Cashiers at Conyers Walgreen's face theft charges
Three cashiers at Walgreen's face theft by taking charges.
Area law enforcment sees little change with new immigration provision
Area law enforcement officials foresee little change in enforcement under a provision of the new illigal immigration law.
Cottage food business ordinance OK'd
Rockdale County has approved an ordinance allowing cottage food businesses as a home occupation.
Two from Newton arrested by Rockdale authorities
Two Newton Countians have been arrested by Rockdale authorities in separate incidents.
Sears to retire from economic development
Economic Development Executive Director Glenn Sears has announced plans to retire.
Portrait of retiring Judge Nation unveiled
Retiring Judge Sidney Nation was presented with a portrait to hang in the Rockdale County Courthouse.
Manfield man charged in Conyers stabbing
A Mansfield man has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault in connection with a Conyers stabbing.
Copeland attributes daughter's survival to faith, hope, love and courage
Andy Copeland, whose daughter Aimee nearly lost her life in May to a rare flesh-eating bacteria, spoke to area Rotarians Wednesday about his daughter's deliverance from death and the strong beliefs that helped his family through the ordeal.
Police ID man shot while stabbing his mother
A man who was reportedly stabbing his mother was shot by an officer with the Conyers Police Department.
Parliamentary confusion results from push for early SPLOST vote
The Newton County Board of Education voted to call for a SPLOST referendum Tuesday night and then rescinded that vote due to confusion over parliamentary procedure.
Newton BOE to vote on 2013 SPLOST resolution
The Newton County Board of Education is expected to call for a $75 million SPLOST referendum in March.
Campaign underway to help more pets find a home for the holidays
Rockdale County Animal Care and Control is teaming up with Iams to help more pets find homes for the holidays.
Lett makes appeal to Rockdale BOC for support of Newton homeless shelter
Director Clara Lett of the Garden of Gethsemane Homeless Shelter appeared before the Rockdale Board of Commissioners to tell them of the shelter's financial struggles.
Three arrested after shots fired from car
Three people were arrested Wednesday morning after shots were fired from their car at two men and a woman in another car on Broad Street in Milstead.
Two arrested on meth charges
Two people face drug charges following arrests by the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office.
Entering auto suspects arrested after search through woods
Three men face charges related to breaking into vehicles.
False alarm leads Conyers police to pot
A marijuana grow operation was discovered by police at an apartment complex.
Two face meth charges after fleeing from deputy
Two suspects are charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
Charter school proposal to be discussed by panel
A roundtable discussion on the charter shool amendment will be held Oct. 15.
Mahaffey to walk to raise money for COPS
Cindy Mahaffey will participate in a 25-mile walk in support of COPS.
Two arrested in murder of Newton man
Two men suspected of the murder of a Newton County man in Atlanta have been arrested.
Boyfriend faces murder charge in child's death
A Covington man faces a murder charge in connection with the death of his girlfriend's son.
Charges filed against suspect shot by trooper
The GBI has charged a man who allegedly brandished a weapon at a Georgia State Patrol trooper.
Covington man shot and wounded by GSP Trooper during traffic stop
A Covington man was wounded by a State Patrol trooper Thursday after he reportedly brandished a weapon during a traffic stop.
Panhandling banned in Covington
The Covington City Council approved an ordinance amendment prohibiting panhandling in the city.
Church in the Now finds new home in Covington
Church in the Now has found a new home in Covington.
Snellville man charged with kidnapping wife from church
A Snellville man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly kidnapped his estranged wife from church.
Man charged in chop shop operation
A Lithonia man has been charged with operating a chop shop.
Porterdale responds to landlord complaints
The Porterdale City Council has taken action in response to landlord complaints.
Porterdale hears landlords' concerns
Landlords in Porterdale aired concerns about high water deposits at a meeting Monday.
Covington man arrested in connection with Rockdale home invasion
A Covington man has been arrested and charged in connection with a Rockdale County home invasion.
Newton man stabbed in Conyers during 'play-fighting'
A Conyers man has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with the stabbing of a Newton County man that occured when 'play-fighting' got out of control.
Four rezonings to go before Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hear requests for four rezonings on Salem Road.
Porterdale hears grim report on accounting practices
The Porterdale City Council voted to accept its 2011 audit report Tuesday.
Texting with police leads to drug arrest
A Conyers man was arrested on drug charges after he allegedly arranged a drug sale with police by texting.
Suspect sought in alleged assault
The Conyers Police Department is seeking an aggravated assault suspect.
Pouring licenses revoked at Porterdale Bar & Grill
The pouring licenses for Porterdale Bar & Grill have been revoked by the City Council.
Quick action leads to robbery arrests
Two suspects were charged with robbery following a Wednesday evening incident at Kroger.
Covington man faces charges after firing into couple's car
Covinton man arrested after allegedly firing shots into car of a Rockdale man, his girlfriend and baby.
Wicks provides 3-year water department overview
Rockdale Water Resources Director Dwight Wicks presented a three-year-overview to the Board of Commissioners Tuesday night.
Partnership releases Snapping Shoals from future coal plant commitments
An agreement with Taylor Energy Fund announced Wednesday signals the end of the permitting phase for Plant Washington and the release of participating EMCs from future capital commitments.
Protest against T-SPLOST planned
A rally is scheduled for Tuesday, July 10, to protest the proposed T-SPLOST.
Second robbery suspect in custody
A second suspect in two armed robberies is in police custody.
AC service in high demand over weekend
Area air conditioning technicians were in high demand over the weekend due to record-breaking high temperatures.
City to keep closer eye on massage businesses
The city of Conyers has enacted an ordinance governing massage businesses and massage theraptists.
Six women arrested in bar fight
Six Newton County women were charged with fighting at a Rockdale County bar.
Couple awakes to find armed man in their bedroom
An armed man broke into a Conyers apartment while the residents were asleep inside.
Morgan named interim chief of Fire and Rescue
Rockdale County has named Capt. Dan Morgan interim chief of Fire and Rescue.
GSP seeks help in notifying family of man hit by train
A man was struck and killed by a CSX train Wednesday night in Conyers.
Driver charged in fatality
The driver in an accident that claimed another man's life has been charged.