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.
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.
Multiple law enforcement agencies arrest suspect for a Gwinnett County murder
The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Anthony Duane Anderson, who is wanted for a deadly Sept. 2 shooting.
The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Anthony Duane Anderson, who is wanted for a deadly Sept. 2 shooting.
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.
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.
Art teacher suspended after students say she used n-word during class
An art teacher in Alcovy High School is now off the job after students say she used the n-word in the classroom.
An art teacher in Alcovy High School is now off the job after students say she used the n-word in the classroom.
Sheriff: Newton County teen goes missing after leaving for work
Taylor Stevens left for work Tuesday night from her home in Covington and hasn't been seen since.
Taylor Stevens left for work Tuesday night from her home in Covington and hasn't been seen since.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'I’m here to fight': Newton County coroner rescinds resignation in exclusive FOX 5 I-Team interview
Newton County Coroner Doretha Bailey-Butts, during an exclusive FOX 5 I-Team interview, said she had changed her mind and will be rescinding her resignation.
Newton County Coroner Doretha Bailey-Butts, during an exclusive FOX 5 I-Team interview, said she had changed her mind and will be rescinding her resignation.
Newton County coroner says she will resign Friday
Newton County Coroner Doretha Bailey-Butts said she will resign from her post as of Friday morning.
Newton County Coroner Doretha Bailey-Butts said she will resign from her post as of Friday morning.
Covington police offices saves choking toddler
A Covington police officer is being credited with saving the life of a 15-month-old boy who was choking.
A Covington police officer is being credited with saving the life of a 15-month-old boy who was choking.
Police arrest 'dangerous' man accused of crimes against children
Authorities said Ronnie Floyd Maxwell, wanted for alleged crimes against children, is behind bars after he was apprehended Saturday.
Authorities said Ronnie Floyd Maxwell, wanted for alleged crimes against children, is behind bars after he was apprehended Saturday.
Georgia middle school student saves choking friend's life
Christian Swope is just 12 years old, but the Georgia middle school student is already a true hero for saving his friend's life.
Christian Swope is just 12 years old, but the Georgia middle school student is already a true hero for saving his friend's life.
'Armed and dangerous' Newton County man wanted for 'multiple crimes against children, deputies say
Deputies say an "armed and dangerous" Newton County man is wanted for multiple crimes against children.
Deputies say an "armed and dangerous" Newton County man is wanted for multiple crimes against children.
Deputies searching for Covington man accused of shooting 70-year-old
Deputies in Newton County are searching for a 20-year-old accused of shooting a 70-year-old woman.
Deputies in Newton County are searching for a 20-year-old accused of shooting a 70-year-old woman.