Conyers tornado: How Rockdale County is battling devastation

Rockdale County is still trying to recover from the powerful tornado that barreled through the area. The twister toppled trees, ripped apart roofs, tore down power lines, and left destruction in its wake. Some people lost their homes. They’re cleaning up. And they’re getting a hand from the Red Cross. 

Conyers tornado: Survivor recounts miraculous encounter with EF-2 tornado

Dozens of Rockdale County families spent Thursday cleaning up from the damage that an EF-2 tornado left in its wake, late Tuesday night.

Conyers tornado: Beware of fake storm chasers preying on vulnerable homeowners

Those recovering from storm damage should beware of scammers. They prey on vulnerable homeowners and business owners when disaster strikes. Fake storm chasers go door-to-door, promise a quick fix, but end up taking off with your money. 

Conyers tornado: Church turns shelter as neighbors begin cleanup efforts

Devastation in Rockdale County after an EF-2 tornado touched down Tuesday evening, knocking down trees, power lines and damaging homes. 

Conyers tornado: Families process severe storm damage as cleanup begins

FOX 5 Atlanta met various residents throughout Conyers who were home when a tornado touched down in their area, destroying their homes. These are there stories.

Rockdale County Public Schools putting locally grown food on students' plates

Rockdale County Public Schools recently launched a new partnership with the Georgia ACRE Collective to put locally grown fruits, vegetables, and meats on to students' lunch plates

Rockdale County High School band director arrested for sexual assault

Rockdale County Public Schools has confirmed that the now former band director for Rockdale County High School was recently arrested.

Rockdale County mom claims teaching assistant assaulted 8-year-old nonverbal son

The Rockdale County mom said she learned about her child's assault days after it happened and has been fighting to get school officials to release the surveillance video.

3 in custody after Black Friday drive-by shooting in Conyers

Three people are in custody and two others remain at-large after what police are calling a drive-by shooting in Conyers on Black Friday.

Conyers breast cancer survivor encourages Black women to ask about cancer research studies

Breast cancer survivor Faridah Thomas of Conyers, Georgia, is sharing her story as a volunteer with the Tigerlily Foundation, trying to encourage Black women to learn more about clinical research.

15-year-old arrested for threat made against Rockdale County High School

The Conyers Police Department says it is aware and is investigating a threat that was sent to Rockdale County High School students.