Covington native celebrates first Grammy nomination
For the rest of his life, Covington native Drew Parker will be known as 'Grammy nominee Drew Parker.' And it’s an introduction that still hasn’t quite sunk in for the singer-songwriter.
Still no answers months after fatal Southpark Boulevard hit-and-run
For the first time since her daughter's fatal hit-and-run, Valerie Grier says she has words for the killer: “Turn yourself in.”
Small plane makes emergency landing on GA 36 in Covington
A stretch of road in Covington is closed after a plane was forced to make an emergency landing.
Electric air taxi company Archer plans $118M Georgia factory
A California company seeking to build small electric aircraft says it will invest $118 million to construct a plant near Atlanta, eventually hiring up to 1,000 people.
Family desperate to find missing Covington woman
The family of Debra Ashby has been hoping and praying for her safe return.
Covington woman missing for nearly two weeks
Debra Ashby, 64, was last heard from was on Oct. 29, the Covington Police Department says. No one has been able to make contact with her since.
106-year-old Georgia woman among winners of Halloween costume contest
The Georgia 106-year-old great-great-grandmother took one of the top honors at her nursing home for her tribute to the Atlanta Falcons - complete with helmet and football!
Mattie's Call canceled after 19-year-old Newton County man found
FOUND: A 19-year-old with Schizophrenia was reported missing in Covington Monday morning. A Mattie's Call, Georgia's emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons, has since been issued.
Covington residents on edge after attack on popular walking trail
The two men ambushed a woman walking her dog on the popular Covington trail, ripped her necklace off her and tried to sexually assault her. Police found the victim covered in cuts and bleeding from her mouth.
Covington great-great-grandmother celebrating her 106th birthday
Martha Malcolm may be turning 106, but she's not slowing down and is already looking forward to her next birthday party.
Body found inside car along I-20 in Covington, troopers say
The discovery of a body inside a car in Newton County is raising questions about a missing person's case.
Man murders child's mother, woman's boyfriend during custody exchange in Covington, deputies say
The Covington man is accused of killing the mother of his child and her boyfriend during a custody exchange at his home. The victim's family say the couple was killed sitting in the car with their 7-month old child.
Deputies: Newton County woman missing for days after leaving home
Yolanda Brown drove away from her home in Covington over Labor Day weekend and never returned. That was the last time anyone heard from her.
GBI assisting investigation into missing Newton County woman last seen in Hapeville
Family members of 3 year-old Yolanda Brown are pleading for answers after her disappearance over the weekend.
Family loses everything in Covington house fire
The family believes it started from an electrical issue in the wall and quickly spread. The only thing the mother was able to grab in the rush was her purse.
GBI charge 2 men in separate sexual exploitation of children cases
Both cases began as tips to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Covington hosts Fourth of July fireworks show to celebrates 200th anniversary
Thousands of spectators gathered together in Covington Square to celebrate the Fourth of July and the city's 200th anniversary with a fireworks show unlike any other.
Fake restaurateur scams thousands from small business, deputies say
Just a few days later, she said she was notified the transactions were flagged as fraudulent, and when she and her staff tried to reach out to the man, he played it cool.
Families dodge bullets at Covington duplex during drive-by shooting
Newton County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a weekend drive-by shooting that has left two households searching for a new place to live.
Deadly Georgia Amber Alert: Family calls gunman 'coward' for killing mother, infant
The victims' family shared images of 1-year-old Jaquari Bennett taking her first steps, the video was taken shortly before the girl and her mother, Keashawn Washington, were shot and killed by Jaquari's father.