Newton County meth discovery: How a junk car held a $20K secret
Newton County deputies found between $15,000 and $20,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a junk car Tuesday.
Newton County deputies found between $15,000 and $20,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a junk car Tuesday.
Marcye Scott: Daughter of David Scott runs for his Georgia seat
Marcye Scott, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott, announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of her father’s seat.
Marcye Scott, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott, announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of her father’s seat.
Neighbor arrested after man found dead in burning car in Covington
A 63-year-old man is in custody after police say he shot his neighbor and set the victim's vehicle on fire Monday night.
A 63-year-old man is in custody after police say he shot his neighbor and set the victim's vehicle on fire Monday night.
Newton County jury finds man guilty in 2023 shooting death of unarmed father
A jury convicted Jacarie Anttwonn Justice for the 2023 murder of Jacquavius Lackey at a Newton County home.
A jury convicted Jacarie Anttwonn Justice for the 2023 murder of Jacquavius Lackey at a Newton County home.
Mug shot released for Newton County shooting suspect
Authorities released the booking photo of 41-year-old Lavarous Cosby following his arrest Monday afternoon.
Authorities released the booking photo of 41-year-old Lavarous Cosby following his arrest Monday afternoon.
Stolen car linked to Newton County drive-by arrests
Lamarion Holman and Allon Johnson were arrested for two Newton County drive-by shootings.
Lamarion Holman and Allon Johnson were arrested for two Newton County drive-by shootings.
Man sentenced for Porterdale Bar and Grill shooting death
William Brown pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the 2024 shooting death of Kyle Fowler.
William Brown pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the 2024 shooting death of Kyle Fowler.
Police: Man fired at residents, broke into Newton home
A Covington man is in custody after authorities say he went on a shooting spree through a Newton County neighborhood Monday afternoon, firing at homes and people.
A Covington man is in custody after authorities say he went on a shooting spree through a Newton County neighborhood Monday afternoon, firing at homes and people.
GSP trooper shoots man after Newton County pursuit
A Georgia State Patrol trooper opened fire on a person outside Porterdale on Friday afternoon, a spokesperson confirmed.
A Georgia State Patrol trooper opened fire on a person outside Porterdale on Friday afternoon, a spokesperson confirmed.
Sixth arrest made in Newton County gas station shootout
A 16-year-old has turned himself in as the sixth suspect arrested for a New Year's Day shootout at a Covington Circle K.
A 16-year-old has turned himself in as the sixth suspect arrested for a New Year's Day shootout at a Covington Circle K.
Newton County teen arrested for social media threats against classmate
A 15-year-old student faces felony charges for making social media threats.
A 15-year-old student faces felony charges for making social media threats.
74-year-old Covington man pleads guilty to violent assault of missing woman
Arnithal Freeman, 74, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated battery and stalking of Debra Ashby.
Arnithal Freeman, 74, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated battery and stalking of Debra Ashby.
Fifth suspect arrested in Newton County New Year’s Day gas station shootout
Another arrest has been made in the New Year’s Day shootout in front of a Newton County gas station.
Another arrest has been made in the New Year’s Day shootout in front of a Newton County gas station.
4 arrested in Newton County Circle K shootout; more arrests expected
Four suspects are in custody following a New Year’s Day shootout between two groups at a Circle K.
Four suspects are in custody following a New Year’s Day shootout between two groups at a Circle K.
Newton High School placed on lockdown while students arrested
Newton High School was placed on lockdown Friday while sheriff’s investigators conducted activity tied to an ongoing criminal investigation, authorities said.
Newton High School was placed on lockdown Friday while sheriff’s investigators conducted activity tied to an ongoing criminal investigation, authorities said.
New Year’s Eve checkpoints lead to DUI arrests in Newton County
Multiple agencies conducted New Year’s Eve checkpoints in Newton County.
Multiple agencies conducted New Year’s Eve checkpoints in Newton County.
Social Circle officials oppose proposed ICE detention center, citing infrastructure limits
Social Circle officials are saying a reported plan to build a federal detention center that could triple the city’s population is infeasible.
Social Circle officials are saying a reported plan to build a federal detention center that could triple the city’s population is infeasible.
'Preventative' lockdown ends at Newton County schools
All Newton County schools went under a "preventative" lockdown Monday, according to the district.
All Newton County schools went under a "preventative" lockdown Monday, according to the district.
Newton County woman gets life sentence in murder of paralyzed man
A woman found guilty of murdering and concealing the death of a paralyzed Newton County man will spend the rest of her life behind bars.
A woman found guilty of murdering and concealing the death of a paralyzed Newton County man will spend the rest of her life behind bars.
Georgia lawmaker accused of illegally collecting pandemic benefits
Investigators say Henderson collected nearly $18,000 in unemployment benefits using false information.
Investigators say Henderson collected nearly $18,000 in unemployment benefits using false information.