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.
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.
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.
Mother of murdered Fulton County deputy asks for help after loss of 2 children
Almost a week after a shooting that took the life of a Fulton County deputy and her brother, their mother is getting ready to bury them.
Almost a week after a shooting that took the life of a Fulton County deputy and her brother, their mother is getting ready to bury them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One dead, two injured after bridge under construction in Newton County collapses
Construction workers dismantling a bridge in Newton County had to be rescued after the bridge collapsed.
Construction workers dismantling a bridge in Newton County had to be rescued after the bridge collapsed.
‘Our justice system has failed us’: Man removed from sex offender registry faces new molestation charges
His removal from the sex offender registry meant he could travel freely with his wife, who the GBI alleges failed to stop the serial molestations.
His removal from the sex offender registry meant he could travel freely with his wife, who the GBI alleges failed to stop the serial molestations.
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.