Body found in front yard of Coweta County home
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office has launched a death investigation after the body of a man was found in the front yard of a home on Friday.
$50,000 reward offered for safe return of Newnan mother
The reward for information leading to the safe return of a Newnan woman missing for more than six months has been significantly increased thanks to a local non-profit.
Georgia doctor tries to win over vaccine-wary patients, one conversation at a time
The long lines for COVID-19 shots are now long gone, and Newnan Family Medicine's Dr. Cecil Bennett is spending his days talking one-on-one with his vaccine-wary patients, urging them to roll up their sleeves.
'Devious lick' vandalism pranks rampant at metro Atlanta schools
School administrators say students at Evans Middle School face charges in Coweta County for vandalizing a bathroom because of a TikTok challenge.
Coweta County gives $200 incentive to get vaccinated
Residents of Coweta County could earn $200 if they get vaccinated. The county commissioners have approved the use of federal funds as an incentive to increase the number of vaccinations there.
Georgia doctor says he recommends COVID-19 shots for all, but not boosters
Should Americans start planning for COVID-19 booster shots? One Georgia family practice physician says he will not be recommending third shots, at least anytime soon.
Deputies stop 'drunk and dangerous' wrong-way driver on I-85
Coweta County Sheriff's Office deputy Brittany Doss says a suspected drunk driver was driving at speeds over 100 miles per hour and even went the wrong way at one point during the chase.
Louisiana father leads Coweta County deputies on high-speed chase with children in car
Bryan Andrew Hampton, 28, of Harvey, Louisiana, was booked into the Coweta County jail on charges of speeding, felony fleeing, reckless driving, and four counts of reckless conduct.
Newnan officer’s patrol car now a memorial outside his department
The patrol car for a Newnan policeman who died of COVID-19 has been posted outside his department to allow the public to show their support for him and his family.
Newnan police officer passes away from COVID-19 complications, chief says
Officer Frankie Gutierrez passed away from complications of COVID-19, according to Newnan Chief of Police Brent Blankenship.
Family desperate for answers six months after Newnan mother's disappearance
A family is searching for answers in the disappearance of a Newnan woman who has not been seen or heard from in six months.
Woman leads Coweta County deputies on pursuit on I-85
Aliyah Baldwin, 27, was charged with theft by receiving stolen property, fleeing and attempting to elude police, and driving without a license. Deputies said she didn’t have a license to drive.
One of the southeast’s most successful police K9s passes away at 14
Coweta County deputies are mourning the loss of one the most successful K9s in the Southeast. After ten years of service and four years of retirement, Donja passed away at the age of 14.
Wanted suspects lead Coweta County deputies on high-speed chase
Coweta County deputies said a man, wanted previously for fleeing from police and didn’t stop for officers a second time. Instead, deputies said he led them on a high-speed chase with speeds reaching more than 120 mph.
Conyers man charged with break-ins at Newnan car dealership
Cadarius Demetrius George, 20, of Conyers, was charged with 13 counts of criminal attempt to commit a felony, three counts of entering auto, prowling, obstruction, and drug possession.
Deputies: Baby dies after woman takes drugs, falls sleep in bathtub
She's accused of passing out in a drug-induced sleep with a baby in a bathtub.
Activists decry skate park construction near historic Black cemetery
Protestors rallied against the construction of a skate park in Newnan that is on the site of some historic graves of enslaved Africans.
Coweta County deputies perform live-action training for active shooter scenarios
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office said the training is geared toward patrol deputies as well as school resource officers. They would be the first responders in an active shooter situation.
Coweta County couple indicted on 30-counts of burglary
Danny Kelly and Amanda Greer face a 30-count indictment for burglary after deputies arrested them last year.
2 suspected of stealing catalytic converters arrested during traffic stop in Coweta County
Two men wanted for stealing catalytic converter in Troup County were arrested during a traffic stop in Coweta County, deputies say.