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.
As hunger surges in Georgia, hunters step in to feed thousands
Nearly one in seven Georgians now struggle to afford food, with demand up sixty percent in recent years.
Nearly one in seven Georgians now struggle to afford food, with demand up sixty percent in recent years.
Missing 7-year-old boy found after extensive search in Newton County
Deputies found the 7-year-old boy safe after a search in The Falls subdivision.
Deputies found the 7-year-old boy safe after a search in The Falls subdivision.
Family identifies pregnant teen killed in Newton County crash
The family of 19-year-old pregnant Jaylah Donald says she was killed in a Thanksgiving crash involving a drunk driver; police say both drivers now face charges as her loved ones mourn.
The family of 19-year-old pregnant Jaylah Donald says she was killed in a Thanksgiving crash involving a drunk driver; police say both drivers now face charges as her loved ones mourn.
Pregnant woman dies in DUI crash in Newton County
A driver is facing charges of driving under the influence after a pregnant woman was killed in a car wreck Friday morning in Newton County.
A driver is facing charges of driving under the influence after a pregnant woman was killed in a car wreck Friday morning in Newton County.
Woman found guilty of murder, concealing death of paralyzed Newton County man
A Newton County jury found Danetta Knoblauch of the murder of Melvin Cooksey after a week-long trial.
A Newton County jury found Danetta Knoblauch of the murder of Melvin Cooksey after a week-long trial.
Newton County man sentenced in deadly fentanyl overdose case
Matthew Bruce Burley pleaded guilty to fentanyl trafficking and involuntary manslaughter in the 2022 overdose death of James Nail Jr.
Matthew Bruce Burley pleaded guilty to fentanyl trafficking and involuntary manslaughter in the 2022 overdose death of James Nail Jr.
Covington man arrested for death of pregnant teen in '74
A Covington man has been arrested and indicted in connection with a nearly 30-year-old cold case in Jacksonville, Florida.
A Covington man has been arrested and indicted in connection with a nearly 30-year-old cold case in Jacksonville, Florida.
Police confirm GSU Newton campus shooter report was a hoax
Authorities confirmed an active shooter report at Georgia State University’s Newton campus was a false “swatting” call.
Authorities confirmed an active shooter report at Georgia State University’s Newton campus was a false “swatting” call.
New charges filed in Johnson Funeral Home remains case
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has announced new charges against Chris Johnson, the former funeral home operator at the center of a months-long probe into mishandled human remains.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has announced new charges against Chris Johnson, the former funeral home operator at the center of a months-long probe into mishandled human remains.