Man arrested, accused of sexual assault in room at Piedmont Newnan Hospital

A 72-year-old man with a history of child molestation is behind bars after a hospital patient reported she was sexually assaulted in her room at Piedmont Newnan Hospital.

3 arrested after shooting on Wilcoxen Street in Newnan, police say

Three Newnan men face aggravated assault charges after a shooting on Saturday left bullet holes in nearby homes and led police to firearms and drugs, according to the Newnan Police Department.

How Newnan police plan to stop license plate camera abuse

Newnan police officials explained to the city council that the department has restricted its Flock license plate reader system to supervisors to prevent officer misuse.

Mother, 2 teens arrested after Newnan golf club attack

Newnan police arrested several people after a physical altercation on Ball Street left a 14-year-old girl injured Monday evening.

Man sentenced in 2023 shooting at manufacturing plant, DA says

A 49-year-old man was sentenced to 53 years in prison after confessing to shooting a Newnan plant manager while high on methamphetamine in 2023.

Newnan man held daughter hostage during standoff, sheriff's office says

Coweta County deputies say a 14-year-old girl escaped a Newnan home after allegedly being assaulted and held against her will by her father.

Newnan police searching for missing 15-year-old boy

Newnan Police are seeking the public's help in locating 15-year-old Elijah Harper, who has been missing from his home since July 21.

Minivan struck by gunfire near busy Newnan shopping center

A woman's minivan was shot while she was driving back to her office from lunch, and investigators are trying to locate the person responsible.

Newnan man still missing after 2 months, family asks for help

A 400-acre search along the Chattahoochee River has turned up no clues for Malik Polk, a 25-year-old Newnan man who has been missing for nearly two months after vanishing into the woods in Carroll County.

Hampton 18-year-old faces 9 charges after wrong-way Newnan chase

A dangerous high-speed pursuit unfolded in Newnan after an 18-year-old driver allegedly stole a vehicle from a local Walmart parking lot and drove down the wrong side of a busy road to escape deputies, officials said.

Georgia consumer advisory: Danielle's juice blends flagged

The Georgia Department of Agriculture issued a warning on Saturday for people who bought Danielle's Fresh Pressed Juice Blend products processed in Newnan.

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.

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.

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.