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.
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.
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.
Martha Malcolm may be turning 106, but she's not slowing down and is already looking forward to her next birthday party.
Sheriff: Missing 16-year-old Georgia boy may be in Cobb County
Jayden Boston left a home in Cobb County to drive back to his family Friday night. The 16-year-old never got home, and investigators hope someone out there can help them find him.
Jayden Boston left a home in Cobb County to drive back to his family Friday night. The 16-year-old never got home, and investigators hope someone out there can help them find him.
Body of missing Newton County woman Yolanda Brown found in car near I-20, deputies say
Investigators on Friday confirmed Brown’s body was found inside a car found earlier this week along I-20.
Investigators on Friday confirmed Brown’s body was found inside a car found earlier this week along I-20.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Georgia elementary school student tests positive for monkeypox, district says
Newton County School System confirmed a Mansfield Elementary School student tested positive for monkeypox and a Flint Hill Elementary School student is being tested.
Newton County School System confirmed a Mansfield Elementary School student tested positive for monkeypox and a Flint Hill Elementary School student is being tested.
Oxford teen faces heart attack, cancer diagnosis with grace, grit
Sophie Botello's freshman year at Georgia State University was upended by two medical crises on the same day. At 18, the Oxford, Georgia, teen was diagnosed first with a heart attack, then liver cancer.
Sophie Botello's freshman year at Georgia State University was upended by two medical crises on the same day. At 18, the Oxford, Georgia, teen was diagnosed first with a heart attack, then liver cancer.
Where to find monkeypox vaccines in metro Atlanta
Vaccines are in limited supply or unavailable in most places. Here is how metro Atlanta health departments are distributing vaccines to patients.
Vaccines are in limited supply or unavailable in most places. Here is how metro Atlanta health departments are distributing vaccines to patients.
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.
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.
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.
Sheriff: Missing Newton County twins may have been taken by mother
The Newton County brother and sister have been missing since Thursday. Deputies believe they may have been taken by their noncustodial mother and could have already crossed state lines.
The Newton County brother and sister have been missing since Thursday. Deputies believe they may have been taken by their noncustodial mother and could have already crossed state lines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deadly Georgia Amber Alert: 911 call shows grandmother’s courage
According to a close friend and neighbor, 63-year-old Peggy Burns underwent surgery Tuesday at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center to have the bullet that struck her removed.
According to a close friend and neighbor, 63-year-old Peggy Burns underwent surgery Tuesday at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center to have the bullet that struck her removed.