CONYERS, Ga. – Rockdale County government commends Keep Conyers-Rockdale Beautiful (KCRB) on its “green year” close out. Finishing the year on a high note as a Keep Georgia Beautiful Governors Circle Award recipient, KCRB held several environmental stewardship events in 2014 with the goal of educating the public about the importance of litter prevention, beautification, waste minimization, and the benefits of improved livability.  

The County recently participated in the 2014 Rivers Alive Cleanup on Oct. 11. More than 200 volunteers, including 122 youth, from local schools, church groups, civic organizations, scout troops, small families, and individuals cleaned up local waterways, parks, illegal dumpsites, schools, subdivisions, roadways, Albert Shoals, and other locations. The cleanup removed 10,680 pounds of garbage and 14 tires, and covered about 5.81 miles of waterways.

CONYERS, Ga. -- Conyers Police have identified the victim of a deadly shooting early Tuesday as 24-year-old Jarvis Hughes.

His mother was in tears when she arrived at the Meadow Crossing Apartments on Irwin Bridge Road, where the shooting happened shortly before 3 a.m.

Police said a woman in Hughes' apartment called 911 to report he'd been shot at least once. He died at the scene.

Investigators spent hours on the scene collecting evidence and interviewing neighbors.

They do not have a suspect and have not released a description.

"I wish I had information to provide about a suspect or vehicle," said Officer Kim Lucas. "We want to make sure we talk to everyone."

(WXIA) -- Drivers in the Atlanta area: Just make it through this weekend, and then you'll get a much-needed break.

The Georgia Department of Transportation said it will suspend all construction-related lane closures from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2.

Until then, many of the usual areas will see crews hard at work through next Monday morning.

As always, all work is weather permitting. A complete list of closures and possible delays can be found at 511ga.org.

Cobb/Fulton counties
* Two eastbound lanes of I-20 will be closed for about one mile past Six Flags Parkway from 9 p.m. Friday to 9 p.m. Saturday for bridge joint and header replacement.

Coweta County
* One northbound lane of I-85 will be closed between two miles south of Highway 14 and McCollum-Sharpsburg Road from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for barrier wall setting.