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.

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.

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.

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.

Veteran searching for missing cane taken from Georgia gas station

The military veteran left her personalized, hand-carved cane after pumping gas at the Georgia Chevron. By the time she realized it was missing, someone had already grabbed it.

Authorities arrest suspect in Newton County drive-by shooting

The Newton County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday deputies arrested a suspect in a drive-by shooting on March 22. 

Teenage business owners providing workshops to help other kids become entrepreneurs

After successfully launching Kings and Gents accessories in 2018, brothers Christopher and Jabez Jenkins are now hosting virtual workshops to teach other young men the steps to successfully start their own business venture.

Covington girl recovers from shooting as police search for gunman

Covington resident Ferdinand Weaver is still shaken up over the shooting on Oakwood Circle that left a 14-year-old girl injured the night of February 27.

Authorities located missing Newton County man

The Newton County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 29-year-old man. Authorities said he's diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Sheriff's office releases new details in Newton County drive-by shooting investigation

Newton County Sheriff's detectives are working to determine who targeted a Covington family and why. Investigators have released new images of a vehicle they're looking for in connection with a drive-by shooting, in an effort to generate leads in the case.

Company's initiative supports Georgia businesses, dedicated employees

One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.

$3,000 reward for safe return of urn of young son's ashes stolen from Covington hotel

Three days after the family who had their moving van that had the ashes of their young son stolen from the parking lot of a Covington hotel, a $3,000 reward has been posted for the urn's safe return.

Family's moving van found, but urn with son's ashes remains missing

The family who had their moving van stolen from the parking lot of a Covington hotel in which they were staying said police have recovered the van, but not several very precious personal possessions.

Family's possessions, including baby's ashes, stolen

A family had packed up all their belongings for a move to a new home. They stopped at the LaQuinta in Covington off Interstate 20 for the night. While they were asleep, thieves stole their U-Haul.

Newton County cold case of murder of Atlanta airport worker now 3 years old

A young woman disappeared after leaving work at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport in March of 2018. It's been exactly 3 years, and investigators need help finding out what happened.