Moreland man facing prison for severely beating girlfriend in Florida
A Moreland man was found guilty Friday of severely beating his girlfriend in 2024, resulting in the woman having a broken nose and eye socket, prosecutors said.
A Moreland man was found guilty Friday of severely beating his girlfriend in 2024, resulting in the woman having a broken nose and eye socket, prosecutors said.
13 arrested in Coweta County human trafficking sting
UPDATE: The Coweta County Sheriff's Office now says that defendant Raymond Armstrong, who authorities originally said was on federal parole at the time of his arrest, was in fact not on federal parole at the time of his November 2025 arrest in Coweta County.
UPDATE: The Coweta County Sheriff's Office now says that defendant Raymond Armstrong, who authorities originally said was on federal parole at the time of his arrest, was in fact not on federal parole at the time of his November 2025 arrest in Coweta County.
Charges dismissed against Coweta County kindergarten teacher arrested for shoplifting
Newnan Municipal Court records show the misdemeanor charges of shoplifting were dismissed against Melissa Bedenbaugh on February 2, 2026.
Newnan Municipal Court records show the misdemeanor charges of shoplifting were dismissed against Melissa Bedenbaugh on February 2, 2026.
Coweta deputy uses PIT maneuver to stop alleged drug traffickers during chase
Two men from Eufaula, Alabama, are being held without bond after a high-speed chase in Coweta County, deputies said.
Two men from Eufaula, Alabama, are being held without bond after a high-speed chase in Coweta County, deputies said.
Coweta County I-85 chase: Atlanta driver arrested after K9 Draco tracks suspect to unlocked car
A police chase on Interstate 85 in Coweta County ended with the arrest of a driver after a K9 tracked him through a neighborhood.
A police chase on Interstate 85 in Coweta County ended with the arrest of a driver after a K9 tracked him through a neighborhood.
Coweta County man facing charges for child exploitation
A Coweta County man is behind bars after investigators say they found "egregious" explicit videos of children on his phone.
A Coweta County man is behind bars after investigators say they found "egregious" explicit videos of children on his phone.
DA: Purple Heart veteran’s mental health likely led to deadly Coweta County shootout
A Purple Heart veteran’s combat-related mental health struggles likely led to a deadly Coweta County shootout with police, according to the district attorney.
A Purple Heart veteran’s combat-related mental health struggles likely led to a deadly Coweta County shootout with police, according to the district attorney.
Douglasville man charged with molesting 15-year-old Northgate High student
Ronny Ernesto Real, 22, is charged with child molestation after allegedly picking up a 15-year-old girl from her high school.
Ronny Ernesto Real, 22, is charged with child molestation after allegedly picking up a 15-year-old girl from her high school.
Two arrested in Coweta County for performing illegal 'makeshift' surgeries on cats
Investigators in Coweta County have arrested two women for allegedly performing illegal operations on cats in a local home.
Investigators in Coweta County have arrested two women for allegedly performing illegal operations on cats in a local home.
Neighbor said Daniel Olson was armed, 'drunk' before deputy-involved shooting
911 audio reveals a neighbor warned Coweta County deputies that Daniel Olson was "drunk and armed" before he was killed in a shootout.
911 audio reveals a neighbor warned Coweta County deputies that Daniel Olson was "drunk and armed" before he was killed in a shootout.
Man with gun fatally shot by Coweta County deputy identified
A vehicle pursuit in Coweta County ended in gunfire on Thursday evening.
A vehicle pursuit in Coweta County ended in gunfire on Thursday evening.
Coweta County man opens fire on Amazon driver during earlier morning delivery, deputies say
A 22-year-old Coweta County man faces criminal charges after authorities say he opened fire on an Amazon driver during a pre-dawn delivery attempt.
A 22-year-old Coweta County man faces criminal charges after authorities say he opened fire on an Amazon driver during a pre-dawn delivery attempt.
Coweta County woman arrested for $7K child support scam involving random baby
A Coweta County woman is accused of scamming an ex-boyfriend out of $7,000 in child support for a baby that was neither his nor hers.
A Coweta County woman is accused of scamming an ex-boyfriend out of $7,000 in child support for a baby that was neither his nor hers.
Bodycam video shows Coweta County K-9 Kilo nabbing wanted felon after high-speed chase
Coweta County K-9 Kilo, who survived being shot in 2023, successfully apprehended a wanted convicted child molester following a high-speed chase.
Coweta County K-9 Kilo, who survived being shot in 2023, successfully apprehended a wanted convicted child molester following a high-speed chase.
Carrollton couple arrested in retail receipt scam
Newnan Police are warning retailers to keep a sharp eye on returns this time of year after the bust of the couple accused in a receipt scam.
Newnan Police are warning retailers to keep a sharp eye on returns this time of year after the bust of the couple accused in a receipt scam.
Griffin man arraigned on sprawling federal dogfighting, pandemic fraud probe
Norman Dixson faces 28 federal felony counts tied to dogfighting, animal cruelty, PPP fraud, and unemployment insurance fraud.
Norman Dixson faces 28 federal felony counts tied to dogfighting, animal cruelty, PPP fraud, and unemployment insurance fraud.
Newnan father who terrorized family for more than 20 years sentenced
Jason Bryant pleaded guilty to multiple violent domestic abuse charges spanning more than 20 years.
Jason Bryant pleaded guilty to multiple violent domestic abuse charges spanning more than 20 years.
Newnan firefighters lift stranded deer after month long ordeal
Firefighters used a 70-foot ladder truck and rope gear to rescue a deer trapped for a month in a retention pond.
Firefighters used a 70-foot ladder truck and rope gear to rescue a deer trapped for a month in a retention pond.
Two women dead in 'pretty horrific' slaying in Coweta County; 25 year old arrested at scene
Authorities in Coweta County are investigating a homicide after two people were found dead inside a home on Little Road Thursday night.
Authorities in Coweta County are investigating a homicide after two people were found dead inside a home on Little Road Thursday night.
LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races
Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.
Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.