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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2nd man found guilty of 2022 Newton County shooting
A Newton County jury has convicted a second defendant in the 2022 killing of Charles Edward Stanley III.
Pedestrian killed on GA Highway 11 Wednesday morning
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pedestrian fatality after a man was struck and killed by a vehicle on Georgia Highway 11 near Adams Circle on Sept. 24.
Covington high-speed chase ends in crash; 2 arrested, officer injured
Two suspects were arrested after a stolen lawnmower investigation escalated into a police chase on I-20.
Man drowns at Hard Labor Creek State Park, officials say
A man drowned Sunday evening while swimming at Hard Labor Creek State Park, according to state game wardens.
Alcovy High School lockdown: Teen arrested for hoax active shooter call
A 16-year-old was arrested for falsely reporting an active shooter at Alcovy High School, prompting a lockdown and search.
Man arrested after car crash, shooting in Newton County, police say
A car crash in Newton County ended with a shooting that left one person injured and a man in custody, deputies say.
Tyrese 'Trouble' Smith found guilty in Covington shooting death
Tyrese “Trouble” Smith was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and weapons charges in the November 2023 killing of Baron “BJ” Kilpatrick in Covington.
Newton County 4-year-old found safe after taken to wrong daycare
Newton County Schools said a child was taken to the wrong daycare after school on Tuesday.
Covington apartment complex evacuated after retention pond floods
A retention pond flooded on Sunday due to heavy rain, causing several apartments to be evacuated the Housing Authority of the City of Covington.
High-speed chase arrest: Newton County man charged in hit-and-run crash
Marquis Dukes is accused of leading deputies on a high-speed chase after causing a hit-and-run crash on Cook Road.
Newton County good Samaritan, deputies rescue man from burning house
The Newton County Sherriff's Office is recognizing two deputies and a bystander who saved a man from a burning house on July 24 in Covington.
Funeral plans announced for Covington double homicide victims
Funeral arrangements for Kowanda Richardson Glenn and her son Mikhail Glenn include visitation on Aug. 1 and a Celebration of Life service on Aug. 2.