Buford mother arrested for DUI and child endangerment after high-speed chase on I-85
Deputies say they also discovered a nearly empty bottle of tequila on the front passenger floorboard.
Family of cyclist killed in Coweta County crash calls for greater driver awareness
The family of Carl Wiggers, a cyclist killed in a crash, urges drivers to be more cautious and respectful toward cyclists.
Body cam footage reveals arrest in Coweta County Jail bomb threat incident
A bomb scare shut down the Coweta County Jail last Friday.
2 teens charged in Coweta County child exploitation case
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office has made multiple arrests in an ongoing investigation which led to the arrests of two teenagers on charges of sexual exploitation and a teacher charged with cruelty to children and contributing to deliquency.
15-year-old arrested for shooting 14-year-old outside Newnan barber shop
A 15-year-old is facing charges after police say he shot a 14-year-old outside a Newnan barbershop on Sunday afternoon.
22-year-old Coweta County man arrested for child sex abuse material
Chopper Whiting, 22, was arrested at his workplace after a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led investigators to him.
Coweta County inmate reportedly kills himself in jail cell
A Coweta County inmate is dead after reportedly hanging himself inside a jail cell, according to Coweta County Sheriff's Office.
Coweta County Schools becomes latest victim of ransomware attack
A ransomware attack trying to steal sensitive information forced Coweta County Schools to cancel SAT tests at three high schools over the weekend. It's just the latest cyberattack targeted metro Atlanta agencies.
Charges dropped against Coweta teacher arrested for cruelty to children
The Coweta County District Attorney's Office has dropped charges against a local teacher previously arrested in connection to an ongoing child exploitation case.
Coweta County man charged with felony for shooting girlfriend's dog, police say
Investigators say the Coweta County man shot his girlfriend's recently-adopted dog four times because he was mad the animal had gone to the bathroom in the house. He's now facing a felony charge.
Lousy getaway skills lead to would-be burglar's arrest in Newnan
A burglary suspect tried to outrun Newnan Police in a stolen side-by-side but learned his driving skills and vehicle were no match for pursuing patrol cars.
Woman caught using fake money at Senoia Dollar General leads to big bust
Police in Senoia are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman accused of passing $20 bills at a local Dollar General Store. There has been one arrest in the case.
Senoia police looking for hit-and-run driver after car damaged
Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a hit-and-run that happened during Friday night’s "Alive After Five" event in downtown Senoia.
Coweta County Deputy Henderson returns with new K9 partner
It’s a story of triumph over tragedy involving Coweta County Sheriff’s deputy Blaize Henderson and Draco.
Grantville grandfather arrested on child pornography charges; judge denies bond
A 71-year-old Grantville grandfather has been charged with multiple internet sex crimes.
Coweta County inmate found hanging in jail cell, authorities say
Authorities in Coweta County are investigating the apparent suicide of an inmate who was found unresponsive in his jail cell Friday morning.
Coweta County residents concerned over proposed 320-acre data center
The development, known as “Project Peach,” would span more than 320 acres off State Route 14.
Coweta County home struck by car in DUI-related crash; family calls for safety measures
A car crashed into a Coweta County home due to a DUI-related incident involving alcohol and an argument, with no injuries reported.
Box truck driver's high-speed escape ends in PIT maneuver on I-85
The body camera video shows the high-speed chase down Interstate 85 that resulted in a PIT maneuver and a crash into the center wall.
Ex-Coweta County deputy charged with assaulting inmate
A former Coweta County jailer is now facing time behind bars himself. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), 29-year-old Justin Alexander Woods of Hoganville is accused of using excessive force against an inmate.