Rockdale County traffic stop escalates: Suspect shot, GSP trooper injured

A traffic stop for street racing escalated into a shooting late Saturday night in Rockdale County, leaving one man injured and a Georgia State Patrol (GSP) trooper hospitalized for observation.

Report reveals new details about BioLab chemical plant fire

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) released new details today regarding its investigation into the fire that occurred in September at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers.

Rockdale residents demand revocation of BioLab's business license after fire

There are growing calls for Rockdale County leaders to revoke BioLab's business license after a fire in September sent chemical filled smoke into the air for days. The facility partially reopened earlier this month. Now, a new petition has renewed the call to get them closed for good.

BioLab reopens distribution center, still providing community support

BioLab says it has achieved a significant milestone in the cleanup of its Conyers facility after a significant fire on Sept. 29.

Threat to Rockdale County's Heritage High School deemed a hoax

Rockdale County law enforcement officers are investigating a possible threat made toward Heritage High School on Monday.

Possible listeria-laced meats may be in hundreds of schools

The U.S. Agriculture Department reports more than 200 schools may have bought some of the lister-laced meat products for lunches. One of those is in Conyers, Georgia.

UPDATE: Missing 20-year-old Chloe Cooper of Rockdale County left 'of her own will'

20-year-old Chloe Cooper reportedly vanished on her way to see a movie several days ago. Her family has been desperately searching for her since. She has now been found, according to authorities.

'Grave concern': Georgia lawmakers question BioLab's leadership over safety concerns after fire

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock and Rep. Hank Johnson say that the chemical plant that caught fire in Rockdale County had a “pattern of safety failures" that the company must take action to correct.

BioLab concludes emergency response to chemical fire, gives update

BioLab officials say the company has successfully completed emergency response operations at its Conyers facility, following a chemical fire.

Rockdale County BioLab opens assistance center for residents after chemical fire

The Rockdale County BioLab opened a new community assistance center in Conyers on Tuesday to support local residents impacted by the chemical fire at their facility last month.

BioLab fire: Group raising money for gas masks for residents impacted by chemical plume

The group is trying to raise money to buy hundreds of gas masks to give out to Conyers residents still impacted by the smoke from the Rockdale County BioLab chemical fire.

Rockdale County environmental official dies suddenly at Capitol meeting

Kenny Johnson, 62, the Rockdale County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, died Tuesday after collapsing near the Georgia State Capitol.

BioLab chemical fire: Rockdale County residents demand action from state lawmakers

Dozens of residents from Rockdale County spoke out Tuesday, urging state legislators to take immediate action following a fire at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers.