Gun found on elementary school student in Newton County
That weapon was seized by authorities and law enforcement was notified immediately.
That weapon was seized by authorities and law enforcement was notified immediately.
Morgan Bauer’s mom speaks out after major development after 7-year search
The mother of 19-year-old Morgan Bauer said she refuses to give up until she gets the answers she’s been waiting for since 2016.
The mother of 19-year-old Morgan Bauer said she refuses to give up until she gets the answers she’s been waiting for since 2016.
7 years later: Search resumes for woman who mysteriously disappeared after moving to Georgia
Local law enforcement and the FBI searched a property on South Broad Street in Porterdale in Newton County on Thursday in connection to the 2016 disappearance of Morgan Bauer, who was 19 at the time.
Local law enforcement and the FBI searched a property on South Broad Street in Porterdale in Newton County on Thursday in connection to the 2016 disappearance of Morgan Bauer, who was 19 at the time.
Newton County Sheriff's Office deputy accused of rape, fired from job
A Covington man is being accused of raping a woman while he was employed as a Newton County Sheriff's Office deputy.
A Covington man is being accused of raping a woman while he was employed as a Newton County Sheriff's Office deputy.
Woman arrested in murder of missing partially-paralyzed Newton County man
Danetta Ann Knoblauch of Wichita, Kansas was charged with murder, aggravated assault, and arson on July 4 in the death of Melvin Cooksey.
Danetta Ann Knoblauch of Wichita, Kansas was charged with murder, aggravated assault, and arson on July 4 in the death of Melvin Cooksey.
3 critically injured in crash during stolen car chase through Newton County
A chase through Newton County involving a stolen car ended in a crash that left three innocent bystanders fighting for their lives.
A chase through Newton County involving a stolen car ended in a crash that left three innocent bystanders fighting for their lives.
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.
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.
'Armed and dangerous' man wanted for throwing 4-year-old from car
Amir Thomas, 24, has active warrants for kidnapping, aggravated assault, 2 counts of cruelty to children, and theft by taking.
Amir Thomas, 24, has active warrants for kidnapping, aggravated assault, 2 counts of cruelty to children, and theft by taking.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3 people arrested in connection to April 3 murder in Newton County
Three people have been arrested in connection to the death of 20-year-old Braxton Singleton of Covington on April 3, according to Newton County Sheriff's Office.
Three people have been arrested in connection to the death of 20-year-old Braxton Singleton of Covington on April 3, according to Newton County Sheriff's Office.
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.
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.
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.
Boating under the influence: Jackson man presumed drowned, operator charged
Loved ones gathered on the water’s edge as dive teams searched Jackson Lake for Joseph Howard Upchurch.
Loved ones gathered on the water’s edge as dive teams searched Jackson Lake for Joseph Howard Upchurch.