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.
Iconic restaurant featured in 'The Vampire Diaries' reopens after ductwork falls on patrons
The Mystic Grill, a Covington restaurant made famous by the CW's "The Vampire Diaries," reopened Tuesday, a day after ductwork fell from the ceiling, injuring several people.
The Mystic Grill, a Covington restaurant made famous by the CW's "The Vampire Diaries," reopened Tuesday, a day after ductwork fell from the ceiling, injuring several people.
Deadly Georgia Amber Alert: Covington man sent his child’s mother death threats months before
Darian Javaris Bennett was told by a judge to stay away from his ex Keashawn Washington at the cost of his freedom.
Darian Javaris Bennett was told by a judge to stay away from his ex Keashawn Washington at the cost of his freedom.
Deaths of mother, 1-year-old girl stun Newton County neighbors, Clayton County church goers
A father abducted his 1-year-old daughter, shot and killed the child's mother in Newton County before he turned his gun on the child and himself on Sunday in Clayton County, according to law enforcement. “A coward does that. What is the world coming to?” one neighbor said
A father abducted his 1-year-old daughter, shot and killed the child's mother in Newton County before he turned his gun on the child and himself on Sunday in Clayton County, according to law enforcement. “A coward does that. What is the world coming to?” one neighbor said
Georgia Amber Alert: Father kills child's mother before fatally shooting toddler, self, GBI says
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Sunday a 1-year-old Covington girl at the center of an Amber Alert and the suspect accused of abducting her both have died.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Sunday a 1-year-old Covington girl at the center of an Amber Alert and the suspect accused of abducting her both have died.
Man arrested for murder at General Mills plant in Covington, police say
Jalen Brown was arrested for murder at General Mills in Covington and booked into Newton County Jail on Sunday.
Jalen Brown was arrested for murder at General Mills in Covington and booked into Newton County Jail on Sunday.
NTSB release new details in deadly plane crash at General Mills plant in Covington
Federal investigators have released new details in a deadly small plane crash at the General Mills plant in Covington last month.
Federal investigators have released new details in a deadly small plane crash at the General Mills plant in Covington last month.
Newton County bridge closed after failing inspection
Officials reported a bridge closure in Newton County that caused by a failed inspection. The bridge is located on County Road 213, near Starrsville and Highway 36.
Officials reported a bridge closure in Newton County that caused by a failed inspection. The bridge is located on County Road 213, near Starrsville and Highway 36.
Sheriff: 15-year-old runaway Newton County teen missing since Sunday
Sadie Putnam left her home Sunday night with no shoes and wearing just a black shirt, and pajama bottoms. That was the last anyone has ever heard from her.
Sadie Putnam left her home Sunday night with no shoes and wearing just a black shirt, and pajama bottoms. That was the last anyone has ever heard from her.
Tip leads to sexual exploitation charges for Newton County man
Pedro Lopez, Jr., 63, has been charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of children.
Pedro Lopez, Jr., 63, has been charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of children.
Counterfeit money suspiciously left on several cars in Newton County, officials investigate
Newton County deputies are investigating after multiple individuals found counterfeit bills on their vehicles.
Newton County deputies are investigating after multiple individuals found counterfeit bills on their vehicles.
Investigators comb through plane crash wreckage at General Mills plant in Covington
Investigators spent Friday at the General Mills plant in Covington combing through the wreckage of a deadly plane crash that happened the previous evening.
Investigators spent Friday at the General Mills plant in Covington combing through the wreckage of a deadly plane crash that happened the previous evening.
'No survivors' from fiery plane crash at General Mills plant in Covington, officials say
Officials said there were no survivors aboard a small plane that crashed into the General Mills plant in Covington early Thursday evening.
Officials said there were no survivors aboard a small plane that crashed into the General Mills plant in Covington early Thursday evening.
Georgia State University professor removed from classroom after calling police on late students
A Georgia State University spokesperson said the Provost and chief of police met with the two students involved earlier this week. The spokesperson said the professor involved was removed from teaching in-person classes to avoid disruption.
A Georgia State University spokesperson said the Provost and chief of police met with the two students involved earlier this week. The spokesperson said the professor involved was removed from teaching in-person classes to avoid disruption.