Covington apartment complex evacuated after retention pond floods
A retention pond flooded on Sunday due to heavy rain, causing several apartments to be evacuated the Housing Authority of the City of Covington.
High-speed chase arrest: Newton County man charged in hit-and-run crash
Marquis Dukes is accused of leading deputies on a high-speed chase after causing a hit-and-run crash on Cook Road.
Newton County good Samaritan, deputies rescue man from burning house
The Newton County Sherriff's Office is recognizing two deputies and a bystander who saved a man from a burning house on July 24 in Covington.
Funeral plans announced for Covington double homicide victims
Funeral arrangements for Kowanda Richardson Glenn and her son Mikhail Glenn include visitation on Aug. 1 and a Celebration of Life service on Aug. 2.
Teen dies in Covington police chase after allegedly running from checkpoint
A teen is dead after he ran from a police checkpoint and crashed his car. A passenger in the car was also injured.
Newton County students receive free laptops, school supplies
AT&T and Compudopt distributed 100 free laptops and backpacks filled with school supplies to Newton County students.
Heroic deputy saves the day for expectant mother stranded on Georgia highway
Deputy Matt Roberts assists an expectant mother with a flat tire on Interstate 20 during a hot Georgia afternoon.
Missing woman may be a victim of sexual exploitation, deputies say
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old girl.
Lithonia man convicted of rape, child molestation in Newton County
Solomon Denham was convicted of multiple sex crimes, including rape and child molestation, involving two children under the ages of 14 and 10.
Man convicted of 2023 shooting outside Covington Walmart
A Newton County jury has convicted David Ruffin, Jr. in connection with a 2023 shooting outside a Covington Walmart that left one employee injured.
Man arrested for killing wife, son in Covington home Thursday
A Newton County man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing his wife and son inside their Covington home shortly after midnight Thursday
16-year-old arrested for May murder of Covington stepfather; family reacts
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 16-year-old Jayden Daniel, the teen accused of fatally shooting his stepfather, David Gay, in May.
North Carolina man arrested for car break-ins at Georgia churches
Deshawn Johnson was arrested in Raleigh, North Carolina, for car break-ins at two churches in Covington, and faces multiple charges.
Covington's streets transform for filming: Traffic control and road closures announced
Covington, known as the "Hollywood of the South," will experience intermittent traffic control and road closures due to filming on July 9.
Man airlifted after shooting at Covington apartment complex
A 28-year-old man was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital after being shot at a Covington apartment complex.
2 women hurt while shopping in 'accidental' Covington shooting
A woman's gun went off after it fell out of her purse and hit the floor.
Woman found dead in Newton County identified, 2 suspects arrested
The Newton County Sheriff's Office has provided a major update about the woman who was found dead in a rural area of Newton County on Wednesday.
Family asks Covington teen sought in stepfather's murder to surrender
Newton County deputies say 16-year-old Jayden Daniel shot and killed his stepfather, David Gay, at their Covington home before fleeing the scene.
Newton County launches state's first free naloxone vending machine to combat opioid overdoses
Newton County has introduced the state's first vending machine dispensing free naloxone (Narcan) to combat opioid overdoses, accessible 24/7 at the detention center.
Deputy, police officer help homeless couple, dogs in Newton County
A Newton County deputy and a Covington officer helped a homeless couple and their two dogs find shelter during a rainstorm.