š± Conyers police supervisor arrested after audit flags license plate reader misuse
Conyers, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Conyers! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Conyers police supervisor arrested after audit flags license plate reader misuse
- Free Sunday concerts are back at Wheeler Park in Conyers
- What investigators say really caused the 2024 Bio-Lab fire in Conyers
Also on today's calendar: Rockdale Farmers Market and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 72. š¶ Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Conyers Police Department supervisor arrested for misusing Flock license plate reader to track partner (ocgnews.com) ā A Conyers Police Department supervisor has been arrested after an internal audit flagged alleged misuse of the Flock license plate reader system to track a domestic partner. The GBI is handling the criminal case while the department continues its own investigation, emphasizing accountability and proper use of surveillance technology. 
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2. Rockin' Rockdale Concert Series: The 293 Band takes the stage on Sunday (atlantaonthecheap.com) ā Free Rockin' Rockdale concerts are set for the last Sundays of June, July, and August at Wheeler Park in Conyers, with shows running 5 to 7 p.m. Residents can bring chairs or blankets, enjoy food vendors, and hear bands like 293 Band and Band X without spending a dime. Ā Ā Ā
3. Review - CSB Publishes Bio-Lab Conyers Final Report (blogspot.com) ā Federal investigators have released their final report on the 2024 Bio-Lab warehouse fire in Conyers, which caused evacuations and shelter-in-place orders after toxic gas was released. The Chemical Safety Board blames a corroded sprinkler component that let water react with chlorine-based pool chemicals, and it outlines safety recommendations to prevent similar incidents. Ā Ā Ā
4. Atlanta Regional Commission Announces 2026 Regional Leadership Institute Class (atlantaregional.org) ā A Rockdale County Parks & Recreation project manager based in Conyers has been selected for the Atlanta Regional Commissionās 2026 Regional Leadership Institute, joining leaders from across 11 metro counties. The program will tackle issues like housing, transit, workforce, and community resilience, aiming to strengthen regional collaboration that includes Rockdale and Conyers voices. Ā Ā Ā
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SOMETHING SPECIAL: SOUL SESSIONS IN JULY ā
Something Special Bar & Lounge, 1377 Old McDonough Hwy, Conyers
6:00 pm
Saturday July 25
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Other local events
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Rockdale Farmers Market ā
Wheeler Park, 1400 Parker Rd SE, Conyers
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Quick Drop Weekly Auto Auction ā Sundays @ 3PM ā
Quick Drop Towing & Recovery, 2481 Old Covington Hwy, Conyers
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Cellar Craft Club: Book Nook ā
The Book Cellar, 951 Railroad St NW, Conyers
3:00 pm -
RCPS Parent Orientation Online for Back-to-School
Rockdale County online
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Open House, Early Learning Center at RCA (ages 3-4)
Rockdale County ELC at RCA
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EMS Rising 6th Grade Patriot Camp
Rockdale County EMS
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Open House, RCA and RVC
Rockdale County Rockdale Career Academy
3:00 pm
Sunday July 26
Tuesday July 28
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Back-to-School Bash
Rockdale County 1400 Parker Road, Conyers, GA
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RCPS Parent Orientation Online for Back-to-School
Rockdale County online
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Open House, Early Learning Center at RCA (ages 3-4)
Rockdale County ELC at RCA
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EMS Rising 6th Grade Patriot Camp
Rockdale County EMS
1:00 pm
Saturday July 25
Sunday July 26
Tuesday July 28
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