Covington family loses everything in fire just before Christmas

Around the time when most people look forward to a fresh start, Carolyn Garmon and her family are forced to start from scratch

'Armed and dangerous' man wanted for murder of Sandy Springs Uber driver

Mark Antonio White, 20, of Covington, has outstanding warrants for felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

GBI: Covington police officer shoots man during domestic violence investigation

A Covington police officer shot and killed a suspect of domestic violence after he struggled and grabbed another officer's Taser during his arrest, the GBI says.

Family wants answers after 12-year-old killed in car being chased by GSP troopers

A Douglasville family is planning a funeral for a 12-year-old because he died in a crash after troopers performed a PIT maneuver that they said was necessary to stop the car he was riding in from speeding.

Officers rescue suspected car thief from burning car after police chase

Covington police said multiple officers suffered minor burns after trying to rescue a suspected car thief from a burning car. Police said they spotted Billy Campbell driving a stolen vehicle on June 28th.

GBI identifies man killed in Covington SWAT standoff

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified a man killed in a standoff with deputies at a home in Covington.

Suspect killed, deputy wounded after standoff in Covington

Officials said a wanted man is dead and a Newton County Sheriff's Office deputy is recovering after being shot in Covington.

Georgia high court upholds man’s death sentence

Rodney Young, 53, was convicted of murder and sentenced to die in the 2008 slaying of his ex-fiancée’s adult son, Gary Jones in Covington.

Covington police offices saves choking toddler

A Covington police officer is being credited with saving the life of a 15-month-old boy who was choking.

Covington girl recovers from shooting as police search for gunman

Covington resident Ferdinand Weaver is still shaken up over the shooting on Oakwood Circle that left a 14-year-old girl injured the night of February 27.

Authorities located missing Newton County man

The Newton County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 29-year-old man. Authorities said he's diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Company's initiative supports Georgia businesses, dedicated employees

One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.

$3,000 reward for safe return of urn of young son's ashes stolen from Covington hotel

Three days after the family who had their moving van that had the ashes of their young son stolen from the parking lot of a Covington hotel, a $3,000 reward has been posted for the urn's safe return.

Family's moving van found, but urn with son's ashes remains missing

The family who had their moving van stolen from the parking lot of a Covington hotel in which they were staying said police have recovered the van, but not several very precious personal possessions.

Family's possessions, including baby's ashes, stolen

A family had packed up all their belongings for a move to a new home. They stopped at the LaQuinta in Covington off Interstate 20 for the night. While they were asleep, thieves stole their U-Haul.