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.
I-Team Exclusive: Newton County manager wants newly-elected coroner removed from office
Newton County's newly elected Coroner is under fire for initially refusing to transport a body from a deadly accident scene.
Covington 15-year-old boy reported missing by police
If you have seen 15-year-old Jeremy Mitchell, please call the police immediately.
With wipe and mask demand high, fiber maker sets $48M growth
A unit of a Thai chemical company will spend $48 million to expand production in Georgia, citing strong demand because of the coronavirus pandemic for synthetic fibers used in face masks and wipes.
Cousins Middle School temporarily suspends in-person learning due to COVID-19
Cousins Middle School in Covington will temporarily suspend in-person instruction as a precaution related to COVID-19.
Police: Man licked person's foot at Georgia Dollar General
The Covington Police Department arrested a man accused of licking a person's foot in a Dollar General.
Covington woman charged with concealing father's death, dumping body
A Covington woman is behind bars accused of concealing her father's death for months and lying to concerned friends and family members about his whereabouts. Police announced a break in the case one month after human remains were discovered in a wooded area on Boy Scout Road in Newton County.
Crews recover body of teen who drowned in Alcovy River
Crews located and recovered the body of 14-year-old old DeJerein "DJ" Grier Thursday after he drowned in the Alcovy River.
Covington pharmaceutical company working on COVID-19 treatment
Researchers in Covington and at other large pharmaceutical companies, that are typically competitors, are setting aside their differences to form an alliance against COVID-19 to come up with a coronavirus treatment.
Deputies: Suspect arrested in Newton County murder investigation
Deputies have charged a man with the murder of a Newton County woman.
Georgia girl with rare genetic disorder surprised with donated playground
The family called the tree service hoping to make some space for a tire swing, but what they got was so much more.
Deputies: Suspect assaulted victim outside Covington wing restaurant
Georgia deputies are asking for help identifying a suspect connected to an assault outside of a Covington wings restaurant.
Trust Initiative to improve relations between police and the community
Protests are happening in cities across Georgia. That has led relationships between police and some communities to be torn apart. Some police departments in Georgia are taking a new approach to improve relations.
Georgia officer shot in line of duty back at work 2 years after incident
Nearly two years after Covington Police Officer Matt Cooper was shot in the line of duty, he's back at work.
Police: Covington woman charged with murder after victim in double shooting dies
A Georgia woman was charged with murder Wednesday after one of the two people police said she shot last week at a Covington apartment complex died.
Covington Officer Matt Cooper back at work after recovering from shooting
Over a year and a half after he was shot in the line of duty, Covington Officer Matt Cooper is back at work.
Covington woman helps stroke victim reconnect with his family
A woman in Covington was able to connect a lost and confused stroke victim with his family members.