Missing Covington man deceased, according to officials

Have you seen this Covington man? His family has been worried ever since he went missing Saturday afternoon.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.