Welcome to the first 2025 edition of our quarterly BVI Corporate Review The first quarter of 2025 saw continued strong activity in the BVI Our corporate legal team advised on key transactions in the jurisdiction while also assisting clients in understanding the many legislative changes to companies law over the quarter As outlined in our last review, important changes to BVI companies law came into effect as of 2 January 2025, including the new BVI beneficial ownership reporting rules. Further information on this and the other key regulatory changes can be found in our publication Recent Amendments to BVI Company Law: Key Changes Companies incorporated prior to this date generally have a 6 month transitional period in which to comply BBB Foods (NYSE:TBBB) secondary share offering on the New York Stock Exchange the Conyers team advised BBB Foods (NYSE:TBBB) on a secondary offering of its shares on the New York Stock exchange Under the terms of the underwritten public offering existing shareholders of BBB Foods sold 21 million shares for an aggregate price of US$593.25 million BBB Foods is one of the fastest growing retailers in Mexico opening a new store every 18 hours in 2024 The company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in February 2024 with a market capitalisation of approximately US$2.2 billion that has since grown to approximately US$3 billion making it the second largest BVI listed company LatinFinance recently named BBB Food’s IPO as its Initial Public Offering of the Year Partner Anton Goldstein and Associate Nina Goodman advised on the secondary offering alongside Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP as US counsel and Greenberg Traurig All three firms previously advised BBB Foods in connection with its IPO InvestAcc Group Limited acquisition of AJ Bell’s Platinum SIPP and SSAS business The team is also advising InvestAcc Group Limited a leading UK specialist pension administrator in connection with its acquisition of AJ Bell’s Platinum self invested personal pensions (SIPPs) and small self administered schemes (SSASs) business which consists of 3,562 schemes with £3.2 billion in assets under administration (AuA) and a high-net-worth client base reflected through an average SIPP account size of approximately £670,000 brings InvestAcc Group’s total AuA to over £8.5 billion across 16,000 SIPP and SSAS accounts The Platinum SIPP and SSAS business provides bespoke high-quality pensions expertise and SIPP and SSAS administration to the high net worth segment The transaction is expected to complete in the second half of 2025 following the extraction migration and integration of the Platinum SIPP and SSAS clients onto InvestAcc’s platform with a maximum consideration of £25 million Partner Rachael Pape advised on the transaction This quarter features an article on the African mining industry an increasingly attractive destination for many global mining companies The Conyers BVI Corporate Review regularly includes the most recently available information on new BVI incorporations total active BVI entities and registered investment funds We hope this data provides a useful snapshot of the BVI market https://www.bvifsc.vg/library/publications/q4-2024-bvi-fsc-statistical-bulletin Source: Statistical Bulletin of BVI FSC. [View source.] See more » Refine your interests » Back to Top Explore 2025 Readers' Choice Awards Copyright © var today = new Date(); var yyyy = today.getFullYear();document.write(yyyy + " "); JD Supra Former Gruver and Texas Tech football player Jalin Conyers is heading to Miami After not being selected in the 2025 NFL Draft despite strong showings at the East-West Shrine Bowl and NFL Combine, Conyers signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent Conyers' deal with the Dolphins will give the former Red Raiders' standout an opportunity to earn a spot on the team's final 53-man roster Conyers played high school football for Gruver helping the Greyhounds to their first state title appearance during the 2018 season Conyers earned Happy State Bank Boys Athlete of the Year honors after catching 61 passes for 1,225 yards and 19 touchdowns Conyers played quarterback for Gruver following the graduation of the team's previous starter The multi-sport star was also named Athlete of the Year as a senior Conyers went to West Texas High School in Stinnett where he spent his freshman and sophomore years currently play football and basketball at Gruver The two helped the Greyhounds to another strong campaign in 2024-25 as GHS won its first 14 games before falling to Muenster in the state semifinals More: Miami Dolphins' Top 5 undrafted free agents, broken down More: Jalin Conyers was at a football game Friday, but not a TTU game: Where he was and why More: Jalin Conyers finds his happy place with Texas Tech football The former Comanches and Greyhounds' star started his college career at Oklahoma before transferring to Arizona State after one season in Norman notching his the best statistical season in 2022 with 38 catches for 422 yards and five touchdowns he transferred to Texas Tech for his final year of college football The Texas Panhandle product helped the Red Raiders to an 8-5 record in 2024-25 while catching 30 passes for 320 yards and five touchdowns Conyers checked in at 6-foot-3 and 260 pounds at the NFL Combine running the 40-yard dash in 4.74 seconds and notching a 35.5-inch leap in the vertical jump Conyers' shuttle and three-cone drill times were also impressive contributing to an 82 athleticism score on NFL.com which ranked third among tight ends in the 2025 draft class Conyers will have to fight for a spot in the Dolphins organization over the offseason Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Things didn’t go as planned for Gruver graduate and Texas Tech tight end Jalin Conyers during the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft his family and friends all met at the Derrick Event Center in downtown Amarillo on Saturday in hopes of celebrating his dream of hearing his name called on ESPN saying he was one of the 257 selected draft picks it was seven plus hours of an up and down emotional rollercoaster for Conyers and company who sat nervously and anxiously all afternoon glued to his phone and the TV didn’t hear his name during the draft but it wasn’t all bad as immediately as the broadcast concluded Conyers announced he had signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Miami Dolphins “My dream has always been to get drafted,” Conyers said “That didn’t happen but I’m still on an NFL team at the end of the day and now I get a chance to go prove people wrong There were a lot of ups and downs during this final day of the draft This is now my opportunity to go out and make the 53-man roster.” Conyers had upped his draft stock this past season at Texas Tech From his prolific high school career at West Texas High and Gruver to transferring from Oklahoma to making a name at Arizona State Conyers had been building to this draft moment since he could walk This past fall at Texas Tech Conyers was not only a second-team All-Big 12 selection at tight end but turned heads with his versatility and improved blocking ability Conyers impressed NFL scouts at the East-West Shrine Bowl and earned an invite where he performed well at the NFL Combine Projections had Conyers as a third day six to seven round draft pick just getting a chance and becoming the first kid from Gruver to sign with an NFL team is the only shot he needs “I had a couple of teams calling me and telling me what they were going to do,” Conyers said but Miami and they wanted me to be a Dolphin I believe they have a plan for me and I’m excited to show them what I can do.” From organizing his draft party to playing an outstanding host to watching her son go through every emotion Kimberly is just so proud to see her oldest son’s hard work since childhood paying off “He’s my baby boy and I’m so glad he has a place to go,” Kimberly said “We’ve been telling him he’s been proving people wrong his entire life He gets to go do that one more time.” On top of over 50 family and friends in the building was former Gruver Greyhounds football coach Terry Felderhoff Felderhoff not only coached Conyers his junior and senior seasons but led Gruver to a state runner-up season in 2018 with Conyers as his wide receiver The two have been close ever since and Felderhoff has been one of Conyers biggest supporters Felderhoff went to many of Conyers games and even went to the NFL Combine There was no way Felderhoff was going to miss this day either “I’m just glad he found a team,” Felderhoff said “How many kids that start playing football get to have the opportunity of being drafted in the NFL Things don’t always go to plan and that’s all you can ask for I’m proud of him and everyone here at his party is proud of him The first day he walked into our fieldhouse to now is awesome He’s a tremendous young man.” Though Conyers struggled basically keeping to himself all day Saturday he was overwhelmed with the support of those in attendance for his draft party and knows he wouldn’t be where he is today without them “It meant so much to see everyone here with me,” Conyers said “Without my friends and family this wouldn’t mean anything I’ve had a ton of support my entire life and I owe them a lot It was special to see everyone here and this long day.” Press Pass Sports will provide fans a passionate and informed look at high school college and professional sports impacting the Texas Panhandle © 2022 All Rights Reserved. Press Pass Sports is a division of jpegJoe Licensing, LLC They also block our videos from being seen or played Whitelist us on your ad blocker for uninterrupted access to our entire library of expert commentary and NFL analysis Want a personalized feed of all your favorite content from The 33rd Team Click through to unlock your own personalized feed Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Jalin Conyers is an intriguing offensive weapon with the makings of a flex tight end and hybrid pass catcher for an NFL offense Conyers first flashed his talents at Arizona State as a big-time run-after-catch threat and athlete He’s illustrated growth and development throughout his final season of college ball He’s a surprisingly fluid and graceful big man in space and has the balance and wiggle to force missed tackles with the ball in his hands He still requires added precision and technique in his route running and blocking ability but should be considered a developmental talent who can and played high school football for Gruver HS he was a multi-sport talent who played basketball he played quarterback before converting to tight end He was ranked as a 4-star recruit (247 Sports) and initially committed to Oklahoma over offers from LSU Conyers played one season at Oklahoma in 2020 redshirting without game action as a member of their 2020 recruiting class before entering into the transfer portal and enrolling at Arizona State.  Conyers played three seasons at ASU from 2021 to 2023 His most productive season came in 2022 as a redshirt sophomore when Conyers posted 38 catches for 422 yards and five scores Conyers was credited with 18 forced missed tackles in the final five games of that season before finishing the 2023 season among the top-10 in yards after catch among FBS tight ends.  Conyers transferred after the 2023 season to Texas Tech for his final year of college eligibility and was a productive hybrid weapon. For his play, he was named Second Team All-Big 12 and accepted an invitation to the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl to culminate his college career.  What a fascinating piece of the puzzle Jalin Conyers is capable of being for a creative offensive mind This is a big-bodied athlete with surprising grace in his game His prolific prep background as an athlete is evidenced when you watch some of the examples of body control and movement skills both in space and with the football in his hands.  Conyers has plenty of experience handling the football in different ways to get the ball quickly into his hands in underneath patterns out of split flow play action or shallow crosses breeds a lot of chances to catch runaway opportunities against man coverage with defenders fighting through traffic Conyers has illustrated good open-field speed and physicality with his free arm to stave off pursuit from angles He’s a difficult assignment to bring down 1-on-1 on the edges and Conyers pairs the raw size with a subtle wiggle to break down tacklers in the secondary and freeze them as they brace for contact.  Conyers isn’t a prolific route runner which will be one of the bigger barriers to how quickly he can assimilate himself into an NFL offense Traditionalists will likely be cooler on his projection — as this isn’t a plug-and-play talent as a static Y and he’ll be best optimized in similar ways to what he got at Texas Tech and used for horizontal stretching of the box with his speed at the snap he was an early progression target in the flat They’ve run some quick perimeter hitters with him to set up blocks and get the ball in his hands quickly The Shanahan branches will likely love him his mastery of assignment could require a multi-year investment.  he offers size and sufficient grip stretch to play in space He can bully safeties and corners on his arc releases towards the numbers He shows good cadence and vision in instances in which he was put in the backfield and charged with leading around the corner in the red area or in short yardage to play off of his background and history of direct snaps Conyers has 29 career carries and 10 forced missed tackles on these opportunities he also received seven pass attempts during the past two years in direct snap packages and he completed six of them for 40 yards and a score.  Conyers has plenty of room to grow with his first contact and ability to sustain blocks at the point of attack He also needs to add more precision to his routes to win as a true route runner at the NFL level the multifaceted dynamics of his game are an exciting opportunity for a team to gobble up and try to maximize on Day 3 Conyers projects well for heavy-personnel-focused schemes He blurs the lines between a big slot and a tight end and He’s a talented athlete with the ball in his hands and should be given ample opportunity to develop his route running ability to become a more prolific weapon play-action passing schemes can take advantage of his alignment versatility to give him favorable angles in blocking schemes and get him the ball quickly underneath on a pass play.  Make sure to check out our new home for all of our NFL Draft content Kyle began his career as an independent NFL Draft analyst in 2013 a service that provided scouting reports and consultations for agencies Kyle became one of the original co-founding members of The Draft Network where he served as Director of Scouting from 2019 to the spring of 2023 Kyle led a team of scouts during this time; coordinating both college & pro scouting programs Kyle also contributed as a writer and analyst for outlets such as USA Today and Athlon Sports he is a prominent figure in TEGNA Media's Locked On Podcast Network hosting the Locked On Dolphins podcast and co-hosting the Locked On NFL Scouting podcast He now serves as The 33rd Team's NFL Draft lead where he merges college scouting evaluations with a refined understanding of the NFL and team-building trends for every franchise Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Sharon Conyers Sharon she is proceed in death by Willie Mae Waldens Shw grew up with a resilient spirit and a deep commitment to family and community and together they built a loving home filled with joy Sharon was a devoted mother to Tony Conyers and her nurturing heart extended to her grandchildren—Shakenna Conyers Brother: George Jackson (Lou’s) Sister: Beaula Jackson And a host of nieces and nephews other relatives and friends who will continue to cherish her memory and honor her legacy and kindness—a beacon of light in the lives of those who knew her Sharon’s memory will forever be etched in the hearts of her family and all who were fortunate enough to know her Sharon Lavon Conyers of Claxton will be 2:00pm Sunday from the Chapel of Low Country Cremation and Burial in Reidsville Burial will follow in the Wilkerson Cemetery in Collins The family will receive friends on Saturday from the hours of 6:00pm and 8:00pm also at the funeral home Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Chapel of Low Country Cremation and Burial This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors D-Michigan has announced that he will be retiring effective immediately and will not be seeking re-election in 2018 Conyers announced the move on a local Michigan radio station Tuesday morning the great-nephew of Conyers told CBS News' Jonathan Blakely he intended to run for his seat Rick Snyder announced that he will call a special election to fill out Conyers' term in the House told The New York Times for a story Tuesday that the 88-year-old Democrat's doctor "advised him that the rigor of another campaign would be too much for him Ian Conyers told the newspaper that his great-uncle - the longest-serving current U.S He is going to retire." The report didn't specify how Ian Conyers knew of the congressman's plans He said he plans to run for John Conyers' seat in Washington would not confirm or deny that the congressman was planning to retire in a phone conversation with The Associated Press early Tuesday He said Ian Conyers has not been "part of the conversations" between Reed easily won re-election last year in the heavily Democratic 13th District But following the mounting allegations of sexual harassment he has faced growing calls to resign from colleagues in the House including House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Reed has said Conyers' health would be the paramount consideration in whether he decides to step down from his House seat He has already stepped aside from his position as ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Reed said Tuesday that Conyers likely will call the radio show because his client shouldn't "risk his health" by traveling outside in the cold weather John Conyers returned to Detroit from Washington last week and was hospitalized on Wednesday after complaining that he felt light-headed The House Ethics Committee is reviewing allegations of harassment against John Conyers a woman who said she worked for him for more than a decade said he slid his hand up her skirt and rubbed her thighs while she was sitting next to him in the front row of a church Elisa Grubbs made the allegation in an affidavit released late Monday by her attorney who reached a confidential settlement with Conyers over sexual harassment allegations but broke the confidentiality agreement to speak publicly last week Bloom posted Grubbs' affidavit on Twitter and confirmed to The Associated Press that it was genuine Grubbs' affidavit says that she worked for Conyers in various roles from approximately 2001 to about 2013 Conyers slid his hand up my skirt and rubbed my thighs while I was sitting next to him in the front row of a church," Grubbs said "I was startled and sprang to my feet and exclaimed 'He just ran his hand up my thigh!' Other staffers witnessed the event." She also said that she saw Conyers touching and stroking the legs and buttocks of Brown and other female staffers on "multiple occasions." Grubbs said witnessing such harassment "was a regular part of life while working in the office of Rep she said he came out of the bathroom naked when he knew she was in the room Reed told the Detroit Free Press that the allegations by Grubbs are "another instance of tomfoolery from the mouth of Harvey Weinstein's attorney." Bloom previously represented Hollywood executive Weinstein who is accused of sexual misconduct by a number of women She quit Weinstein's team after the allegations became public and now represents sexual harassment victims Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device teams are scrambling to sign additional targets as undrafted free agents the Miami Dolphins did just that by signing Texas Tech tight end Jalin Conyers as a UDFA Conyers spent one season in Lubbock but made a big impact appearing in all 13 games with three starts He ranked fourth on the team with 30 receptions for 320 yards and both of those marks led all tight ends on the roster Conyers spent three seasons at Arizona State and one season at Oklahoma Knew it wouldn't take long.@therealjconyers is heading to South Beach!#PhinsUp x #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/RRQTLpAd4y - Enjoy more Texas Tech coverage on Texas Tech On SI - Texas Tech's JT Toppin named CBS Sports Transfer of the Year College Football: Texas Tech lands at No. 6 in Big 12 Power Rankings Texas Tech cracks Top 5 in Andy Katz's early power rankings The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Sign up to receive GPB Event announcements via Email Researchers are launching a three-year study to assess the long-term health impact of last year’s BioLab fire in Conyers led by the Morehouse School of Medicine and local nonprofit Community Action NOW! and other health concerns in residents and first responders three-year study aimed at tracking the long-term health effects of last year’s chemical fire at the BioLab plant in Conyers will start next month.   Researchers from the Morehouse School of Medicine along with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Georgia have partnered with local nonprofit Community Action NOW (CAN) to launch the Post-Fire Public Health Recovery Project The initiative aims to document and assess a wide range of health impacts stemming from the chemical fire which forced more than 17,000 residents to evacuate and left 90,000 others sheltering in place on September 29 “This is a critical moment for our community,” said Iffat Walker executive director of Community Action NOW “The Post-Fire Public Health Recovery Project is our moment to make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected.”   a plant that produces cleaning products for swimming pools and spas sent a potentially toxic plume of chemicals into the air residents continue to report lingering respiratory issues and cancer-related conditions.   Walker said she was impacted by people who spoke up at a December community meeting expressing concern about their futures.  'I’m scared.' 'I don't know what is going to happen to me here.' 'I don't have the resources to get the type of information I need.'”  What the Post-Fire Public Health Recovery Project hopes to do is to combine data collection and community advocacy.  a researcher at the Morehouse School of Medicine’s Cardiovascular Research Institute emphasized the importance of community-led science in identifying and addressing health disparities.   “We want to empower communities where people from different neighborhoods all are affected by the same thing,” Washington said “Working as a team and giving them those scientific tools that we work with We expect some wonderful things that come out of it.” The first year of the study will focus on outreach and data collection to document the full range of physical and mental health effects linked to the fire The following years will center on tracking a group of residents and first responders who volunteer to have their health monitored over time The study will also include people from neighboring counties that were affected — including Newton Residents interested in participating in the study can sign up through Community Action NOW!’s website The first round of surveys is expected to be available March 1 Georgia Health Initiative is a non-partisan, private foundation advancing innovative ideas to help improve the health of Georgians. Learn more at georgiahealthinitiative.org Pamela brings her deep news knowledge and love of storytelling to the airwaves across Georgia, Monday through Friday mornings on GPB Radio.  GPB is committed to bringing you comprehensive news coverage from Georgia, across the country and around the world.  Your support makes this possible.  Please consider making a gift today to support this vital public service. SearchSearchBrooks, Conyers play in East-West Shrine Bowl Thursday January 30, 2025 | Football Kickoff for the 100th East-West Shrine Bowl is slated for 7 p.m. on NFL Network Members of Georgia’s congressional delegation are calling on KIK Consumer Products to release updates on its investigation into the chemical fire at its Conyers facility last September urged the company to share the results of any debris testing and extend the now-expired claims deadline for residents impacted by the fire "You and your staff have publicly expressed a desire to 'address the needs of impacted area residents and business owners' following that incident," the letter says "It has been three months since the incident; we request specific information regarding your efforts to do so." The Sept. 29 fire prompted 17,000 evacuations, closed portions of I-20, and led to overnight shelter-in-place orders for weeks. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) called the fire “completely unacceptable” in its initial report citing the need for stricter safety protocols for handling hazardous materials.  A spokesperson for BioLab said in a statement via email that the company is reviewing the letter adding that it has provided community support through a call center "BioLab will continue its community engagement and looks forward to working constructively with authorities and elected officials," the statement went on to say Georgia lawmakers have stressed the need for greater transparency into what caused the fire and its impacts, citing concerns about Rockdale County residents long-term health and environmental impacts Pamela brings her deep news knowledge and love of storytelling to the airwaves across Georgia Monday through Friday mornings on GPB Radio.  GPB is committed to bringing you comprehensive news coverage from Georgia across the country and around the world.  Your support makes this possible.  Please consider making a gift today to support this vital public service Cheryl Garcia is a retired nurse practitioner She says since the fire at the BioLab facility in September Garcia had been asthma-free for more than a decade before the fire The September fire at the facility in Conyers where chemicals for swimming pools and spas are produced created a plume that released chemicals into the air and forced Rockdale County schools to switch to virtual learning for weeks Garcia says the aftereffects of the fire have taken a toll on her and her husband’s health The couple lives just a few miles from the plant “My husband's primary care doctor wrote it very clearly," Garcia said "And he put it on my medical record that it was due to chemical exposure.” Environmental Protection Agency began monitoring levels of chlorine gas released into the air That monitoring ended as the emergency response to the fire concluded in October Federal investigators released a preliminary report on the fire in November BioLab announced it would stop accepting new reimbursement claims at the end of the year Existing claims will continue to be processed beyond Dec but the company will not take any additional claims after that date The company said the decision reflected a decrease in the volume of incoming claims a spokesperson for the company said via email “While the new claims filing period is coming to a close BioLab is maintaining its strong commitment to the community and the company will continue to partner with local organizations to provide support moving forward.” some residents say they’re still waiting to hear back about claims they’ve submitted evacuated her home for nine weeks on her OB-GYN’s advice She’s spent money on hotels and Airbnbs to avoid potential health risks “The things you expect as a first-time mom Her doctor also ordered additional ultrasounds as a precaution BioLab says it has worked with residents to cover evacuation expenses The company has processed thousands of reimbursement claims related to the fire a medical toxicologist at Emory University says exposure to chlorine gas can have both immediate and long-term effects “A subset of people will develop a persistent cough and increased sensitivity to other chemicals,” Kazzi said He added that individuals with preexisting conditions like asthma or COPD are particularly vulnerable Cheryl Garcia and Krystel Boie aren’t alone At a recent community meeting held at a local church nearly 100 residents gathered to share their fears and frustrations "I’m just praying because I don’t know what else to do.” and lingering anxiety over what they and their families may have been exposed to The Texas Tech football team didn't go into the NFL draft expecting any Red Raiders to go on the first day Tech's other combine participant was wide receiver Josh Kelly More: Texas Tech football QB Behren Morton details latest recovery timeline, summer plans More: Texas Tech football: How soon are a name change, field logos coming to Jones AT&T Stadium? Kelly and other Red Raiders also participated in the Big 12 pro-days workouts at The Star in Frisco The seven-round draft will have 257 selections At NFL combine: Ran fourth-fastest short shuttle (4.06 seconds) among all who tested ran fastest three-cone drill (6.94 seconds) and short shuttle (4.27) What Texas Tech football players could be NFL free agents?The following players generally don't appear in mock drafts or pre-draft rankings high enough to be selected take part in the Big 12 pro days at The Star in Frisco That event had more than 200 players and nearly 300 NFL scouts and personnel eight touchdowns in last year at Washington State At Big 12 pro days: Recorded 33 1/2-inch vertical jump tied for best among seven Tech participants 14 in FBS in kickoff-return average (25.4 yards) in 2024 At Big 12 pro days: Ran 40-yard sprint in 4.46 seconds Key stat: 27 career starts at Rice and Texas Tech At Big 12 pro days: Did 30 reps on bench press Only five players at the NFL combine and three at Big 12 pro days did more Key stat: 27 passes defended in five years at Fresno State and Texas Tech At Big 12 pro days: Ran 4.50 in 40-yard sprint At Big 12 pro days: Ran 4.60 seconds in 40-yard sprint More: By any name: Texas Tech football's Julien (C.J.) Baskerville was a preemie. That didn't hold him back in life or sports Key stat: Made 67 of 89 field goals in six-year college career was fifth out of 174 players in max acceleration (5.72 yards per second) Texas Tech tight end Jalin Conyers works out during the East-West Shrine Bowl practice at the University of North Texas earlier this week [Photo courtesy of East-West Shrine Bowl media]With his college career in the rearview Texas Tech tight end Jalin Conyers now begins his journey of making his NFL dream a reality That dream started this past week with Conyers taking part in heavily watched practices by every NFL scout in preparation for the East-West Shrine Bowl that kicks off at 7 p.m on Thursday night under the lights of AT&T Stadium in Arlington Conyers is very familiar with AT&T Stadium from his high school days As a junior in 2018 the Gruver graduate helped lead the Greyhounds to the UIL Class 2A Division II state championship game against Mart Conyers made a name for himself catching 12 passes for 224 yards and three touchdowns setting the Texas Class 2A state title game records in all three categories Conyers is back at “Jerry World” ready to make his name once again “It’s a huge honor to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl,” Conyers said “It’s been a great week of practice already and I just want to go show out one more time and impress the NFL scouts” Though Conyers’ numbers weren’t eye-popping in his lone season at Texas Tech last fall – catching 30 passes for 320 yards – Conyers showed his versatility athleticism and lured attention with his improved blocking skill Jalin Conyers finished his lone season with Texas Tech hauling in 30 catches for 320 yards this past fall [Roy Wheeler/ Press Pass Sports]Through this week of practice in front of the NFL scouts and media once again Conyers has been impressive during group drills with how much he can provide a future team “It’s been fun competing against some of the best players across the country,” Conyers said “I’ve been learning from NFL coaches and I feel I’ve represented myself very well I have a lot of confidence and I’m making the best of every moment It’s been great to learn from my head coach of this team Shane Bowen who is the New York Giants defensive coordinator Cleveland tight end coach Nemo Washington has also shown me a lot.” Conyers received some other life changing news receiving an official email inviting him to the NFL combine set for Feb Conyers immediately went to his X social media account to break the news himself “It was a surreal feeling,” Conyers said “I immediately called my mom and my coaches I just can’t wait to get there and prove I belong and I just need a chance to show what I can do.” Conyers will play for the West team Thursday night and will be wearing No The East-West Shrine Bowl will be aired live on the NFL Network Arkansas to Estel and Georgia (Daughrity) Conyers including managing an APCO service station and  working for Ideal Bakery and Wonder Bread and he worked many years as a truck driver Clean because of how tidy he liked to keep everything He also enjoyed mowing his yard and listening to traditional classic country music The family would like to thank the staff of Mountain Meadows Nursing and Rehab for the excellent care they provided The family will have a memorial service at a later date memorials may be made in his honor to the Humane Society of Independence County LISTEN: Weeks after a fire at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers residents are still grappling with the aftermath County officials are suing BioLab and its parent company Protesters are demanding the plant’s shutdown, wondering how this happened again GPB's Pamela Kirkland visits the community southeast of Atlanta for more.  But after the latest fire at the BioLab facility a few minutes from her house she’s worried she wouldn’t be able to leave the city even if she wanted to.  She worries her house and her property are now worthless.  they need to buy us out,” Sadler says about the company The exact cause of the fire is still up for debate The incident triggered 17,000 evacuations of the area and 90,000 other households east of Atlanta were advised to shelter in place It shut down Interstate 20 for almost 17 hours and it forced schools in the county to shift from in-person to virtual learning for three weeks.   protested three weeks later to call for BioLab to close permanently.  “[BioLab doesn’t] care they've impacted us," Sadler says The protest was going on with the Conyers Fall Festival happening just around the corner the air was filled with the smell of funnel cake and other sweet treats but concerned residents and community members were talking about a few days prior when the smell of chlorine from the chemical plume still hung in the air.  “We were told that the chemicals aren't hazardous and yet my phone was buzzing every day,” said Brian Jenkins with the Rockdale Renaissance Project “Why am I sheltering in place if the chemicals aren’t hazardous?”  community representatives took the mic in front of the Assembly Hall to call for BioLab to be shut down Some even went as far as to ask for intervention from the governor’s mansion.  “We need that state of emergency so federal dollars can flow into this community so we can take care of those who have been displaced those whose businesses have been shuttered because of this disaster,” said Gerald Griggs GPB had not received a response from the governor’s office about a disaster declaration Brian Kemp's office sent the following update: "The state has served in a supportive role to the unified command led by the [Environmental Protection Agency] and Rockdale County government."  the county was just starting to get back to normal.  Rockdale County officials announced the emergency response to the BioLab incident had ended The chemicals stored in that warehouse had been treated and removed and the shelter-in-place advisories were no more Environmental Protection Agency confirmed the facility is no longer emitting harmful fumes.  The remaining cleanup will be the responsibility of BioLab with oversight by the EPA and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.  questions remain about the response and what kinds of chemicals are housed in the BioLab warehouse.  “They should have known what kind of chemicals were in that plant “Did they not go in there and inspect what's on the shelves?” Driving past the BioLab warehouse on I-20 in Conyers brick industrial building with blue lettering But many residents say they never really thought much about what’s inside.  the Conyers facility stores raw materials and packaging components to make pool and spa products Those raw materials include a chemical called Triclor (TCCA) a chemical to kill algae and bacteria in pools and Dichlor (DCCA) which is used to make pool shock — chemicals that disinfect pool water fouled by an influx of contaminants When TCCA comes into contact with small amounts of water a chemical reaction is triggered that generates heat and causes decomposition of the chemical It can produce toxic chlorine gas and can also produce explosive nitrogen trichloride The fire at the BioLab facility has revealed a regulatory gap when it comes to oversight of chemicals like TCCA.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the EPA have rules to ensure companies handle dangerous chemicals safely OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and the EPA’s Risk Management Program (RMP) require companies to have safety plans and procedures in place to prevent accidents But neither standard necessarily covers facilities processing chemicals that could undergo hazardous chemical reactions As recently as last year, the Chemical Safety Board (CBS), an independent, nonregulatory federal agency, recommended OSHA amend its PSM and the EPA revise requirements to cover catastrophic reactive hazards after a 2020 investigation into a BioLab explosion at a Louisiana facility Those recommendations were first made by CSB in 2002.  U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) sent a letter to EPA administrator Michael Regan earlier this month demanding the agency regulate chemicals like TCCA His district includes BioLab and the surrounding community.   “We're calling upon the Environmental Protection Agency to enhance its oversight of facilities that manufacture and store these chemically reactive substances especially when those facilities are located in communities where people live,” Johnson told GPB.  Johnson also argues that years of government divestment have weakened regulatory agencies like the EPA limiting its ability to enforce air quality standards who want to do away with the Environmental Protection Agency," he said "They've done it legislatively and they have done it through the courts as well And so there have been attacks on regulatory agencies' abilities to regulate." La., is not the only time the company has been under the microscope for previous chemical fires and toxic incidents.  a fire in a warehouse at the Conyers complex set off multiple explosions and prompted the evacuation of 300 people who has lived in Conyers for three decades — just minutes away from BioLab — remembers the 2004 fire But she says this latest one was different.  In June 2015, six Rockdale County firefighters were injured in a fire at the complex, The Rockdale Citizen reported at the time Another fire the following year prompted some voluntary evacuations near the plant a chemical fire at the same plant in Conyers prompted authorities to shut down both directions of Interstate 20 during morning rush hour BioLab workers used forklifts to try and move chemicals away from decomposing chemicals to prevent the catastrophe but their forklifts were sliding on the wet floor and fumes of chemicals were forming Firefighters’ access to the situation was hindered by poorly stacked pallets of materials the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board later determined Nine firefighters were evaluated at hospitals after inhaling hazardous vapors The repeated incidents have resulted in a community that’s fed up with being home to a chemical plant.   The plant is the eighth largest employer in Rockdale County BioLab is a major financial contributor to the county's revenue The company was listed as the top principal property taxpayer in FY 2024 with $113.4 million in assessed valuation — making up 2.6% of Rockdale County’s gross assessed valuation.  But for all of the economic benefits BioLab brings congressman Hank Johnson says he hopes the company will leave Conyers for good.  “They've got a lot of money invested out there," he said but these this economic development is not worth the risk to public safety we should have enhanced federal and state oversight of what's going on inside the buildings where these kinds of hazardous substances are being stored.”  A GPB review of state and federal reports suggests BioLab doesn’t have a great track record when it comes to worker safety including violations for not properly training employees on hazardous chemicals “BioLab takes operational safety very seriously and its policies and procedures follow regulations — including requirements for hazardous materials handling.”  Violations and fines against the company for environmental violations of the Clean Air and Clean Water Act following the May 2004 fire were eventually settled.  settled with the EPA and the Department of Justice in 2010 for $26 million to cover penalties and costs of environmental cleanup at sites owned by the chemicals maker — including a $785,000 payment for penalties incurred by the Conyers BioLab plant.  The Georgia EPD is investigating at least 42 complaints since the fire with complaints about air quality coming from as far as an hour and a half away BioLab declined to comment on the complaints.  Rockdale County Commissioners filed a federal lawsuit against BioLab and its parent company KIK Consumer Products The suit is seeking damages for citizens and businesses that were affected by the emergency “BioLab worked collaboratively with the County and other parties as part of the Unified Command to successfully complete the emergency response operations at our Conyers facility while at all times prioritizing public health and safety.” Hank Johnson sent a letter to the CEO of KIK Consumer Products demanding answers about this most recent incident and how the company plans to prevent it from happening again.  BioLab has said it will remediate the situation “We are committed to making things right,” KIK Consumer Products CEO Michael Sload said in a statement we remain actively focused on supporting impacted local residents and business owners by continuing to get them the assistance they need.”  BioLab opened a Community Assistance Center in downtown Conyers in October after being absent from news conferences held by Rockdale County officials The in-person location offers residents and business owners direct access to BioLab information and resources to file claims for reimbursement. But residents have expressed frustration with that center complaining they can’t get an appointment and walk-in assistance is unavailable.  Jane Sadler said she doesn't trust the service “I'm not running up here to grab a check because you sign your rights away,” Sadler said BioLab declined GPB's request for an interview for this story.  Some residents say “making things right” is not enough especially for a company that has been the cause of several chemical fires in the past.  Kamisha Brown has lived in Conyers for over 20 years She experienced the first BioLab fire in 2004 and said she’s been having health issues since the most recent fire she hopes BioLab will be held accountable.  “We never done this before and hopefully with everybody protesting this time had plenty of potential during his time with the 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Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCONYERS (Atlanta News First) - The BioLab facility that spewed chlorine smoke into the air over a multi-week period in September and October has partially reopened “You’ve got to be kidding me,” said Conyers resident Keith Caesar Caesar owns Best For Less Furniture in Conyers which is blocks away from where the fire happened He had a front-row seat to the fire and its effects PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Georgia lawmakers want answers from BioLab in chemical plant fire Caesar spent time and money to get the smell of chlorine out of his furniture and more time trying to get reimbursement from BioLab they make it very hard to get through on the phone,” he said “They’re making it very hard with the claims.” The partial reopening involves BioLab’s distribution portion BioLab sent Atlanta News First the following statement about the reopening: “BioLab’s Distribution Center at Conyers was cleared by relevant authorities and regulators to reopen on November 4 and resume fulfilling customer orders for finished products We are grateful that our Conyers team members have returned to work at the Distribution Center and appreciate their continued support and dedication the Conyers plant has not resumed manufacturing operations and any resumption of operations will only be undertaken with approval from authorities and regulators.” I’m still concerned about what I’ve been exposed to,” Caesar said The same goes for Conyers resident Dennis Clark PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Hundreds turned away at BioLab’s community assistance center due to overwhelming demand Clark was also surprised to find the facility reopening so quickly and thinks the mistakes of the past are bound to happen again unless major changes are implemented because this can‘t keep happening every two Caesar is moving his furniture store about a mile away he wonders if it isn’t BioLab who should be making the move to a new location they should be ready to relocate,” Caesar said Rockdale County announces lawsuit against BioLab following hazardous fire Chemical that sparked BioLab plant fire removed, shelter-in-place lifted for all of Rockdale County Hundreds turned away at BioLab’s community assistance center due to overwhelming demand we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible and what they can bring to an NFL franchise These players could be potential top 10 picks a scouting report on Texas Tech TE Jalin Conyers Texas Tech TE Jalin Conyers is one of the more unique players of this draft class “Unique” is a word I kept going back to with him A multi-sport star in high school who played quarterback he’s transformed his body in a big way – literally and figuratively – in just the last five years Take a look at him in high school compared to today at least 40 pounds beefier as he transitioned to tight end at the college level and Conyers ended his career on a productive note for Texas Tech He played like a power forward in my notes before I even realized he was once a hoops star who loved basketball before football became his main thing His ability to go up and grab the ball with tracking and strong hands is impressive and is the best part of his tape He can also be a red zone threat with three touchdowns in a 2022 game against Colorado Truly an above-the-rim below as the below examples highlight (I showed two angles of his TD catch against Abilene Christian you don’t make those catches without it and he shows some burst out of his three-point stance and at the top of his route But he’s still a massive human and more of a straight-line player than some dynamic or nuanced route runner His size also creates power post-catch and he plays with a hard demeanor with the ball in his hands Conyers was even used as an occasional quarterback he even threw a touchdown pass at Texas Tech For a guy who didn’t play a ton of snaps he wore a lot of hats and was creatively used The big kid who got the ball thrown up to him While PFF charting will show plenty of “in-line” snaps they often came in the backfield or as a wing in a two-point stance he was a more effective blocker doing that than he was standing up Conyers was a better base blocker against 4-3 ends He wasn’t a full-time starter with Tech having another big tight end working as their No Flashes of brilliance followed by long stretches of quiet tape Conyers’ comp is difficult because his body type is unusual And he’s hardly even considered a tight end Former basketball player and Colts’ tight end Erik Swoope comes to mind though an overstuffed WR at LSU who converted to play NFL tight end But ultimately, I landed on Blake Bell. Though Bell is much taller and proportional, he was a massive college QB at Oklahoma who moved to tight end his final season and came into the NFL underdeveloped. In the league, he was an occasional runner/QB sneak option thanks to his size and strength profile known as the “Belldozer” in college Conyers could be a more successful receiver but teams will have to figure out what to do with him and mitigate his lack on in-line reps and blocking while carrying him on the roster He’s draftable but in a late-round flyer sense for the tools and potential for making the occasional ‘wow’ play Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur Temporibus autem quibusdam et aut officiis debitis aut rerum necessitatibus saepe eveniet We use ads to fund this site and continue to bring you premium Steelers content If you like what you see on this site, we now have an ad-free option available for a donation of $25 per year and you can enjoy the site entirely ad-free Additionally, if you'd like to donate above and beyond the ad-free option, you can donate via PayPal as well Scouting ReportsJalin Conyers NFL Draft Scouting ReportTWORK via Imagn Imagesby Daniel Harms Jan 3 versatile tight end who can be moved all around the offense and use his athletic gifts to stretch the field or make plays with the ball in his hands.” Jalin Conyers’ athletic ability was a helpful tool in guiding Gruver High School to a state championship as a junior with 12 catches for 224 yards and three touchdowns in the championship game Conyers put himself on even higher ground with 61 catches for 1,225 yards and 19 touchdowns and earned a four-star recruit ranking He was a busy student participating in football he committed to Oklahoma but didn’t see the field for the Sooners before transferring to Arizona State for three seasons before winding up at Texas Tech for his senior season Across the four seasons he played collegiate football Conyers compiled 104 receptions for 1166 and 11 touchdowns while adding 30 rushes for 123 yards and three touchdowns Primarily used as a “move tight end,” Conyers lined up everywhere for the Red Raiders offense including running back and wildcat quarterback His impact as a blocker improves while on the move pre-snap getting better angles and momentum to carry out the task He has the size and body type to develop as a blocker but needs to work on his technique Better from the slot or detached from the offensive line Conyers can be made a mismatch problem for defenses when lined up against slower linebackers or smaller safeties While he's still developing a route tree and nuance to create separation against man coverage he flashes head usage and body manipulation at the top of his routes to break quickly and get open Conyers will vary his route speed in his stem but he isn’t explosive in and out of breaks so defenders in man coverage have an easier time staying in his hip pocket He shines when the ball is in the air and can show off his ball skills and will adjust well to the ball flight to make acrobatic catches when needed Part of his versatility shows up when he has the ball in his hands with good change-of-direction skills and a feel for space that allows him to make defenders miss He needs to develop his blocking technique and route tree to round out his impact as an all-around tight end Prospect Projection: Day 3 — Developmental Traits was named Monday to receive the March “Citizens Bank “Above & Beyond” award Citizens Bank said Conyers is dedicated and passionate about her work and is always enthusiastic about teaching and Sulphur Rock Elementary Citizens Bank and the Batesville School District have recognized staff members who go “above and beyond” to realize the district’s mission to empower today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges Staff in all schools and departments throughout the district nominate award recipients and a 16-ounce insulated cup from Citizens Bank The award is presented at the Batesville School Board meeting each month Have a news tip or event to promote? Email White River Now at news@whiterivernow.com Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter And don’t forget to download the White River Now mobile app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store Catch CBS News around the top of every hour on 1340 KBTA Conyers’ ‘Pops’ was a lifelong Texas Tech fan who used to scour Seat Geek for last-minute deals to football games that he could take his grandson to Pops used to hoist Conyers onto his shoulders to see over them Conyers would stand on the stadium chair.  He and Pops were seated in the middle of the North End Zone where Michael Crabtree scored a game-winning touchdown against No he had a Texas Tech jersey on,” Pops said was playing on the Jones AT&T Stadium turf he used to watch his heroes on this grown man was again the kid on his grandfather’s shoulders “I can’t tell you how many times he walked up to me before the game started and said This is something I dreamed of my whole life,’” Texas Tech offensive coordinator Zach Kittley said Saturday’s Big 12 opener against Arizona State where Conyers spent two years of his career He’s thankful for his time in Tempe and still has friends there Conyers decided to leave because he had to return home.  “Football can end in a second,” Conyers said “If it was going to end next Saturday I want to be playing in front of my family friends and everyone who supported me through high school.” Conyers grew up in Stinnett and attended West Texas High School for two years he first met Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton in the second grade when they were both aspiring signal callers at the Air It Out passing camp in Abilene The duo won the group’s one-handed catch competition and sparked a lifelong friendship Conyers thought his future was in Division I basketball after leading the Comanches to the Class 2A state championship got the principal job at Gruver High School Pops and Jalin’s grandmother cried that day Kimberly and her parents had built their houses together in Stinnett and erected a little gym for Jalin’s four younger siblings They still live in that house where Jalin played in the backyard and they didn’t miss a game when he started competing for bigger stakes at Gruver The move ended Conyers’ quarterback dreams but opened a new path to Division I athletics Since Gruver was returning District MVP quarterback Keegan Kelp Conyers broke three Class 2A state records with 12 receptions for 224 yards and three touchdowns That’s when his future changed to football remembers then-Texas Tech defensive coordinator Keith Patterson as the first college coach to contact the Gruver staff about Conyers But Patterson was beaten out by his own Red Raider coaches “Patterson called back two days after he first called me and said so I’m not going to get him for defense,’” Felderhoff said Texas Tech head coach Matt Wells gave Conyers his first college offer on Feb just two months after his breakout state championship game He’d wanted this opportunity since going to Texas Tech games with Pops Wells knew Conyers was about to blow up on the recruiting trail and wanted him to enjoy the experience He suggested that Conyers take all the visits he could and if he still wanted to attend Texas Tech after Conyers came to respect Wells' reasoning He ended his high school career with 22 offers and much more to think about than he ever hoped for “I definitely didn’t understand it at the time,” Conyers said On the day Conyers cut his top schools list from six to three Felderhoff asked which schools had made it He’d grown up all his life in Red Raider country and was about to tell everyone he wasn’t attending the hometown school.  you can’t throw a rock without hitting a Tech graduate,” Felderhoff said These people may tease you a little bit about it every one of these people in this town wants the same thing I want for you; they want you to go where you feel you need to be.'” And that’s how the kid who used to wear a Texas Tech jersey in his diapers got away Pops has put a lot of miles on his car over the years After one season with the Oklahoma Sooners over an 11-hour drive down I-40W away.  He and his wife were there for almost every home game and even made it to a couple away games like against Colorado in 2022 when Conyers had six catches for 108 yards and three touchdowns Felderhoff made it to Arizona once a year and attended Conyers’ final game with the Sun Devils against Arizona There’s a Conyers contingent that would travel anywhere for him But for his final season of college eligibility Conyers wanted to make that drive a little closer “I was pretty ecstatic,” Pops said “I don’t know that I hit the roof Pops has ten season tickets for the entire family to attend every Texas Tech home game Conyers’ three little brothers attend Gruver and can be there in person for his final college season They were kids when Conyers went through the recruiting process for the first time They’d watch him take eight phone calls from college coaches in the family den and pepper him with questions after he hung up Their oldest brother has always been a role model showing them they can make it big wherever they live “It’s not impossible,” Conyers said “Whether you’re from a 6A high school as long as you put your mind to it and you refuse to quit chasing your dreams In an era where the Transfer Portal is used as a blanket indictment on the new college football culture Conyers represents how the Portal can bring families closer together Conyers received some money from the Matador Club but having 40 of his biggest fans in the stands was the bigger payoff We've been the Bible of Texas football fans for 64 years By joining the DCTF family you'll gain access to all of our exclusive content and have our magazines mailed to you SEE THE TOWN MEETING PAGE FOR TOWN MEETING STORIES 2025 | By Lisa ScagliottiThe Vermont State School Nurses’ Association has announced that Brookside Primary School Nurse Allison Conyers of Waterbury will be honored this summer with a national award at a conference in Texas.  Allison Conyers of Waterbury is a school nurse at Brookside Primary School and the lead nurse for the HUUSD Conyers has been chosen for the 2025 Nationally Certified School Nurse Recognition Award The honor recognizes a school nurse who has been influential in promoting certification at the local and national level to highlight competence and professionalism.  Nationally Certified School Nurses are registered nurses who demonstrate a high level of education “This rigorous credentialing sets the professional standard for school nursing,” the announcement said.  A Nationally Certified School Nurse since 2018 Conyers has worked at Brookside Primary School since 2013 and is the lead nurse for the Harwood Unified Union School District She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2003 from James Madison University and a master’s in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education from Norwich University.  Conyers will receive the award in June at the National Association of School Nurses Annual Conference in Austin Waterbury Roundabout is an online news site launched in May 2020 Our mission is to provide readers with news about local government work and play in and around the Waterbury region.Thank you for reading About Contact Six weeks after a massive fire at the BioLab plant released chemicals into the air triggering evacuations and weeks of shelter-in-place notices the company has partially reopened its Conyers facility to fulfill customer orders the company has partially reopened its Conyers facility to fulfill customer orders.  “BioLab’s Distribution Center at Conyers was cleared by relevant authorities and regulators to reopen on Nov 4 and resume fulfilling customer orders for finished products which are used to clean pools and spas,” the company posted on it’s community resource website.  Manufacturing remains on hold at the facility The statement went on to say that “any resumption of operations will only be undertaken with approval from authorities and regulators.” Local residents are concerned about the reopening.  voiced frustration with BioLab’s reopening plans.  “[BioLab] thought once the plume was gone that everybody was just going to move on and we're not doing that,” Reece said “We as a community are fed up and we're angry and we're not going to go quietly as they try to get this back up and running again.” said he’s more concerned about the uncertainty around the future of BioLab in Conyers.  “It’s still up in the air whether it is going to become business as usual,” he said “The moment that we start seeing them rebuilding is the moment I think we’re all going to go wait a minute.’ But I don't think we're there yet.” BioLab says it has completed initial site stabilization and is working with regulators before considering any manufacturing restart The company has fielded more than 15,000 community calls and established a dedicated Community Assistance Center to address claims Rockdale County officials have taken legal action filing a federal lawsuit against BioLab and its parent company Conyers joined Brown & Riding in 2017 and became a principal in 2023 he will focus on developing and growing talent within the practice and cultivating partnerships with clients Please tell us what we can do to improve this article Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" to lead B&R’s environmental practice with Jeff Hubbard With over eight years of industry experience Conyers joined Brown & Riding in 2017 and was named a principal in 2023 he will work closely with Hubbard to lead and grow B&R’s collaborative team of environmental specialists and execute key initiatives to best serve clients nationwide MIAMI GARDENS ― One again, the Miami Dolphins had a successful class of undrafted free agents the Dolphins appear to have depth needs at cornerback perhaps even two or three undrafted free agents making the Dolphins' initial 53-man roster 223-pound linebacker who could have gone as high as the fifth round Asante has outstanding burst and explosiveness Asante can be effective as a blitzer and has huge upside on special teams Some traits similar to newcomer Willie Gay Preseason will be extremely important for Asante's chances Jaylin Conyers, TE, Texas TechJalin Conyers Scouting Report and Dolphins FitJalin Conyers is a 6-foot-4 260-pound tight end who could have been drafted as high as the sixth round Conyers is a receiving weapon who will work hard to become a more polished blocker Conyers had stops at Oklahoma and Arizona State Dolphins crushing UDFA's Dolphins undrafted free agents tracker 182-pound cornerback who could have been drafted as high as the fifth round Adams did not test exceptionally well but is ultra-competitive and wants to be physical Adams has good frame and length and he plays with confidence Should compete for the final cornerback spot on the roster 200 pound wide receiver who could have been drafted Wease is a big receiver and Miami needs one for third downs and red zone Wease high-points the ball and wins contested passes Can compete for the final wide receiver spot on the roster 202-pound receiver who could have been drafted as high as the sixth round Armstrong is a big receiver and his camp competition with Wease should be interesting This is a player who will try to be what Miami hoped Chase Claypool would be Will compete for one of the final roster spots or could land on the practice squad as a developmental player A private family memorial graveside service will be held at a later date in the Belvidere Cemetery Arrangements are under the direction of Goslar Funeral Home and Monuments the daughter of Jack and Lillian (Funkhouser) Conyers She graduated from West Monona High School in Onawa Diane worked as a clerk at Casey’s in Sioux City She was a member of the First Christian Church in Onawa Iowa and Stephanie (Jeremiah Hardnett) Collett Blatchford of Onawa Samantha (Tanner) Haeberle; and several other relatives Condolences may be left online for the family at www.goslarfuneralhome.com Image: djcodrin / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInATLANTA (Atlanta News First) - BioLab has opened a support center for residents and businesses affected by the chemical fire at the Conyers facility last month The Community Assistance Center was announced Monday by the Unified Command which provides information to the public on the response to the Sept the Georgia Environmental Protection Division residents and business owners can make claims and reimbursement appointments at the support center The center is part of BioLab’s ongoing efforts to expand services for the community RELATED: Rockdale residents impacted by toxic plume voice frustrations to county leaders “Our priority is ensuring that the local community has access to all necessary resources in the wake of this event,” Deputy Chief Jimmy Robinson with Rockdale County Fire Rescue said in a statement “BioLab has told us they will do whatever it takes – for as long as it takes – to support our community this center will serve as a resource for residents and providing the support our community needs during this time.” It’s located at 927 North Main Street NW in Conyers and will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m Appointments can be scheduled at BioLabCommunityResources.com Officials said a limited number of walk-in appointments are also available each day Anyone who needs help scheduling an appointment on BioLab’s website is asked to call BioLab’s hotline at (678) 301-2359 Area residents and businesses can also call the hotline for information or to submit claims RELATED: Rockdale County businesses near BioLab continue to suffer from chemical plume The EPA continues to monitor air quality in the area, and the data is available to the public in real-time on the agency’s website Unified Command officials said chlorine levels have decreased but residents are still advised to avoid areas where odors are present A shelter-in-place order remains in effect within a two-mile radius around the BioLab facility Officials said residents within the zone should remain indoors with windows and doors closed and HVAC systems turned off BioLab is also offering free debris removal services for residents who have fire-related debris on their properties. To schedule debris removal, email DebrisPickup@biolabinc.com More information about the ongoing response to the BioLab fire can be found at the Unified Command’s website and BioLab’s resource website Rockdale residents start organizing to hold BioLab, county leaders accountable for chemical fire Wife of Rockdale County official who died after testifying on BioLab fire makes emotional plea for patience Rockdale County environmental official dies after giving testimony at hearing on BioLab fire Rockdale County Schools extends virtual learning through Oct. 18