Dozens displaced after homeless shelter in Newton County damaged during storm

Dozens of people staying at Newton County’s only homeless shelter had to be relocated on Saturday evening after a severe storm tore through the area, collapsing a portion of the building’s wall.

Covington woman charged with concealing father's death, dumping body

A Covington woman is behind bars accused of concealing her father's death for months and lying to concerned friends and family members about his whereabouts. Police announced a break in the case one month after human remains  were discovered in a wooded area on Boy Scout Road in Newton County.

Police searching for suspects connected to air conditioning unit theft

Authorities are searching for the two men suspected of stealing an air conditioning unit from a Newton County home in August. 

Car crashes during police chase leaving three dead

A deadly car crash during a police pursuit in Newton County left three people dead, authorities confirmed. 

Former Newton County teacher arrested on child porn charges

A former Newton County teacher was arrested on child porn charges, the Newton County Sheriff's Office said Thursday. 

Crews recover body of teen who drowned in Alcovy River

Crews located and recovered the body of 14-year-old old DeJerein "DJ" Grier Thursday after he drowned in the Alcovy River.

Search crews recover body of teen missing in Alcovy River

Authorities have located the body of a Newton County teen after he and his mother's boyfriend both went under in the Alcovy River on Tuesday.

After more than 50 years in law enforcement, long-time investigator passes away

Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown said Investigator Jack Simpson, who served more than 50 years in the law enforcement profession, passed away on Aug. 5.

Covington pharmaceutical company working on COVID-19 treatment

Researchers in Covington and at other large pharmaceutical companies, that are typically competitors, are setting aside their differences to form an alliance against COVID-19 to come up with a coronavirus treatment.

Newton County teachers demand change in school district’s reopening plan

Two groups of protesters gathered outside of the Newton County Board of Education building before Tuesday evening’s scheduled meeting.

Georgia sheriff helps 10-year-old overcome 'fear of police'

The mother of a Georgia 10-year-old reached out to her local sheriff's office with a special request: could they help her child overcome her growing fear of the police?

Newton County sheriff joins in solidarity with protesters

The Newton County sheriff took part in a powerful show of solidarity during a Black Lives Matter demonstration over the weekend.

Trust Initiative to improve relations between police and the community

Protests are happening in cities across Georgia. That has led relationships between police and some communities to be torn apart. Some police departments in Georgia are taking a new approach to improve relations.