Man fatally shot by Newnan officer during hostage situation, GBI says
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said one man died and no officers were injured during a shooting at a home in Newnan on Sunday evening.
Funeral plans announced for Newnan School Resource Officer
Funeral arrangements are set for Officer Ricky Tostenson who served the Newnan Police Department as a School Resource Officer at Evans Middle School.
Omicron surge: Walmart closes stores in metro Atlanta for deep cleaning
Several Walmart stores in metro Atlanta are temporarily closing because of high cases of COVID-19.
Beloved Newnan School Resource Officer dies from COVID-19
Officer Ricky Tostenson has served in law enforcement for 18 years with the past 10 being with the Newnan Police Department, Chief Brent Blankenship said.
Newnan School Resource Officer hospitalized with COVID-19
The Newnan Police Department said School Resource Officer Ricky Tostenson is “courageously” fighting COVID-19 in a hospital.
Newnan caregiver named 'hidden hero'
Dr. Precious Goodson was a wife and teacher before she was suddenly thrust into the role of a caregiver when her husband Leonard returned home from serving in the military.
Ovarian cancer survivors find new mission: Helping women understand the warning signs
Two ovarian cancer survivors have created a non-profit to teach other women how to spot the early warning signs of a cancer, they say, too many women and their doctors miss.
Coweta deputies searching for car thieves targeting Newnan neighborhood
Coweta County deputies are searching for car thieves targeting a Newnan neighborhood.
Cops use movie magic to prevent holiday crimes
Every holiday season brings the warning of keeping your valuables out of sight from thieves. Newnan police produced a social media video using the most notorious Christmas thief of all, the Grinch. And their production has gone viral.
Atlanta woman celebrates 104th birthday
Sunday was Winifred Glover Boone Klein's 104th birthday, and her family said the Atlanta resident is a remarkable woman who still is sharp as a tack.
Newnan High School student arrested for threats of 'blowing up' campus
A student who police believe to have left two voicemail messages for Newnan High School with threats of “shooting up” and “blowing up” the campus was arrested Monday. Investigators believe this was part of an online challenge prank.
Former MLB player now makes custom Braves shirts
Braves fans are clamoring for souvenirs. On the top of that list is T-shirts. A former baseball player now in the T-shirt business.
Man wanted for stealing $750 in Legos, police say
Samuel Cale Steele is wanted on felony shoplifting charges, the Newnan Police Department said.
Deputies searching for men accused of damaging Newnan Confederate statue
Deputies are looking for those who allegedly were involved in damaging a statue of a Confederate soldier at the historical downtown Newnan courthouse.
Police say 14-year-old Newnan boy ran away from home
Isaiah Davis ran away from his Savannah Street home just before midnight on Sept. 26, the Newnan Police Department said.
Alan Jackson reveals nerve condition affecting his balance
Country superstar Alan Jackson revealed in an interview Tuesday that he has a degenerative nerve condition that affects his balance but he intends to keep performing.
Website aims to find new leads in unsolved Georgia homicides
Newnan police are hoping a new website will shine the light on cold cases in the area going back more than 20 years. They've already gotten a few leads on the murder of a teenager from nearly a decade ago.
Massive new facility serves up pickleball in Newnan
Never played pickleball? No problem! A massive new facility in Newnan is the perfect place to pick up this growing sport.
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.
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.