Covington 15-year-old boy reported missing by police
If you have seen 15-year-old Jeremy Mitchell, please call the police immediately.
If you have seen 15-year-old Jeremy Mitchell, please call the police immediately.
Newton County wasted millions on failed lake. DA to decide whether it was a crime
Four years after Newton County killed its plans for a new source of drinking water, the newly elected district attorney said he will review evidence to see whether there’s evidence of crime.
Four years after Newton County killed its plans for a new source of drinking water, the newly elected district attorney said he will review evidence to see whether there’s evidence of crime.
Rescue horse evades death and transforms into national competitor
His relentless determination, paired with expert training, have translated into national rankings in the equestrian triathlon, formally known as, eventing.
His relentless determination, paired with expert training, have translated into national rankings in the equestrian triathlon, formally known as, eventing.
With wipe and mask demand high, fiber maker sets $48M growth
A unit of a Thai chemical company will spend $48 million to expand production in Georgia, citing strong demand because of the coronavirus pandemic for synthetic fibers used in face masks and wipes.
A unit of a Thai chemical company will spend $48 million to expand production in Georgia, citing strong demand because of the coronavirus pandemic for synthetic fibers used in face masks and wipes.
Cousins Middle School temporarily suspends in-person learning due to COVID-19
Cousins Middle School in Covington will temporarily suspend in-person instruction as a precaution related to COVID-19.
Cousins Middle School in Covington will temporarily suspend in-person instruction as a precaution related to COVID-19.
17-year-old arrested for murder of Newton County teen
A 17-year-old has been arrested for the murder of another teen last month in Newton County.
A 17-year-old has been arrested for the murder of another teen last month in Newton County.
Police: Man licked person's foot at Georgia Dollar General
The Covington Police Department arrested a man accused of licking a person's foot in a Dollar General.
The Covington Police Department arrested a man accused of licking a person's foot in a Dollar General.
NWS confirmed 2 tornadoes in Georgia, continues surveying Saturday's storm damage
Cleanup continued on Sunday after rain bands associated with the remnants of Hurricane Delta passed through Georgia just a day earlier.
Cleanup continued on Sunday after rain bands associated with the remnants of Hurricane Delta passed through Georgia just a day earlier.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A deadly car crash during a police pursuit in Newton County left three people dead, authorities confirmed.
Technical outage causes issues on first day of classes for Newton County students
The school system posted on Facebook that it was experiencing issues after AT&T had a circuit go out around 3 a.m. Tuesday.
The school system posted on Facebook that it was experiencing issues after AT&T had a circuit go out around 3 a.m. Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two groups of protesters gathered outside of the Newton County Board of Education building before Tuesday evening’s scheduled meeting.