Covington's streets transform for filming: Traffic control and road closures announced
Covington, known as the "Hollywood of the South," will experience intermittent traffic control and road closures due to filming on July 9.
Man airlifted after shooting at Covington apartment complex
A 28-year-old man was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital after being shot at a Covington apartment complex.
2 women hurt while shopping in 'accidental' Covington shooting
A woman's gun went off after it fell out of her purse and hit the floor.
Woman found dead in Newton County identified, 2 suspects arrested
The Newton County Sheriff's Office has provided a major update about the woman who was found dead in a rural area of Newton County on Wednesday.
Family asks Covington teen sought in stepfather's murder to surrender
Newton County deputies say 16-year-old Jayden Daniel shot and killed his stepfather, David Gay, at their Covington home before fleeing the scene.
Newton County launches state's first free naloxone vending machine to combat opioid overdoses
Newton County has introduced the state's first vending machine dispensing free naloxone (Narcan) to combat opioid overdoses, accessible 24/7 at the detention center.
Deputy, police officer help homeless couple, dogs in Newton County
A Newton County deputy and a Covington officer helped a homeless couple and their two dogs find shelter during a rainstorm.
15-year-old Newton County hit-and-run victim identified; arrest made
A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover funeral costs for 15-year-old Dominic Flowers, who was killed in a hit-and-run on June 2 in Newton County.
Texas sheriff won't be charged after leaving gun in Covington Wendy's bathroom
After the Texas sheriff his gun unattended inside the Covington Wendy's bathroom, a 15-year-old found it and accidentally fired a shot.
14-year-old arrested in Newton for online threats against Alcovy High
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for making online threats against students and staff at Alcovy High School, according to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.
15-year-old Covington teen killed by hit-and-run driver Monday night
A 15-year-old boy from Covington was killed in a hit-and-run on Highway 36 in Newton County late Monday night.
Deputies searching for runaway Newton County 14-year-old
Hassi Johnson was last seen going to bed at his home in Covington early Saturday morning.
Two Atlanta residents arrested for birthday party shooting at Covington park
Levester Taylor and Dy’men Henderson were arrested for a shooting at Academy Springs Park in Covington after an argument at a private event.
Gunfire erupts during birthday party Sunday at Covington park
A domestic dispute during a birthday party at Academy Springs Park led to gunfire on May 25.
Teens arrested in connection with deadly Monroe shooting
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this month.
High-speed chase across Georgia ends in arrest of SC kidnapping suspect
A South Carolina man, Charles Davis, was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a woman and leading police on a high-speed chase through multiple Georgia counties.
Urgent search for missing 24-year-old pregnant woman; Mattie's Call issued
Amanda Tallent, a 24-year-old pregnant woman with schizophrenia, is missing and a Mattie's Call has been issued.
Covington teen sought in stepfather's murder as mother urges surrender
Authorities say the 16-year-old is "armed and dangerous" and has been on the run since killing his stepfather at his home in Covington.
Two armed suspects captured after two-month manhunt in Newton County
Two armed and dangerous men are behind bars following an assault on March 4.
Georgia high school teacher arrested for school shooting threats
A Warren County High School teacher has been arrested and charged with making violent threats against staff and students, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).