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.

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.

Carrollton couple arrested in retail receipt scam

Newnan Police are warning retailers to keep a sharp eye on returns this time of year after the bust of the couple accused in a receipt scam.

Newnan firefighters lift stranded deer after month long ordeal

Firefighters used a 70-foot ladder truck and rope gear to rescue a deer trapped for a month in a retention pond.

LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races

Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.

University of West Georgia-Newnan student arrested on child porn charges

The Coweta County Sheriff's Office says his arrest came after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children of what law enforcement has termed a particularly egregious video involving children.

Secret Service tip leads to child exploitation arrest in Sharpsburg

A U.S. Secret Service tip led Coweta County deputies to arrest 27-year-old Sean McCarthy of Sharpsburg on child exploitation charges after seizing electronic devices believed to contain illicit material.

Newnan teen accused of stabbing 15-year-old boy

A Newnan teen is recovering after being stabbed several times in a fight. Newnan police say they’ve arrested the attacker, another teen.

Coweta County man arrested for pistol-whipping clerk during armed robbery

Coweta County deputies arrested Andrew Jackson Chitwood after he allegedly robbed a Shell gas station clerk at gunpoint and struck the victim with a pistol.