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.

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.

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.

Newnan teacher saves 1,500 student art pieces online

An elementary school art teacher in Coweta County is using an online program to digitally preserve her students' artwork forever, saving parents the guilt of throwing away the projects.

Newnan fast food worker arrested for child sexual exploitation

A 36-year-old fast food worker was arrested at his job in Newnan following a weeks-long investigation into internet crimes against children.