The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.19 at Marathon, located at 140 N. Salem Road NE and Dogwood Connector. » Read More

UPDATE: Investigators determined the fire that killed a 40-year-old Conyers woman was accidental in nature and started in the kitchen area. The home reportedly had a working smoke detector.  » Read More

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A deputy with the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office was arrested and fired on Thursday afternoon following accusations of child molestation in Conyers.  » Read More

A Conyers man died on the way to the hospital following a boating crash on Lake Jackson Tuesday. Authorities are still determining the cause of death. » Read More

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.45 at Next Level Fuel, located at 3431 Ga. Highway 20 SE and Honey Creek Road SE. » Read More

Local residents will have several events on this upcoming Memorial Day to help remember and pay tribute to the sacrifice of military men and women. » Read More

Olde Town Conyers will transform into a cultural paradise with music, artist and activities for the entire family next Saturday, June 1. » Read More

A fox reportedly bit two students at Rocky Plains Elementary School while the students were outside, according to Newton County Animal Control Director Teri Key-Hoosen and Newton County School System officials. » Read More

The Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce celebrated the one-year anniversary of the "Shop the Rock" buy local campaign at the Rockdale Rotary Club at Rockdale Medical Center Wednesday morning. » Read More

A vision that started more than two years ago came to fruition with the official grand opening Tuesday of the Newton County Sheriff's Office's western precinct. » Read More

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and TEAM Georgia, a safe and sober driving and boating coalition, are reminding people to refrain from or limit drinking alcohol while operating boats. » Read More

The city of Conyers will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 28 to address concerns and answer questions from the public about the city’s Mixed-use Development (MxD) zoning district. » Read More

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.39 at BP, located at 3740 Ga. Highway 20 NE and W. Hightower Trail. » Read More

Rockdale County Senior Services and the Rockdale Senior Site Council is hosting their 9th Annual Rubber Ducky Race on Thursday, June 20 beginning at 9:30 am at Elks Aidmore Children's Center at 2394 Morrison Rd. SW, Conyers, 30094. » Read More

A Grady baby and lifelong member of Saint John the Wonderworker Orthodox Church, Joe Roden moved with his family from Atlanta to Conyers when he was 14 years old. By age 17, Roden already aspired to join the Army. » Read More

Rockdale County's Urban Redevelopment Plan has been chosen as one of five projects that the Atlanta Regional Commission will assist through their Community Choices team this year. » Read More

Graduation is in a few days for Rockdale, Heritage and Salem High Schools. » Read More

Rockdale County Public Schools' graduation rate jumped 5.8 percentage points to 72 percent, which is above the state average, according to the new figures released by the Georgia Department of Education for the 2012-2013 four year graduation rate. The state average is 69.72 percent. » Read More

The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office and members of Rockdale Fire-Rescue participated in the multi-agency Mobile Communication Vehicle Exercise (MCV) hosted by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)/Homeland Security last week. The annual training exercise was conducted over a four-day period, May 13 - 16, at Stone Mountain Park. » Read More

Ever thought about learning a new languge? Two new electronic resources are now available to Conyers-Rockdale Library System patrons for just that purpose. » Read More

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.45 at RaceWay, located at 2187 Salem Road SE near Flat Shoals Road. » Read More

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A Conyers man and woman were arrested and charged with armed robbery over the weekend after the victim of the robbery followed them and called police with their tag number. » Read More

Their GPAs show that Salem's valedictorian Janki Patel and salutatorian Reed Hill have mastered their academic lessons. But beyond report cards, these level-headed seniors have learned valuable life lessons during their years as a Seminole that will carry them forward into adulthood. » Read More

Huey Atkins, Director of National EMS Operations for Rockdale and Morgan Counties, was recently presented with the prestigious EMS Special Achievement Award by the Northeast Georgia EMS Council during the annual Region Ten Emergency Medical Services Awards Banquet, held at the Oconee Civic Center. » Read More

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.46 at QuikTrip, located at 2400 Salem Road SE and Ellington Road SE. » Read More

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UPDATE: The flash flood watch issued by the National Weather Service at Peachtree City for counties including Rockdale and Newton has expired but warnings of rain storms continues through the night.  » Read More

IN BRIEF: Traffic on Interstate 20 westbound in Rockdale is flowing again after a backup from around Sigman Road to West Avenue exits. » Read More

For Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology's valedictorian Jason Mitchell and salutatorian Alex Mann, it was the intimate atmosphere of the school and the dedication of the staff that attracted them and later ensured their success. » Read More

After a large number of residents took advantage of the option to vote early in the last general election, Rockdale County elections officials are considering consolidating eight of the county’s 18 voting precincts in an effort to save the county $14,000 in administrative costs per election. » Read More

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.48 at Texaco, located at 1801 Ga. Highway 138 SE and Sigman Road.  » Read More

“Things are a lot better than people give public education credit for” is the sentiment spoken by State School Superintendent John Barge as the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Conyers Thursday. » Read More

Not many are aware that one of the trailblazers of the women’s suffrage movement, Sally Fanny Gleaton, was from Conyers, and the Rockdale Historical Society is ensuring the contributions of this remarkable daughter of Rockdale are not forgotten.  » Read More

IN BRIEF: Rockdale County Public Schools' non-traditional schools, such as the Open Campus for high school credit recovery, the Alpha School for students with discipline issues, and the Early Learning Center at Rockdale Career Academy, may not be on the chopping block, but students may see a shorter calendar and staff may see more furlough days instead. Property owners may also see a slightly higher tax rate but less in the actual amount billed for ... » Read More

While one is looking forward to launching into the wider world and the other is looking forward to gaining his independence, Heritage High School’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian definitely have one thing in common – the two overachievers have big plans for their careers. » Read More

On Saturday, June 22, Mike the Knight and his friends are galloping into the Mall at Stonecrest for special live performances of Mike the Knight and the Mission for Hidden Treasure. Performances will be held at Noon and 2 pm, with special kids activities to run from Noon to 3:00 pm at the Mall at Stonecrest.   » Read More

The Montessori School of Covington is hosting two Open House sessions on Tuesday, May 21. » Read More

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. » Read More

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.39 at Chevron, located at 1135B Sigman Road near Eastview Road NE. » Read More

The Conyers Rockdale Heritage Foundation will hold its first evening gala fundraiser on May 18, 7 p.m. at the newly opened East Mountain Studios. » Read More

The federal Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the county a grant to help Rockdale County Fire-Rescue purchase safety and operations equipment. » Read More

American Legion Post 77 will host the first community recognition of Tuskegee Airman Val R. Archer on Saturday, May 18, Armed Forces Day, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at 674 Legion Road, Conyers. » Read More

For Rockdale County High School's valedictorian, Jade Newton, and salutatorian, Olivia Welch, graduation is just another step on the college path they've already been taking for a while. » Read More

IN BRIEF: There are two accidents on Interstate 20 westbound; one near Ga. Highway 142, exit 93; the other near Ga. Highway 11, exit 98. The roadway is blocked, use caution. » Read More