mourning the deaths of two local law enforcement members.

Owner of Rockdale County daycare set on fire claims she's being targeted

A Rockdale County daycare that was just days away from opening will now remain closed indefinitely after someone set the building on fire, and they owner said she believes someone is targeting her.

Conyers daycare fire caught on camera days before grand opening

A Conyers daycare owner says she’s heartbroken after her business suffered a second act of vandalism — this time, a fire caught on camera just days before her long-awaited grand opening.

Conyers man arrested for 5 New York rapes in '90s

A Georgia man has been arrested and charged in connection with a string of rapes and burglaries that terrorized women in southeast Queens in New York state nearly three decades ago.

Man charged with murder, kidnapping in Salem Road homicide

Deputies in Rockdale County say a man is in custody following a deadly attack earlier this week along Salem Road.

Woman killed in Rockdale County, no arrest at this time

The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happened Monday morning on Salem Road.

One year later, Rockdale residents still seeking answers on BioLab fire

One year after a massive fire at the Biolab chemical plant sent a toxic cloud over Rockdale County, residents say they are still searching for answers about the long-term health and environmental impacts.

Puppy dies in Rockdale County after being thrown from car

A three-month-old Cane Corso puppy has died after being thrown out of a moving car in Rockdale County.

Train hits semi-truck in Conyers; road prohibited tractor-trailers

A CSX train collided with a semi-truck in Conyers early Saturday morning, according to police. The semi-truck was stuck on the tracks when it was hit by the train, according to officials.

Rockdale County schools plan to lock up students' cellphones

If students don't turn over their device or tamper with the pouch, they will receive consequences according to the student handbook, according to the district.