FOUND: Missing 79-year-old woman in Covington
The Newton County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 79-year-old woman who is missing in Covington.
The Newton County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 79-year-old woman who is missing in Covington.
Covington historian credits century-old building's structure with slowing massive fire spread
Fire crews from multiple agencies were called on Friday night to help put out a massive fire in Covington that destroyed several businesses.
Fire crews from multiple agencies were called on Friday night to help put out a massive fire in Covington that destroyed several businesses.
Fire rips through historic building in downtown Covington Friday night
A fire broke out Friday night in a historic building in downtown Covington.
A fire broke out Friday night in a historic building in downtown Covington.
Search underway in Newton County for man missing since May
A search is currently being conducted in Newton County, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office.
A search is currently being conducted in Newton County, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office.
Morgan Bauer: GBI back at Porterdale home after couple’s arrest in 19-year-old’s disappearance
On Monday, Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) agents were back at the property in Porterdale where they said they found “items of evidentiary" last week in connection with the disappearance of 19-year-old Morgan Bauer.
On Monday, Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) agents were back at the property in Porterdale where they said they found “items of evidentiary" last week in connection with the disappearance of 19-year-old Morgan Bauer.
2 arrests made in connection to 19-year-old Morgan Bauer's 7-year disappearance
Two arrests have just been made in connection to the disappearance of 19-year-old Morgan Bauer. The Porterdale Police Department announced the update in the seven-year-long search for the young woman who went missing in 2016.
Two arrests have just been made in connection to the disappearance of 19-year-old Morgan Bauer. The Porterdale Police Department announced the update in the seven-year-long search for the young woman who went missing in 2016.
7 small Georgia towns make most picturesque small towns in the nation list
A list of the 120 most picturesque small towns in America has been released and a town in Georgia is No. 5 on the list!
A list of the 120 most picturesque small towns in America has been released and a town in Georgia is No. 5 on the list!
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.


















