Man claiming to be deaf wanted in Covington gas station theft, police say

Covington police are asking for the public's help to identify a theft suspect who claimed to be deaf before escaping in an SUV earlier this month. 

Newton deputies clear potential drug lab reports on Bethany Road

Newton County sheriff's deputies and firefighters responded Wednesday evening to a home off Bethany Road following reports of a potential hazardous materials situation.

Woman indicted after boyfriend found dead in shallow grave, deputies say

A Covington woman has been indicted on murder charges after her boyfriend was found dead and buried in a shallow grave behind a Newton County residence, authorities announced.

Why Piedmont is spending $600M on a new Newton County hospital

Piedmont Healthcare filed paperwork Tuesday to build a $600 million relocation hospital in Newton County to serve expanding East Georgia communities.

1 arrested in domestic-related shooting in Newton County, authorities say

One person was arrested, and another is in the hospital following a domestic-related shooting on Thursday in Newton County, according to the sheriff's office.

Man arrested for DUI on golf cart in Newton County, deputies say

Newton County sheriff's deputies arrested a driver for DUI following a traffic stop on a golf cart Thursday afternoon near a local golf course.

Ex-cop arrested after state probe into license plate database

Former Covington police officer Michael Bernard Dante Canty faces felony charges after state law enforcement officers arrested him Wednesday evening in Newton County.

Woman arrested after Covington officer dragged by car

A woman is in custody after a police officer was dragged by a car in Covington on Friday afternoon, according to police.

2 injured in shooting at Covington party, deputies say

A Saturday night party in Covington turned violent when gunfire erupted, leaving two people hospitalized, according to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.

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.

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.

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.

16-year-old arrested for May murder of Covington stepfather; family reacts

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 16-year-old Jayden Daniel, the teen accused of fatally shooting his stepfather, David Gay, in May.