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Drug bust nets two arrests, crack, firearms

CONYERS -- Crack cocaine, prescription drugs and a stolen gun turned up after law enforcement busted an apparent drug house last Friday in what was described as a quiet subdivision.

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Conyers restaurant worker robbed at gun point on Easter Sunday

Two men in skull caps held up a manager of a local McDonald's restaurant at gun point early Easter morning.

CPD officer's DUI charge reduced

PORTERDALE — The Conyers Police Department officer arrested on a drunk driving charge in January pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser charge in Porterdale Municipal Court.

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Allergy sufferers may keep symptoms into summer

Allergy sufferers are not in the clear just yet, as one local doctor said the season is likely to continue into the summer.

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Unity Rally seeks to end racism

Cultural diversity awareness will be celebrated at the Unity Rally on Saturday in an effort to end racism in the Rockdale County community.

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Councilman: 'Keep Conyers MARTA-free'

As state leaders prepare for the anticipated transportation tax, Councilman Marty Jones announced this week he is in favor of keeping Conyers a "MARTA-free zone."

Councilman: 'Keep Conyers MARTA-free'

CONYERS — As state leaders prepare for the anticipated transportation tax, Councilman Marty Jones announced this week he is in favor of keeping Conyers a "MARTA-free zone."

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City OKs curfew for minors

The city council approved a curfew for minors in public places within the city.

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Man gets 8 years in prison

The former Georgia State Patrol trooper charged in connection with a bank robbery last spring at a local BB&T recently pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison.

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Residents question efforts on ethics law

The public offered their opinion Tuesday night on the composition of an ethics ordinance, as leaders said it as a piece of legislation that is put in the people's hands.

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