Newnan

Local business rallies around Newnan family left homeless following devastating tornado

The Paytons' Newnan home was reduced to rubble when an EF-4 tornado struck nearly two weeks ago. Now members of the community are helping them get back on their feet.

April 7

Coweta County man arrested for stealing missing fiancée's car

Deputies said they have charged the fiancée of a missing Coweta County mother of three with stealing her car after her disappearance was reported to authorities by her family.

April 6

More than 1,700 homes damaged, 70 destroyed in Coweta County by EF-4 tornado

Officials are giving a better assessment of the damage left behind by a powerful EF-4 tornado that tore through Coweta County during the early morning hours of March 26. Cleanup efforts have been ongoing since the mile-wide tornado packing winds speeds of 170 mph cut through the county.

April 5

Help needed for firefighter whose home was destroyed by tornado

A Newnan firefighter’s home was destroyed last week in that devastating tornado that struck Coweta County. And he tells FOX 5 that the damage to what was his tree-lined property could be the most costly of all.

March 31

Organizers prepare 'Convoy of Care' to help Newnan tornado victims

Law enforcement officers are teaming up with trucking industry experts to help tornado victims in Coweta County. The organization "Convoy of Care" is collecting items to help men and women like Orlandis and Chloe Connally. Their home was one of many destroyed by the EF 4 tornado that ravaged Newnan last week.

March 30

Newnan family seeks shelter from tornado just in the nick of time

People living in Newnan are still picking up the pieces, days after a tornado ripped through the area.

March 29

Cleanup continues after tornado leaves 'devastation' in Newnan

Utility companies say the devastation from tornadoes in Newnan is "like nothing we have encountered in our history."

March 29

How to help tornado victims in Georgia

Officials recommended those wanting to help donate to trusted, verified organizations. For people looking to get involved, there are a few ways to help the cleanup effort in communities across Georgia

March 29

Gas main break in Newnan prompts evacuations

The city of Newnan, which is still recovering from devastating storms, is now dealing with a large gas main break that caused evacuations, officials said.

March 28

State commits resources to help tornado cleanup, warns of potential fraud

Gov. Brian Kemp spoke briefly with news outlets at Newnan High School after seeing the storm damage, mostly to assure locals that state agencies were going to see through the cleanup efforts in Newnan and across Coweta County.

March 27

EF-4 tornado damages homes, buildings and a high school in Newnan

There is destruction across Coweta County after a devastating EF-4 tornado tore through Newnan. Officials say one person died from a heart attack during the storm. Numerous homes, businesses and the high school have extensive damage.

March 27

EF-4 tornado sweeps through Newnan, NWS says

A tornado swept through Newnan overnight, leaving behind major damage for residents to clean up Friday morning.

March 26

Police: Man choked woman in Newnan McDonald's drive-thru

Police say the Newnan man began choking a woman during an altercation in the McDonald's drive-thru lane.

March 15

Coweta County DA says officer justified in shooting suspect

The Coweta County District Attorney said a Newnan police officer was justified when he shot a suspect twice after a traffic stop this past summer.

March 4

FOX 5 viewers help family in need of new handicap accessible van

Thanks to the generosity of FOX 5 viewers and others, a family was able to purchase a desperately needed wheelchair accessible van for their children.

February 23