Wicks: Developer would pay for sewer line upgrade
RWR Director Dwight Wicks said the county has enough sewage treatment capacity to serve the first phase of a planned mixed-use development.
Suspects charged with selling counterfeit designer merchandise
The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office has charged six people with selling counterfeit merchandise.
Portion of Ga. Highway 212 to be closed Tuesday
A portion of Ga. Highway 212 will be closed Tuesday.
GIHP to host 'Bull Run'
Conyers will host its own bull run this fall.
Rockdale delegation reviews 2013 legislative session
Members of the Rockdale legislative delegation recapped the 2013 session Thursday.
Sleeping suspect arrested on drug charges
A man who was asleep in his vehicle was arrested on drug charges last week.
Woman carjacked at Conyers fast food drive-through
Conyers police are looking for a man who carjacked a woman's vehicle Thursday night.
Covington man hospitalized after alleged beating, robbery by girlfriend's ex
A Covington man was injured Sunday when he was the victim of an armed robbery.
Water Authority approves resolution seeking rate increase
The Rockdale Water and Sewerage Authority has approved a resolution asking the Board of Commissioners to implement a rate increase.
Horse euthanized after collision with car
An accident involving a horse and car was reported on Saturday afternoon.
Appeals Court rescinds Mt. Zion Baptist ruling
The Georgia Court of Appeals has vacated a Superior Court ruling returning the property of Mt. Zion Baptist Church to its congregation.
In fair or foul weather, Cherry Blossom show goes on
Rain and wind didn't stop some festival-goers from coming out for the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival.
Barnes honored as Small Business Person of the Year
Deanne Barnes was chosen as the Jerry Barboe Small Business Person of the Year Thursday.
Longtime barber closing his doors
After nearly 30 years in the same location, Wain & Co. is pulling up stakes.
Deputy arrests armed drug suspect
A convicted drug trafficker was arrested on drug charges in Rockdale County.
I-20 motorist killed by falling tree
A tree fell across Interstate 20 westbound Tuesday morning, killing a motorist.
'Prisoners' filming closes Conyers thoroughfare
A portion of Flat Shoals Road in Conyers will be closed Friday for filming of the Hugh Jackman movie, "Prisoners."
Men arrested by Newton authorities tied to Rockdale burglaries
Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with burglaries and attempted burglaries.
Top Class Bus Co. ordered to cease operations
A bus company that lists its address in Conyers was ordered to shut down Friday.
Republicans speak out against divisive commentary
Several members of the Rockdale Republican Party spoke out against a commentary posted by one of their members.
RWR plans informational meeting on proposed rate increase
Rockdale Water Resources will host a public meeting Thursday, Feb. 21.
Newton Sheriff Brown joins others in opposition to House Bill 1
Georgia Sheriff's Association oppose House Bill 1 which would turned seized assets over to Board of Commissioners.
Past year achievements, 2013 goals highlighted in State of the County address
Rockdale County Commission Chairman Richard Oden presented the State of the County address Thursday night.
National EMS response times better than goal
National EMS provided an update to Rockdale County Commissioners.
Two arrested on drug distribution charges at local hotel
Two Covington residents were arrested on drug charges in Conyers.
Hearing set on changes to development
A subdivision developer is requesting changes to zoning conditions for a new neighborhood.
Would-be kidnapper of Covington woman gets 40 years
A man who tried to rob and abduct a Covington woman and her grandchild in the Conyers Hobby Lobby parking lot has pleaded guilty.
Conyers location of Hugh Jackman film
CONYERS -- The Stanton Woods subdivision has been transformed into a movie set for filming of the Alcon Entertainment and Warner Bros. feature film "Prisoners," starring Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Melissa Leo and Paul Dano.
Chief: Fire caused by child with lighter
An investigation has determined that a child playing with a lighter was the cause of a fatal fire Tuesday night.
Rockdale rallies around Glass family
The Rockdale community is coming together to support the Glass family, who lost four children to a tragic fire Tuesday.
Rockdale, Newton quarries not part of recent sale by LaFarge
Lafarge says quarries located in Rockdale and Newton counties were not part of recent sale.
Community comes to aid of Glass family
The Rockdale community is coming together to support the Glass family, who lost four children to a tragic fire Tuesday.
Four children killed in duplex fire
The cause of a fire that claimed the lives of four children remains under investigation.
Sheriff Levett: 'This is not a murder'
The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office has tentatively identified the body of a man found burning in the woods Sunday night and has determined that no foul play was involved in his death.
RCSO: No foul play in death of man found Sunday
The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office has determined there was no foul play in the death of a man whose body was found burning Sunday evening.
Burning body found by hunters Sunday night
The burning body of a man was found off Ga. Highway 212 Sunday night.
County plans retreat; Conyers to host State of the City Address
The Rockdale Board of Commissioners is planning a retreat, while the city of Conyers will hold its annual State of the City address.
Rue 21 employees robbed, cars stolen
Two employees of Rue 21 were robbed and their cars stolen.
Increase of flu cases reported in east metro
Health care workers in the east metro area are reporting an increase in the number of patients with flu and flu-like symptoms.
Oxford man arrested after I-20 pursuit
Oxford man faces multiple charges out of Rockdale County following I-20 chase.
Authority to address complaint against member
The Rockdale County Water and Sewerage Authority was set to discuss a letter of complaint regarding one of the Authority members at its Dec. 20 meeting, but instead set a meeting date where the letter will be the only item on the agenda.
Honey Boo Boo on ice
Reality TV star Alana Thompson, also known as Honey Boo Boo, was in Conyers with her family Thursday for some ice skating and filming of an upcoming episode.
Man charged after forcing girlfriend out of house
A Covington man was charged with kidnapping after he allegedly forced his girlfriend to leave a friend's residence with him.
Conyers OK's changes in permit fees
The city of Conyers has approved some changes in fees for permits issued by the Police Department.
City OKs permit for Pratt transfer station
The city of Conyers approved a special use permit for a transfer station operated by Pratt Industries.
Christmas marks 102nd birthday for Rockdale man
CONYERS -- Arthur "Buck" Brown will celebrate his 102nd birthday today doing what has always been important to him -- spending time with his family.. And he has plenty of family to keep him company. Brown and his wife were the parents of seven children. One child is deceased, but
Levett names transition team
Rockdale Sheriff-elect Eric Levett has named a five-person transition team.
City updates alcohol ordinance
The city of Conyers has updated its alcohol ordinance.
Man charged with illegal operation of taxi
A man was charged with operating a taxi service without the required permits and equipment.
Four firefighters honored for 30 years of service
Four firefighters with Rockdale Fire and Rescue were honored for 30 years of service.
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