Sharpsburg man sentenced to 20 years for attempted sex with minor
Taylor Hannigan pleaded guilty in Coweta County Court and was sentenced to 20 years, with the first five years to be served in prison.
Taylor Hannigan pleaded guilty in Coweta County Court and was sentenced to 20 years, with the first five years to be served in prison.
Coweta County grandfather sentenced to prison for child sexual abuse material
A 53-year-old Coweta County grandfather has pleaded guilty to possession of child porn after authorities say they found dozens of videos and images on his electronic devices after his arrest in 2024.
A 53-year-old Coweta County grandfather has pleaded guilty to possession of child porn after authorities say they found dozens of videos and images on his electronic devices after his arrest in 2024.
Coweta County deputy thwarts $27K Bitcoin scam targeting elderly resident
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office says it helped stop an elderly resident from losing more of his life savings to scam artists.
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office says it helped stop an elderly resident from losing more of his life savings to scam artists.
Coweta County K9 hit by car during high-speed chase returns to full duty
K9 Robbi successfully apprehended a bank robbery suspect despite being struck by a car during a foot pursuit.
K9 Robbi successfully apprehended a bank robbery suspect despite being struck by a car during a foot pursuit.
Temple woman charged in stolen school bus 'joyride'
Allison Marie Lynes was arrested after community members recognized her from viral surveillance footage of the bus theft.
Allison Marie Lynes was arrested after community members recognized her from viral surveillance footage of the bus theft.
Coweta County contractor Nathan Gividen faces new felony theft charges
New charges have been filed against a south metro construction contractor following a FOX 5 report last August regarding Nathan Gividen.
New charges have been filed against a south metro construction contractor following a FOX 5 report last August regarding Nathan Gividen.
Coweta County man arrested following reports he shot at nearby workers
Milton Morris Mason, 69, was arrested after a SWAT standoff on Smith Circle in Coweta County. He reportedly shot at workers in a neighboring lot.
Milton Morris Mason, 69, was arrested after a SWAT standoff on Smith Circle in Coweta County. He reportedly shot at workers in a neighboring lot.
Secretary of State fines Edwin Brant Frost V: $140M Ponzi scheme probe expands
Edwin Brant Frost V faces a $500,000 fine and potential criminal prosecution for an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme.
Edwin Brant Frost V faces a $500,000 fine and potential criminal prosecution for an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme.
Newnan gun store owner sentenced to life for killing girlfriend at Oz Tactical
Newnan gun store owner William Brannon Owens was sentenced to life in prison for the 2024 felony murder of his girlfriend, Olivia Robinson.
Newnan gun store owner William Brannon Owens was sentenced to life in prison for the 2024 felony murder of his girlfriend, Olivia Robinson.
The silent threat to women: Why Linda Brass’s near-fatal heart blockage had no symptoms
Health care providers are underscoring the need for women, especially, to keep up with regular heart screenings and tests.
Health care providers are underscoring the need for women, especially, to keep up with regular heart screenings and tests.
Coweta County school bus stolen: Authorities search for woman after multi-county joyride
Authorities are searching for a woman who allegedly stole a full-size school bus from an elementary school.
Authorities are searching for a woman who allegedly stole a full-size school bus from an elementary school.
Probe launched into borrowers linked to $140M First Liberty Ponzi scheme
The Georgia Secretary of State’s office has formally opened an investigation into a company linked to the First Liberty Ponzi scheme.
The Georgia Secretary of State’s office has formally opened an investigation into a company linked to the First Liberty Ponzi scheme.
K-9 Robbi struck by vehicle while apprehending Newnan bank robbery suspect
A courageous K-9 is expected to make a full recovery after being struck by a vehicle while helping deputies capture a bank robbery suspect.
A courageous K-9 is expected to make a full recovery after being struck by a vehicle while helping deputies capture a bank robbery suspect.
Moreland man facing prison for severely beating girlfriend in Florida
A Moreland man was found guilty Friday of severely beating his girlfriend in 2024, resulting in the woman having a broken nose and eye socket, prosecutors said.
A Moreland man was found guilty Friday of severely beating his girlfriend in 2024, resulting in the woman having a broken nose and eye socket, prosecutors said.
13 arrested in Coweta County human trafficking sting
UPDATE: The Coweta County Sheriff's Office now says that defendant Raymond Armstrong, who authorities originally said was on federal parole at the time of his arrest, was in fact not on federal parole at the time of his November 2025 arrest in Coweta County.
UPDATE: The Coweta County Sheriff's Office now says that defendant Raymond Armstrong, who authorities originally said was on federal parole at the time of his arrest, was in fact not on federal parole at the time of his November 2025 arrest in Coweta County.
Charges dismissed against Coweta County kindergarten teacher arrested for shoplifting
Newnan Municipal Court records show the misdemeanor charges of shoplifting were dismissed against Melissa Bedenbaugh on February 2, 2026.
Newnan Municipal Court records show the misdemeanor charges of shoplifting were dismissed against Melissa Bedenbaugh on February 2, 2026.
Coweta deputy uses PIT maneuver to stop alleged drug traffickers during chase
Two men from Eufaula, Alabama, are being held without bond after a high-speed chase in Coweta County, deputies said.
Two men from Eufaula, Alabama, are being held without bond after a high-speed chase in Coweta County, deputies said.
Coweta County I-85 chase: Atlanta driver arrested after K9 Draco tracks suspect to unlocked car
A police chase on Interstate 85 in Coweta County ended with the arrest of a driver after a K9 tracked him through a neighborhood.
A police chase on Interstate 85 in Coweta County ended with the arrest of a driver after a K9 tracked him through a neighborhood.
Coweta County man facing charges for child exploitation
A Coweta County man is behind bars after investigators say they found "egregious" explicit videos of children on his phone.
A Coweta County man is behind bars after investigators say they found "egregious" explicit videos of children on his phone.
DA: Purple Heart veteran’s mental health likely led to deadly Coweta County shootout
A Purple Heart veteran’s combat-related mental health struggles likely led to a deadly Coweta County shootout with police, according to the district attorney.
A Purple Heart veteran’s combat-related mental health struggles likely led to a deadly Coweta County shootout with police, according to the district attorney.