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Covington's streets transform for filming: Traffic control and road closures announced

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.

July 7, 2025 7:19pm EDT
Man airlifted after shooting at Covington apartment complex

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.

June 27, 2025 11:15pm EDT
2 women hurt while shopping in 'accidental' Covington shooting

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.

June 23, 2025 4:47pm EDT
Woman found dead in Newton County identified, 2 suspects arrested

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.

June 19, 2025 2:37pm EDT
Family asks Covington teen sought in stepfather's murder to surrender

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.

June 15, 2025 8:57pm EDT
Newton County launches state's first free naloxone vending machine to combat opioid overdoses

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.

June 13, 2025 11:26pm EDT
Deputy, police officer help homeless couple, dogs in Newton County

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.

June 12, 2025 7:57am EDT
15-year-old Newton County hit-and-run victim identified; arrest made

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.

June 11, 2025 1:51pm EDT
Texas sheriff won't be charged after leaving gun in Covington Wendy's bathroom

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.

June 9, 2025 7:10am EDT
14-year-old arrested in Newton for online threats against Alcovy High

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.

June 3, 2025 3:29pm EDT
15-year-old Covington teen killed by hit-and-run driver Monday night

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.

June 3, 2025 2:50pm EDT
Deputies searching for runaway Newton County 14-year-old

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.

May 31, 2025 5:01pm EDT
Two Atlanta residents arrested for birthday party shooting at Covington park

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.

May 28, 2025 8:56pm EDT
Gunfire erupts during birthday party Sunday at Covington park

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.

May 26, 2025 7:19pm EDT
Teens arrested in connection with deadly Monroe shooting

Teens arrested in connection with deadly Monroe shooting

Two teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this month.

May 20, 2025 8:53pm EDT
High-speed chase across Georgia ends in arrest of SC kidnapping suspect

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.

May 19, 2025 7:12pm EDT
Urgent search for missing 24-year-old pregnant woman; Mattie's Call issued

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.

May 15, 2025 7:52pm EDT
Covington teen sought in stepfather's murder as mother urges surrender

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.

May 14, 2025 5:40pm EDT
Two armed suspects captured after two-month manhunt in Newton County

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.

May 8, 2025 8:25pm EDT
Georgia high school teacher arrested for school shooting threats

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).

May 7, 2025 12:38pm EDT
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