GBI: Covington police officer shoots man during domestic violence investigation

A Covington police officer shot and killed a suspect of domestic violence after he struggled and grabbed another officer's Taser during his arrest, the GBI says.

Man arrested for shooting death of Fulton County deputy, brother

Jaquavia Jackson was arrested on Friday and charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of murder, and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Fulton County deputy killed in alleged domestic incident, sheriff says

Deputy Shakeema Brown Jackson was known for her bubbly disposition and eagerness to learn. She was killed Wednesday night in an alleged domestic incident just a month after she had become a deputy sheriff.

Family identifies construction worker killed in Newton County bridge collapse

The family of Demario Battle said he died when a bridge in Newton County gave way and sent workers into the Yellow River. The bridge was being refurbished when it collapsed, officials said.

Toddler found safe, teen being charged in kidnapping case

Police said Clayton County deputies have located a missing toddler who is the subject of a kidnapping case. Police said the case stems from an illegal custody agreement.

Family wants answers after 12-year-old killed in car being chased by GSP troopers

A Douglasville family is planning a funeral for a 12-year-old because he died in a crash after troopers performed a PIT maneuver that they said was necessary to stop the car he was riding in from speeding.

Newton County School System superintendent announces temporary mask mandate

Newton County School System's superintendent announced the district enacted a temporary mask mandate on Friday, citing an increase in COVID-19 cases. 

Teen killed in Athens car wreck, police say

An Athens teen died late Monday night in a car wreck, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said. 

Officers rescue suspected car thief from burning car after police chase

Covington police said multiple officers suffered minor burns after trying to rescue a suspected car thief from a burning car. Police said they spotted Billy Campbell driving a stolen vehicle on June 28th.

GBI identifies man killed in Covington SWAT standoff

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified a man killed in a standoff with deputies at a home in Covington.

Suspect killed, deputy wounded after standoff in Covington

Officials said a wanted man is dead and a Newton County Sheriff's Office deputy is recovering after being shot in Covington.

Two teens shot at Newton County park, deputies say

Two teens, ages 16 and 17, were shot at a popular Newton County park on Friday evening. Details are still emerging.

Georgia high court upholds man’s death sentence

Rodney Young, 53, was convicted of murder and sentenced to die in the 2008 slaying of his ex-fiancée’s adult son, Gary Jones in Covington.

Governor Kemp accepts Newton County Coroner's resignation despite her change of heart during I-Team interview

Newton County Coroner submits resignation effective this Friday. Changes her mind during an I-Team interview on Wednesday. Governor Kemp accepts resignation and former Coroner Tommy Davis will be back in office Friday the 27th.