SWAT situation involving 3 teens ends safely, deputies say
Authorities said three teenagers were at the center of a SWAT situation in Newton County.
Authorities said three teenagers were at the center of a SWAT situation in Newton County.
Man seriously injured in bridge collapse recalls terrifying moments
A man who nearly lost his life in a Newton County bridge collapse is on the road to recovering physically and emotionally.
A man who nearly lost his life in a Newton County bridge collapse is on the road to recovering physically and emotionally.
Officials: South Carolina teen missing for a year could be in Covington area
It's been over a year since Semaj Goodwine left his aunt's home in South Carolina and never was seen or heard from again. Now officials say that the missing teen could be somewhere around Covington, Georgia.
It's been over a year since Semaj Goodwine left his aunt's home in South Carolina and never was seen or heard from again. Now officials say that the missing teen could be somewhere around Covington, Georgia.
Man shot at Newton County apartment, suspect arrested
The Newton County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was injured following a shooting at an apartment complex.
The Newton County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was injured following a shooting at an apartment complex.
Covington police offices tout benefits of bike patrol
For some people, police cars with dark tinted windows and blue lights can be intimidating even if they haven't done anything wrong, sometimes the approach can just be unnerving.
For some people, police cars with dark tinted windows and blue lights can be intimidating even if they haven't done anything wrong, sometimes the approach can just be unnerving.
Truck fire closes multiple lanes on I-20 in Newton County
Several lanes along a major interstate in Newton County were shut down Thursday afternoon due to a vehicle fire.
Several lanes along a major interstate in Newton County were shut down Thursday afternoon due to a vehicle fire.
Newton County deputies locate pair of missing teens
The two teens, one from Butts County, the other from Newton County, who had been missing since Christmas Eve have been located, the Newton County Sheriff's Office announced Saturday.
The two teens, one from Butts County, the other from Newton County, who had been missing since Christmas Eve have been located, the Newton County Sheriff's Office announced Saturday.
Missing teens from Butts, Newton counties believed to together
Fifteen-year-old Alasia Vaughn and 16-year-old John Sharpe were last seen on Christmas Eve near a Butts County Dollar General, Alasia's mother says.
Fifteen-year-old Alasia Vaughn and 16-year-old John Sharpe were last seen on Christmas Eve near a Butts County Dollar General, Alasia's mother says.
Officials warn of storm cleanup scams and how to avoid them
Authorities in Carroll and Newton counties want residents to be aware of bad-weather scams as people start to rebuild homes damaged from Friday's EF-1 tornado.
Authorities in Carroll and Newton counties want residents to be aware of bad-weather scams as people start to rebuild homes damaged from Friday's EF-1 tornado.
'I was screaming': Georgia woman trapped in car swept up by tornado
The Newton County woman and her brother were trapped in their car as a tornado lifted them up and smashed them into the ground multiple times.
The Newton County woman and her brother were trapped in their car as a tornado lifted them up and smashed them into the ground multiple times.
EF-1 tornadoes hit Newton, Carroll counties on New Year's Eve, NWS says
The National Weather Service said EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Carrol County and Newton County on Friday.
The National Weather Service said EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Carrol County and Newton County on Friday.
Isolated tornadoes leave behind damage across north Georgia on NYE
Isolated storms moved across north Georgia prompting a series of Tornado Warnings during the early evening hours of New Year’s Eve.
Isolated storms moved across north Georgia prompting a series of Tornado Warnings during the early evening hours of New Year’s Eve.
Covington family loses everything in fire just before Christmas
Around the time when most people look forward to a fresh start, Carolyn Garmon and her family are forced to start from scratch
Around the time when most people look forward to a fresh start, Carolyn Garmon and her family are forced to start from scratch
Newton County celebrates bicentennial with festival, fireworks
Newton County celebrated its bicentennial with a full day of events capped off with fireworks over the historic Covington Square.
Newton County celebrated its bicentennial with a full day of events capped off with fireworks over the historic Covington Square.
14-year-old charged with making terroristic threats against Eastside High
The Newton County Sheriff's Office says a 14-year-old student made terroristic threats against students and staff at Eastside High School.
The Newton County Sheriff's Office says a 14-year-old student made terroristic threats against students and staff at Eastside High School.
Sheriff: 17-year-old Covington girl disappears after traveling to Decatur for party
Kaiya Edwards left her home in Covington over the weekend to go to a party in the Decatur area. The teenager never returned home.
Kaiya Edwards left her home in Covington over the weekend to go to a party in the Decatur area. The teenager never returned home.
Two arrested walking on Newton High School campus, had BB gun, officials say
Damontay Marchico Hampton and Jamel Rayshan Weaver were both charged with criminal trespass and giving a false name to a law enforcement officer. Hampton was also charged with carrying a weapon on the school campus.
Damontay Marchico Hampton and Jamel Rayshan Weaver were both charged with criminal trespass and giving a false name to a law enforcement officer. Hampton was also charged with carrying a weapon on the school campus.
'Armed and dangerous' man wanted for murder of Sandy Springs Uber driver
Mark Antonio White, 20, of Covington, has outstanding warrants for felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Mark Antonio White, 20, of Covington, has outstanding warrants for felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Tractor-trailer wreck closed lanes in both directions on I-20 in Covington
Officials said at about 11:15 a.m. a tractor-trailer struck multiple vehicles on I-20 eastbound in Covington.
Officials said at about 11:15 a.m. a tractor-trailer struck multiple vehicles on I-20 eastbound in Covington.
Deputies search for missing 32-year-old Newton County woman
Cassondra Abdi was last seen at her home along Kirkland Road in Covington on Oct. 22, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators said she may have taken a Lyft to an unknown location in the Conyers area.
Cassondra Abdi was last seen at her home along Kirkland Road in Covington on Oct. 22, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators said she may have taken a Lyft to an unknown location in the Conyers area.