Covington Highway shooting suspect shows up to same hospital as victim
While treating the victim of a shooting on Covington Highway, police said the suspected shooter walked into the hospital.
2 airlifted after series of crashes during massive motorcycle ride on I-20 in Covington
A series of crashes involving a group of somewhere between 75 and 100 motorcyclists and an SUV caused I-20 to shutdown for over an hour in Covington.
Man caught on video groping teen in Covington Walmart arrested, police say
A man who was captured on video groping a teenage girl at a local Walmart has been arrested, according to Covington police.
2 people arrested in Covington because of stolen vehicle, drugs, police say
Covington police arrested 2 people on Thursday in connection to a stolen vehicle and a large amount of drugs.
Dalanna Bailey: Covington mother found guilty of deadly double shooting while holding infant
A Newton County woman, Dalanna Bailey, has been found guilty of shooting two people while holding her infant, who was not even a year old at the time.
Missing Covington man deceased, according to officials
Have you seen this Covington man? His family has been worried ever since he went missing Saturday afternoon.
Funeral plans announced for beloved U.S. Marine, Clayton County fireman, GSU graduate
Clayton County is mourning the loss of a beloved former firefighter.
'Goodbye': Missing Covington teen leaves family a note
A teen who left her Covington home Wednesday reportedly left her family a note with her intentions. Now, officials need help finding her.
Daughter of 55-year-old killed in Brookhaven hit and run: ‘She was a person. She's my mom’
Brookhaven police arrested and charged two men Monday for the hit-and-run death of a 55-year-old mother and grandmother.
Newton County authorities issue stern warning about 'swatting' after hoax call Monday
In Newton County, a 911 call about a person shot at a home led authorities to swarm a neighborhood in Covington Monday afternoon. Officials with the sheriff’s office said that call turned out to be a case of “swatting" and investigators are now looking for the man who made that phony phone call.
Covington Police Officer Matt Cooper retires more than 3 years after returning to duty
The Georgia police officer who was shot in the head in the line of duty in 2018 is retiring.
Woman claims police held her to get husband to surrender
A Covington woman says officers detained her and held her at the police station in order for her husband to surrender to authorities.
Resiliency fund seeking donations to help Covington businesses after destructive fire
In the wake of a destructive fire in downtown Covington last month, the local community is uniting to support affected businesses.
Covington historian credits century-old building's structure with slowing massive fire spread
Fire crews from multiple agencies were called on Friday night to help put out a massive fire in Covington that destroyed several businesses.
Fire rips through historic building in downtown Covington Friday night
A fire broke out Friday night in a historic building in downtown Covington.
Dealer charged with murder after 'deadly' mix causes overdose death
Police say a man died with a deadly mix of fentanyl and horse tranquilizer in his system. The Newton County man accused of providing him with the lethal substance has been charged with his murder.
Teen thrown from dirt bike, fighting for life on highway
A teen boy who had been thrown off of a dirt bike in the middle of Covington Highway was found lying in the roadway with life-threatening injuries. Officers are investigating the incident.
Family of slain Navy veteran Khali Marks pleads for closure in unsolved case
A Covington family wants to know who shot and killed their brother in Clayton County last October.
Missing 90-year-old man in early stages of dementia, sheriff says
A 90-year-old man has gone missing in Covington. The Newton County Sheriff's Office says he is in the early stages of dementia.
Recovering Covington officer shot in face says 'Thank you' for the prayers
The Covington police officer who was shot in the face during a shootout at a motel off Interstate 20 in May posted a heartwarming video thanking anyone who took time to pray for him during his recovery.