72-year-old grandfather sentenced to life for child molestation
A 72-year-old Coweta County man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced Monday to more than two centuries in prison for child sex crimes.
A 72-year-old Coweta County man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced Monday to more than two centuries in prison for child sex crimes.
East Coweta High teacher on leave after classroom indecent exposure charge
An East Coweta High School teacher faces an indecent exposure charge after students reported a concern to school leaders on Tuesday.
An East Coweta High School teacher faces an indecent exposure charge after students reported a concern to school leaders on Tuesday.
Ex-Newnan minister gets 20-year sentences for explicit child videos
A former minister in Newnan received multiple 20-year prison sentences for the sexual exploitation of children after investigators discovered illicit videos on his electronic devices.
A former minister in Newnan received multiple 20-year prison sentences for the sexual exploitation of children after investigators discovered illicit videos on his electronic devices.
How this 18-month-old dog protects Coweta County
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office is introducing a new bomb detection K9 to its ranks to help secure schools and public gatherings.
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office is introducing a new bomb detection K9 to its ranks to help secure schools and public gatherings.
Wanted Newnan man tries escaping from third-story window
A monthslong manhunt ended at a Newnan apartment complex after a murder suspect’s attempt to escape through a window was thwarted by waiting officers.
A monthslong manhunt ended at a Newnan apartment complex after a murder suspect’s attempt to escape through a window was thwarted by waiting officers.
Families update condition of Northgate students injured in crash
The families of two Northgate High School students are speaking out about their daughters' "long road to healing" as the teenagers remain hospitalized following a serious crash Thursday.
The families of two Northgate High School students are speaking out about their daughters' "long road to healing" as the teenagers remain hospitalized following a serious crash Thursday.
Fundraisers launched for Northgate students after crash
The Coweta County community is rallying behind six Northgate High School students injured in a serious single-vehicle crash on Thursday.
The Coweta County community is rallying behind six Northgate High School students injured in a serious single-vehicle crash on Thursday.
Mother whose son died at same spot reacts to Coweta crash
A local mother whose son died at the same spot is calling on the community to support the families of the six injured students.
A local mother whose son died at the same spot is calling on the community to support the families of the six injured students.
6 Northgate High students involved in crash, 2 seriously injured
Six Northgate High School students were involved in a serious crash Thursday morning, according to school officials.
Six Northgate High School students were involved in a serious crash Thursday morning, according to school officials.
Newnan teacher saves 1,500 student art pieces online
An elementary school art teacher in Coweta County is using an online program to digitally preserve her students' artwork forever, saving parents the guilt of throwing away the projects.
An elementary school art teacher in Coweta County is using an online program to digitally preserve her students' artwork forever, saving parents the guilt of throwing away the projects.
Stone Mountain man convicted in absentia after running from court
A Stone Mountain man who ran from a Coweta County courthouse during jury deliberations was sentenced to 30 years in prison without parole.
A Stone Mountain man who ran from a Coweta County courthouse during jury deliberations was sentenced to 30 years in prison without parole.
Metro Atlanta hosts massive police dog training exercise
Officers and their K-9 partners from multiple states are meeting in Fayette County this week for one of the largest police dog training events in the Southeast.
Officers and their K-9 partners from multiple states are meeting in Fayette County this week for one of the largest police dog training events in the Southeast.
Newnan fast food worker arrested for child sexual exploitation
A 36-year-old fast food worker was arrested at his job in Newnan following a weeks-long investigation into internet crimes against children.
A 36-year-old fast food worker was arrested at his job in Newnan following a weeks-long investigation into internet crimes against children.
Coweta County tow truck driver honored with custom wrecker after 2023 fatal crash
A custom tow truck honors Toby Bowden, a driver March 15, 2023 on Interstate 85 in Coweta County.
A custom tow truck honors Toby Bowden, a driver March 15, 2023 on Interstate 85 in Coweta County.
Former First Liberty head faces judge in $140M Ponzi scheme case
Edwin Brant Frost IV is accused of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme in Newnan.
Edwin Brant Frost IV is accused of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme in Newnan.
Newnan police seek Justin Owens in Octavia Place murder
Police are looking for 35-year-old Justin Owens for a deadly shooting in a Newnan neighborhood.
Police are looking for 35-year-old Justin Owens for a deadly shooting in a Newnan neighborhood.
Jury convicts motorist in 2023 crash that killed tow truck driver on I-85
A jury convicted Christopher Thornton of vehicular homicide and reckless driving for a 2023 crash on Interstate 85.
A jury convicted Christopher Thornton of vehicular homicide and reckless driving for a 2023 crash on Interstate 85.
Newnan man accused of stalking 4 teen girls
A Newnan man was arrested in Alabama after investigators said he stalked four teenage girls and was later injured in a fight with homeowners who caught him following them.
A Newnan man was arrested in Alabama after investigators said he stalked four teenage girls and was later injured in a fight with homeowners who caught him following them.
Man sentenced for thousands of child abuse images in Coweta County
A Coweta County man will spend the next 19 years in prison after pleading guilty to child exploitation charges.
A Coweta County man will spend the next 19 years in prison after pleading guilty to child exploitation charges.
Men charged in Newnan neighborhood lockdown identified
Two Coweta County men were arrested on drug and weapons charges Sunday after a shooting left a Sandstone Drive home riddled with bullet holes and locked down the surrounding neighborhood.
Two Coweta County men were arrested on drug and weapons charges Sunday after a shooting left a Sandstone Drive home riddled with bullet holes and locked down the surrounding neighborhood.