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.
Newton County mom found guilty but mentally ill in 2-year-old daughter's murder
The Newton County mother has been sentenced to prison for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter.
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.
Deputies: Suspect arrested in Newton County murder investigation
Deputies have charged a man with the murder of a Newton County woman.
Georgia girl with rare genetic disorder surprised with donated playground
The family called the tree service hoping to make some space for a tire swing, but what they got was so much more.
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.
Deputies: Suspect assaulted victim outside Covington wing restaurant
Georgia deputies are asking for help identifying a suspect connected to an assault outside of a Covington wings restaurant.
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.
Georgia officer shot in line of duty back at work 2 years after incident
Nearly two years after Covington Police Officer Matt Cooper was shot in the line of duty, he's back at work.
Police: Covington woman charged with murder after victim in double shooting dies
A Georgia woman was charged with murder Wednesday after one of the two people police said she shot last week at a Covington apartment complex died.
Covington Officer Matt Cooper back at work after recovering from shooting
Over a year and a half after he was shot in the line of duty, Covington Officer Matt Cooper is back at work.
Police believe women wanted for thefts are behind several others
Days after Town and County boutique clothing store re-opened for business in Madison, two women stole the owner's wallet from her office.
Covington woman helps stroke victim reconnect with his family
A woman in Covington was able to connect a lost and confused stroke victim with his family members.
#ThankYouHeroes: Mattel unveils new collection of toys honoring front line workers of COVID-19
All net proceeds will be donated to #FirstRespondersFirst, an initiative created to help provide essential supplies, equipment and resources for health care workers and their families.
Health officials: Newton County School system employee tests postive for COVID-19
A Newton County School System employee tested positive for the coronavirus, Gwinnett-Newton-Rockdale Department of Health officials said.