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.
Iconic restaurant featured in 'The Vampire Diaries' reopens after ductwork falls on patrons
The Mystic Grill, a Covington restaurant made famous by the CW's "The Vampire Diaries," reopened Tuesday, a day after ductwork fell from the ceiling, injuring several people.
Deadly Georgia Amber Alert: Covington man sent his child’s mother death threats months before
Darian Javaris Bennett was told by a judge to stay away from his ex Keashawn Washington at the cost of his freedom.
Georgia Amber Alert: Father kills child's mother before fatally shooting toddler, self, GBI says
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Sunday a 1-year-old Covington girl at the center of an Amber Alert and the suspect accused of abducting her both have died.
Man arrested for murder at General Mills plant in Covington, police say
Jalen Brown was arrested for murder at General Mills in Covington and booked into Newton County Jail on Sunday.