Family wants answers after 12-year-old killed in car being chased by GSP troopers
A Douglasville family is planning a funeral for a 12-year-old because he died in a crash after troopers performed a PIT maneuver that they said was necessary to stop the car he was riding in from speeding.
Officers rescue suspected car thief from burning car after police chase
Covington police said multiple officers suffered minor burns after trying to rescue a suspected car thief from a burning car. Police said they spotted Billy Campbell driving a stolen vehicle on June 28th.
GBI identifies man killed in Covington SWAT standoff
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified a man killed in a standoff with deputies at a home in Covington.
Suspect killed, deputy wounded after standoff in Covington
Officials said a wanted man is dead and a Newton County Sheriff's Office deputy is recovering after being shot in Covington.
Georgia high court upholds man’s death sentence
Rodney Young, 53, was convicted of murder and sentenced to die in the 2008 slaying of his ex-fiancée’s adult son, Gary Jones in Covington.
Covington police offices saves choking toddler
A Covington police officer is being credited with saving the life of a 15-month-old boy who was choking.
Deputies searching for Covington man accused of shooting 70-year-old
Deputies in Newton County are searching for a 20-year-old accused of shooting a 70-year-old woman.
Covington girl recovers from shooting as police search for gunman
Covington resident Ferdinand Weaver is still shaken up over the shooting on Oakwood Circle that left a 14-year-old girl injured the night of February 27.
Authorities located missing Newton County man
The Newton County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 29-year-old man. Authorities said he's diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Company's initiative supports Georgia businesses, dedicated employees
One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.
$3,000 reward for safe return of urn of young son's ashes stolen from Covington hotel
Three days after the family who had their moving van that had the ashes of their young son stolen from the parking lot of a Covington hotel, a $3,000 reward has been posted for the urn's safe return.
Family's moving van found, but urn with son's ashes remains missing
The family who had their moving van stolen from the parking lot of a Covington hotel in which they were staying said police have recovered the van, but not several very precious personal possessions.
Family's possessions, including baby's ashes, stolen
A family had packed up all their belongings for a move to a new home. They stopped at the LaQuinta in Covington off Interstate 20 for the night. While they were asleep, thieves stole their U-Haul.
I-Team Exclusive: Newton County manager wants newly-elected coroner removed from office
Newton County's newly elected Coroner is under fire for initially refusing to transport a body from a deadly accident scene.
Covington 15-year-old boy reported missing by police
If you have seen 15-year-old Jeremy Mitchell, please call the police immediately.
With wipe and mask demand high, fiber maker sets $48M growth
A unit of a Thai chemical company will spend $48 million to expand production in Georgia, citing strong demand because of the coronavirus pandemic for synthetic fibers used in face masks and wipes.
Cousins Middle School temporarily suspends in-person learning due to COVID-19
Cousins Middle School in Covington will temporarily suspend in-person instruction as a precaution related to COVID-19.
Police: Man licked person's foot at Georgia Dollar General
The Covington Police Department arrested a man accused of licking a person's foot in a Dollar General.
Covington woman charged with concealing father's death, dumping body
A Covington woman is behind bars accused of concealing her father's death for months and lying to concerned friends and family members about his whereabouts. Police announced a break in the case one month after human remains were discovered in a wooded area on Boy Scout Road in Newton County.
Crews recover body of teen who drowned in Alcovy River
Crews located and recovered the body of 14-year-old old DeJerein "DJ" Grier Thursday after he drowned in the Alcovy River.