Man arrested after firing gun inside Newnan Dunkin' restroom

A barricaded gunman who fired a weapon at officers through a restroom wall was safely captured after a massive law enforcement response at a Newnan Dunkin', authorities said Friday.

Coweta K9 who helped capture alleged bank robber dies suddenly

A local law enforcement agency is mourning the sudden and unexpected loss of K-9 Robbi, a police dog celebrated for his resilience and a deep legacy of service, according to the Coweta County Sheriff's Office.

Coweta County water rescue teams increase river patrols

Heavy summer rainfall upstream is turning the normally lazy Chattahoochee River current into a fast, hidden danger for local kayakers and rafters.

Tyrone police chase: 3 men jailed after multi-county pursuit

Three men face drug and identity fraud charges following a high-speed pursuit that tore through two counties during rush-hour traffic.

Fayette County contractor charges: Man accused of taking $16K

A Coweta County contractor faces new felony charges in Fayette County after a customer complained he lost $16,000 for uncompleted work.

Newnan police re-open cold case homicide of 18-year-old man

Newnan Police Department officers are asking for public assistance to solve the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man.

Coweta County launches video doctor program for 911 calls

Coweta County emergency agencies have launched a partnership with a private healthcare firm to offer video doctor consultations for non-emergency 911 calls.

Newnan couple helps farmers hit by South Georgia wildfires

A metro Atlanta couple is stepping up to deliver critical South Georgia wildfire farm relief after recent fires devastated agricultural communities.

Newnan police chase: Driver hits 108 mph in downtown

A Newnan police chase ended with the arrest of a suspected drunk driver who reached speeds over 100 mph through a downtown business district.

Newnan volunteers pack 100 care packages for overseas troops

Volunteers and veterans in Newnan spent Wednesday packing over 100 care packages for troops serving overseas following a month-long donation drive.

Newnan man pleads guilty in $140M Ponzi scheme

A Newnan man admitted in federal court Tuesday to orchestrating a $140 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of investors over four years.

Newnan man lived with dead dog for days, deputies say

A Newnan man was charged with felony aggravated animal cruelty after Coweta County deputies discovered a decaying dog and two malnourished pets inside his apartment Tuesday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.