Industry News

Pratt Industries Grows Again

Pratt Industries, an international paper recycling and box manufacturer broke ground today on its new Conyers solid waste transfer station. This is the first phase of a planned $13 million “eco campus” that will bring 40-50 new jobs to the Conyers/Rockdale area. The transfer station construction is part of Pratt’s bid for the recycling and solid waste collection contract with the City of Conyers.

Casting Call for “The Prisoners”

"The Prisoners", a Warner Brothers film will soon be shooting here in Conyers and Rockdale County and an open casting call for extras was held Sunday, Dec. 9 at the Rockdale Career Academy. Tammy Smith Casting in Atlanta managed the casting call. Tammy Smith Casting...

Hillphoenix Grows in Conyers/Rockdale

Hillphoenix a leading manufacturer of display cases, refrigeration and power systems, and walk-ins, with local locations in Conyers and Covington, Georgia have finalized plans to consolidate and expand their operations in Conyers, Georgia. Hillphoenix will move their...

Pratt Industries Wins Conyers’ Trash/Recycling Bid

Pratt Industries, which is one of the largest industries here in Rockdale, was selected as the winner of a trash collection and recycling contract with the City of Conyers. The bid represents an investment of approximately $13 million in new facilities and will...

Urban Redevelopment Plan Hearing

A public hearing is scheduled next week to discuss and learn more about Rockdale County’s proposed Urban Redevelopment Plan which would include an opportunity zone west of the city of Conyers. Where: BOC Assembly Hall, located at 901 N. Main St., Conyers.When: 6 p.m.,...