Funeral plans announced for beloved U.S. Marine, Clayton County fireman, GSU graduate
Clayton County is mourning the loss of a beloved former firefighter.
'Goodbye': Missing Covington teen leaves family a note
A teen who left her Covington home Wednesday reportedly left her family a note with her intentions. Now, officials need help finding her.
Daughter of 55-year-old killed in Brookhaven hit and run: ‘She was a person. She's my mom’
Brookhaven police arrested and charged two men Monday for the hit-and-run death of a 55-year-old mother and grandmother.
Newton County authorities issue stern warning about 'swatting' after hoax call Monday
In Newton County, a 911 call about a person shot at a home led authorities to swarm a neighborhood in Covington Monday afternoon. Officials with the sheriff’s office said that call turned out to be a case of “swatting" and investigators are now looking for the man who made that phony phone call.
Covington Police Officer Matt Cooper retires more than 3 years after returning to duty
The Georgia police officer who was shot in the head in the line of duty in 2018 is retiring.
Woman claims police held her to get husband to surrender
A Covington woman says officers detained her and held her at the police station in order for her husband to surrender to authorities.
Resiliency fund seeking donations to help Covington businesses after destructive fire
In the wake of a destructive fire in downtown Covington last month, the local community is uniting to support affected businesses.
Covington historian credits century-old building's structure with slowing massive fire spread
Fire crews from multiple agencies were called on Friday night to help put out a massive fire in Covington that destroyed several businesses.
Fire rips through historic building in downtown Covington Friday night
A fire broke out Friday night in a historic building in downtown Covington.
Dealer charged with murder after 'deadly' mix causes overdose death
Police say a man died with a deadly mix of fentanyl and horse tranquilizer in his system. The Newton County man accused of providing him with the lethal substance has been charged with his murder.
Teen thrown from dirt bike, fighting for life on highway
A teen boy who had been thrown off of a dirt bike in the middle of Covington Highway was found lying in the roadway with life-threatening injuries. Officers are investigating the incident.
Family of slain Navy veteran Khali Marks pleads for closure in unsolved case
A Covington family wants to know who shot and killed their brother in Clayton County last October.
Missing 90-year-old man in early stages of dementia, sheriff says
A 90-year-old man has gone missing in Covington. The Newton County Sheriff's Office says he is in the early stages of dementia.
Recovering Covington officer shot in face says 'Thank you' for the prayers
The Covington police officer who was shot in the face during a shootout at a motel off Interstate 20 in May posted a heartwarming video thanking anyone who took time to pray for him during his recovery.
Photos: Memorial Day events across north Georgia
While many spent Monday on vacations, cookouts, and at the pools, some took time to put the true meaning into the U.S. federal holiday.
Memorial Day: Chick-fil-A honors fallen service members with 'Missing Hero Table'
The Chick-fil-A in Covington posted a poignant tribute to those service members who are no longer able to come to the table on Monday.
Man shot at Covington area home; second man detained
A man was rushed to an area hospital Monday afternoon in what deputies are describing as a domestic violence shooting.
Covington officer shot in face responding to call released from hospital
The Covington police officer who was shot in the face while responding to a disturbance call on Tuesday at a motel off Interstate 20 has been released from the hospital.
Outpouring of support after Covington police officer shot in the head
The Covington Police Department has received an outpouring of support and prayers, especially from their community, after Officer Rashad Rivers was shot in the line of duty.
Covington police officer shot in head while responding to call identified
A man was killed and a Covington police officer was rushed to an area hospital after exchanging gunfire at a motel off Interstate 20 late Tuesday evening.