Activists decry skate park construction near historic Black cemetery
Protestors rallied against the construction of a skate park in Newnan that is on the site of some historic graves of enslaved Africans.
Protestors rallied against the construction of a skate park in Newnan that is on the site of some historic graves of enslaved Africans.
Coweta County deputies perform live-action training for active shooter scenarios
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office said the training is geared toward patrol deputies as well as school resource officers. They would be the first responders in an active shooter situation.
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office said the training is geared toward patrol deputies as well as school resource officers. They would be the first responders in an active shooter situation.
Coweta County couple indicted on 30-counts of burglary
Danny Kelly and Amanda Greer face a 30-count indictment for burglary after deputies arrested them last year.
Danny Kelly and Amanda Greer face a 30-count indictment for burglary after deputies arrested them last year.
2 suspected of stealing catalytic converters arrested during traffic stop in Coweta County
Two men wanted for stealing catalytic converter in Troup County were arrested during a traffic stop in Coweta County, deputies say.
Two men wanted for stealing catalytic converter in Troup County were arrested during a traffic stop in Coweta County, deputies say.
Newnan denied federal funds following EF-4 tornado
In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, Insurance Commissioner John King said FEMA’s decision is unprecedented. Historically, funding is not denied to victims in an area that the president has issued a major disaster declaration.
In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, Insurance Commissioner John King said FEMA’s decision is unprecedented. Historically, funding is not denied to victims in an area that the president has issued a major disaster declaration.
65-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s found dead by Coweta County deputies
Deputies said 65-year-old Terri Mullins Allen went missing from Old Carrollton Road between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday night.
Deputies said 65-year-old Terri Mullins Allen went missing from Old Carrollton Road between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday night.
Deputies arrest driver suspected of street racing on I-85
Police say the 21-year-old driver is facing a long list of charges after he was caught going nearly 150 miles per hour on I-85.
Police say the 21-year-old driver is facing a long list of charges after he was caught going nearly 150 miles per hour on I-85.
Father arrested, son shot after Newnan home SWAT standoff
Police have identified the arrested man and a victim after a multi-hour standoff at a home in Newnan.
Police have identified the arrested man and a victim after a multi-hour standoff at a home in Newnan.
Man barricaded inside Newnan home after shooting son, police say
The Newnan Police Department said a man who barricaded himself inside a home after he allegedly shot his son multiple times is in custody, ending a standoff that lasted multiple hours.
The Newnan Police Department said a man who barricaded himself inside a home after he allegedly shot his son multiple times is in custody, ending a standoff that lasted multiple hours.
3 arrested after liquid meth, $10K cash, guns found during traffic stop, Coweta County deputies say
Three people from Alabama were arrested by the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office on Monday afternoon after deputies said drugs were found in their car during a traffic stop.
Three people from Alabama were arrested by the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office on Monday afternoon after deputies said drugs were found in their car during a traffic stop.
Nonprofit group says veterans with service dogs face hiring challenges
Veterans who have service dogs often find it difficult to get hired. Some even lose their current jobs once they get a service dog.
Veterans who have service dogs often find it difficult to get hired. Some even lose their current jobs once they get a service dog.
Video: Deputies say they find massive fentanyl stash in Alabama driver's car
Deputies say they found a large amount of a drug that's been causing a sharp rise of overdoses in Georgia inside the speeding man's car.
Deputies say they found a large amount of a drug that's been causing a sharp rise of overdoses in Georgia inside the speeding man's car.
Man arrested in deadly double stabbing in Coweta County
Coweta County deputies have arrested a man they say killed a man and injured a woman in a stabbing Thursday night.
Coweta County deputies have arrested a man they say killed a man and injured a woman in a stabbing Thursday night.
Family of missing woman offers reward, accuses fiancé of not reporting her missing
The family of Tiffany Foster talks exclusively with FOX 5 about her disappearance and the man police say is a person of interest in the case. Fox 5’s Doug Evans has more on the story tonight.
The family of Tiffany Foster talks exclusively with FOX 5 about her disappearance and the man police say is a person of interest in the case. Fox 5’s Doug Evans has more on the story tonight.
Mother: College student found alive after being missing for days
Shannon Weatherly, who lives in Newnan, said her son Xavien Khalid Weatherly, was last seen on May 27 driving a 2015 Kia Optima. He was leaving his uncle's house in Norcross heading to his mother's home in Newnan. He never arrived.
Shannon Weatherly, who lives in Newnan, said her son Xavien Khalid Weatherly, was last seen on May 27 driving a 2015 Kia Optima. He was leaving his uncle's house in Norcross heading to his mother's home in Newnan. He never arrived.
Reward now $10,000 for information on missing Coweta County mother
Tiffany Foster has been missing since March 1 when she left her apartment in Newnan.
Tiffany Foster has been missing since March 1 when she left her apartment in Newnan.
Operation Nightwatch nets 80 arrests in Coweta County
During the 12 days of Operation Nightwatch, deputies were involved in five vehicle pursuits with suspects that decided to run rather than give up.
During the 12 days of Operation Nightwatch, deputies were involved in five vehicle pursuits with suspects that decided to run rather than give up.
Alan Jackson's Coweta County tornado benefit concert sold out within hour
Tickets for the benefit, titled "Where I Come From: Tornado Benefit Featuring Alan Jackson," sold out in a matter of hours.
Tickets for the benefit, titled "Where I Come From: Tornado Benefit Featuring Alan Jackson," sold out in a matter of hours.
Alan Jackson to headline Coweta County tornado benefit concert
Alan Jackson will be the headliner for a benefit concert in Newnan on June 26 at the Newnan's Coweta County Fairgrounds.
Alan Jackson will be the headliner for a benefit concert in Newnan on June 26 at the Newnan's Coweta County Fairgrounds.
Suspected gang member arrested for shooting up house with children inside
Coweta County deputies say they conducted a high-stakes-highway take down of a suspected gang member accused of firing almost a dozen rounds into a house with children inside.
Coweta County deputies say they conducted a high-stakes-highway take down of a suspected gang member accused of firing almost a dozen rounds into a house with children inside.