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Thai restaurant held up at gunpoint during Thanksgiving weekend

Local Thai restaurant Baan Thai was robbed at gunpoint on Thanksgiving weekend. According to Conyers Police Department reports, on Saturday, Nov. 28 around 9 p.m., witnesses observed two black males approach and then enter the establishment (located at 1745 Highway 138 in Conyers) on foot.

December 03, 2009 | Nick Margiasso | Conyers

CPD seek burglary suspect from Sunday dentist office break-in

The Conyers Police Department is on the look-out for the man who reportedly broke into the Hedrick and Dodson Dentist office early Sunday morning. Shortly before 3 a.m., officers responded to an alarm at the dentist office. Upon arrival, an officer reportedly observed a man attempting to exit the basement door on the west side of the building. The suspect reportedly saw the officer and ran back inside the office.

November 23, 2009 | Tyler Smith | Conyers

Man found shot in apartment Saturday evening

The Conyers Police Department continues to investigate the death of a man who was found shot Saturday evening. On Nov. 21, a CPD officer reportedly responded to a call of shots fired at 986 Briar Creek Court.

November 23, 2009 | Tyler Smith | Conyers

Douglas set to run again

State Senator John Douglas (R-Social Circle) announced he will run for a fourth Senate term in the 2010 race.

November 20, 2009 | Gabriel Khouli | Conyers

Fleeing man caught with pot

A Conyers man was arrested Nov. 12, with a bulging pocketful of cash and marijuana at the Bank of America parking lot on Highway 138.

November 20, 2009 | Amber Usmani | Conyers

Horse racing debate could put Horse Park in spotlight

The Georgia International Horse Park could be in the spotlight if legalized betting at horse racing tracks takes off in the upcoming Georgia General Assembly season, City Manager Tony Lucas reported at the Conyers City Council meeting Wednesday night.

November 18, 2009 | Michelle Kim | Conyers

Pilot Club hosts 14th annual Conyers Christmas Tour of Homes

The Pilot Club of Conyers presents its 14th annual Conyers Christmas Tour of Homes on Sunday, Dec. 6, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

November 13, 2009 | | Conyers

Warm, fuzzy alpacas show at International Horse Park

The Georgia Alpaca Association will present The Royal Alpaca Challenge show at The International Horse Park on Nov. 21 and 22. Children and adults will have an opportunity to meet these delightful animals as they compete in the show ring and in obstacle, costume and showmanship classes. Alpaca farms from across the U.S. will be represented at one of Georgia's most beautiful venues. Admission is free. Vendors will offer sweaters, hats, scarves, rugs and yarn ...

November 06, 2009 | | Conyers

Teen arrested after allegedly trying to jump into cars while drivers inside

A Conyers teen was arrested last Tuesday after allegedly trying to carjack two vehicles while the drivers were still in them.

November 04, 2009 | Michelle Kim | Conyers

Incumbents voted back in

City voters decided not to change horses mid-stream on Tuesday night as incumbents were roundly voted back into office in the Conyers city elections.

November 03, 2009 | Michelle Kim | Conyers

Voting on Nov. 3

In the city-wide mayor's race, incumbent Mayor Randal Mills and challenger Kathy Harvey are on the ballot. District 2 Post 1 Councilman Chris Bowen, the incumbent, and challengers Don Williamson and Tony Adams are on the ballot for the District 2 Post 1 seat. Incumbent District 1 Councilman Cleveland Stroud is running unchallenged.

October 31, 2009 | | Conyers

Randy Mills

For Randy Mills, who has been in office of mayor since 1998 and been on the council since 1989, serving in public office for such a long period of time requires passion.

October 31, 2009 | Michelle Kim | Conyers

Kathy Harvey

Challenger Kathy Harvey said she originally was interested in a position centered on the economic development of the city and county, such as with the Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council, but decided to throw her hat in for the mayoral bid instead.

October 31, 2009 | Michelle Kim | Conyers

Mayoral candidate pleads guilty to theft

Conyers mayoral candidate Kathy Harvey entered a guilty plea to felony theft by conversion in Newton County Superior Court Monday, receiving a sentence of five years probation and $6,060 in restitution.

October 27, 2009 | Michelle Kim | Conyers

Maple Tree Dedication

In memory: Friends, family and city residents gathered at the Nancy Guinn Library Monday, Oct. 19 to dedicate two maple trees in memory of Maggie Nelson, a former Conyers city councilwoman and friend of the Library, who recently passed away of cancer, and her daughter Marie Nelson, who preceded her in death. Speakers included Rev. Al Myers, Mayor Randy Mills, Carl Dennis, and Maggie's husband Norm Nelson. ...

October 24, 2009 | | Conyers

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City looks at tax rate increase after falling property values

The proposed 308-acre, mixed-use Four A development could potentially bring a huge tax revenue influx into the City of Conyers - something the city desperately needs - but hasl also raised a number of concerns.

May 16, 2013 | Kathy Hooks | Conyers

Public hearing on 1,400 unit development in Conyers

After four years on the drawing board, a massive mixed-use, 308-acre development located just south of I-20 in the city of Conyers is seeking a zoning variance in order to break ground on the first of the proposed 1,400 residential units and 580,000 square feet of commercial space.

May 09, 2013 | Kathy Hooks | Conyers

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