Rockdale County Schools Extend Remote Learning Due to Chemical Plant Fire Safety Concerns
Rockdale County Public Schools is extending remote learning until October 18 due to safety concerns following a fire at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers. Superintendent Terry Oatts emphasized the need for adequate planning time for families and staff, as about half of the county's schools are within a two-mile radius of the site, which is undergoing a complex cleanup process. Community frustration is growing over the situation, with residents calling for better communication and the closure of BioLab, while the company has set up a 24-hour call center for local concerns.