Coweta County elementary school principal charged with shoplifting
Store employees told investigators it wasn't the first time that the metro Atlanta principal had been caught trying to shoplift from the business.
Funeral procession for Coweta County battalion fire chief open to public
The public is invited to pay their respects to Coweta County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Bartholomew Cauthen on Tuesday ahead of his funeral.
High-speed chase in Grantville leads to arrest of Texas trio; $100K in stolen goods recovered
A high-speed chase ended with the discovery of over $100,000 in stolen merchandise in the suspects’ vehicle in Coweta County.
Coweta County battalion fire chief's body escorted home, funeral announced
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the Coweta County Fire Rescue battalion chief who was shot and killed on Jan. 19 while helping a driver in Alabama who had struck a deer.
High-speed chase on icy roads leads to arrest of four burglary suspects
Four burglary suspects apparently didn’t get the word to stay off the roads last Tuesday night. They were captured after a high-speed chase in icy conditions.
Coweta battalion fire chief killed after stopping to help stranger in Alabama
The Coweta County fire chief was shot to death over the weekend when he stopped to help a stranger who had hit a deer in Alabama, investigators say.
Georgia state trooper kills man during Coweta County traffic stop, GBI says
A Georgia state trooper shot and killed a 26-year-old man during a traffic stop over the weekend. The incident is now under investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Infrared drone locates missing teen with autism in Union City night search
First responders with a drone say they were able to quickly locate a missing teen with autism in Union City.
Stolen French bulldog Luna reunited with family after emotional ordeal
The French bulldog that was reportedly stolen in Coweta County has been returned, FOX 5 Atlanta has learned.
Shocking Coweta County animal hoarding case: Over 150 dogs rescued
Authorities in Coweta County uncovered a severe case of animal hoarding, seizing over 150 dogs from a home.
Newnan HS football player hospitalized after severe allergic reaction
The Newnan High football team is asking for prayers after one of its players suffered a severe allergic reaction and ended up in the ICU.
Winter storm delays Piedmont cardiologists' lifesaving mission to Ethiopia
A team of Piedmont cardiologists on a lifesaving mission to Ethiopia has been delayed in Atlanta due to this winter storm.
How much snow in Atlanta?: Preliminary snowfall totals from North Georgia
The winter storm system that has been moving across a large portion of the United States finally made its way to North Georgia on Friday morning. Here are the preliminary snow totals.
Coweta County cracks down on jury duty scam with recent arrest
Investigators in Coweta County say they made an arrest in one of those jury duty scams that have plagued so many communities in metro Atlanta.
Coweta County Sheriff's Office remembers late Deputy Eric Minix one year later
The wife of a fallen Coweta County deputy is expressing her appreciation to his department and their community on the one-year anniversary of his death in the line of duty. Deputy Eric Minix was struck on the side of the road and killed following a high-speed pursuit on Jan. 4, 2024.
Georgia woman hit by apparent New Year's Eve celebratory gunfire
The Coweta County woman was driving when a bullet apparently fired during a New Year's Eve celebration came through her windshield and hit her, police say.
Teen killed in Tulsa Race Massacre identified as Georgia veteran from Newnan
Genealogists have identified a teenager killed 103 years ago in the Tulsa race massacre as a World War I veteran from Newnan, Georgia.
Man wanted for shooting GSP K-9 caught in Grantville, police say
Police in Grantville confirm the man is in custody.
Manhunt called off for 'armed and dangerous' man in Coweta County still at large
Hundreds of law enforcement officers scoured a Grantville neighborhood well into Wednesday evening searching for a man who authorities say is “armed and dangerous."
LaGrange shooting suspect arrested Tuesday morning after pursuit in Coweta County
A suspect wanted in connection with a shooting in LaGrange was arrested Tuesday following a pursuit involving Coweta County deputies.