Rockdale County ends shelter-in-place order after BioLab chemical fire cleanup
Rockdale County has lifted its shelter-in-place order completely 19 days after a chemical fire at a BioLab facility.
Rockdale County residents hold candlelight vigil for elected official after sudden passing
Some Rockdale County residents gathered Tuesday night to remember the life of an environmental official after his sudden death last week.
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 residents seek legal counsel amid Biolab fire aftermath
Some Rockdale County residents have lawyered up and are looking for action after the fire at Biolab.
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.
BioLab fire: Company launches 24/7 call center for Rockdale County residents
BioLab is launching a 24/7 call center to help reimburse residents impacted by the Conyers plant fire and chemical plume that have people still shelter in place nightly.
EPA whistleblower on BioLab debris testing: 'You can’t find what you don’t look for'
EPA officials say these black chunks are pieces of “burned structural debris" from the BioLab fire and that test results confirmed there was no asbestos present. One resident told FOX 5 that isn’t enough information – and a pretty well-known environmental scientist agreed.
Shelter-in-place order remains in place for 2-mile radius around BioLab facility
Rockdale County officials are holding a press conference at 2:30 p.m. Monday to provide an update on the BioLab incident.
Protesters demand Conyers BioLab be shut down immediately
Protesters gathered at the Georgia State Capitol building on Sunday to demand the immediate shutdown of the Conyers BioLab chemical plant that went up in toxic smoke a week ago.
Residents near Conyers BioLab report finding unidentified, 'hazardous' debris in their yards
A week after a fire at the BioLab Chemical Plant sent a large plume of toxic smoke billowing over Rockdale County, residents are reporting the discovery of black, charred debris in their yards, raising new health concerns.
'The Rock' helps Apalachee High kickoff first home football game since tragedy
The emotional game drew hundreds of spectators, including a surprise visit from actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
BioLab to deploy special response team amid continuing smoke plume crisis in Conyers
Rockdale County Chairman says BioLab will be bringing in their own incident response team and setting up a physical office to field community concerns.
Lawmakers call for Conyers Biolab shutdown amid lingering chemical hazards
Frustration spreads to the state Capitol as they call for Biolab in Conyers to shut down for good.
Rockdale County Public Schools announce plan for returning students next week
Rockdale County Public Schools has announced its plans for students who were scheduled to return to class after fall break next week.
BioLab plume continues; concerns over long-term health defects grow
Thousands of people across metro Atlanta have reported seeing and feeling the symptoms of exposure—irritated eyes, skin or difficulty breathing.
BioLab fire: Overnight chlorine spike, Atlanta residents warned of haze and odor
A large white smoke plume remains visible four days after a fire at the BioLab facility in Rockdale County released chlorine and hydrochloric acid into the air.
BioLab fire: Residents, businesses still dealing with smoke, restrictions after fire
Residents of Rockdale County are now entering the fourth day of being urged to stay indoors due to harmful chemicals in the air, following a fire at the BioLab plant.
BioLab fire: EPA's interactive tool allows residents to check air quality
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is making it easier for residents to track the current air quality after a fire at BioLab on Sunday resulted in a massive chemical cloud over Rockdale County.