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.
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.
A Newton County deputy and a Covington officer helped a homeless couple and their two dogs find shelter during a rainstorm.
15-year-old Newton County hit-and-run victim identified; arrest made
A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover funeral costs for 15-year-old Dominic Flowers, who was killed in a hit-and-run on June 2 in Newton County.
A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover funeral costs for 15-year-old Dominic Flowers, who was killed in a hit-and-run on June 2 in Newton County.
Texas sheriff won't be charged after leaving gun in Covington Wendy's bathroom
After the Texas sheriff his gun unattended inside the Covington Wendy's bathroom, a 15-year-old found it and accidentally fired a shot.
After the Texas sheriff his gun unattended inside the Covington Wendy's bathroom, a 15-year-old found it and accidentally fired a shot.
14-year-old arrested in Newton for online threats against Alcovy High
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for making online threats against students and staff at Alcovy High School, according to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for making online threats against students and staff at Alcovy High School, according to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.
15-year-old Covington teen killed by hit-and-run driver Monday night
A 15-year-old boy from Covington was killed in a hit-and-run on Highway 36 in Newton County late Monday night.
A 15-year-old boy from Covington was killed in a hit-and-run on Highway 36 in Newton County late Monday night.
Deputies searching for runaway Newton County 14-year-old
Hassi Johnson was last seen going to bed at his home in Covington early Saturday morning.
Hassi Johnson was last seen going to bed at his home in Covington early Saturday morning.
Two Atlanta residents arrested for birthday party shooting at Covington park
Levester Taylor and Dy’men Henderson were arrested for a shooting at Academy Springs Park in Covington after an argument at a private event.
Levester Taylor and Dy’men Henderson were arrested for a shooting at Academy Springs Park in Covington after an argument at a private event.
Gunfire erupts during birthday party Sunday at Covington park
A domestic dispute during a birthday party at Academy Springs Park led to gunfire on May 25.
A domestic dispute during a birthday party at Academy Springs Park led to gunfire on May 25.
Teens arrested in connection with deadly Monroe shooting
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this month.
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this month.
High-speed chase across Georgia ends in arrest of SC kidnapping suspect
A South Carolina man, Charles Davis, was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a woman and leading police on a high-speed chase through multiple Georgia counties.
A South Carolina man, Charles Davis, was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a woman and leading police on a high-speed chase through multiple Georgia counties.
Urgent search for missing 24-year-old pregnant woman; Mattie's Call issued
Amanda Tallent, a 24-year-old pregnant woman with schizophrenia, is missing and a Mattie's Call has been issued.
Amanda Tallent, a 24-year-old pregnant woman with schizophrenia, is missing and a Mattie's Call has been issued.
Covington teen sought in stepfather's murder as mother urges surrender
Authorities say the 16-year-old is "armed and dangerous" and has been on the run since killing his stepfather at his home in Covington.
Authorities say the 16-year-old is "armed and dangerous" and has been on the run since killing his stepfather at his home in Covington.
Two armed suspects captured after two-month manhunt in Newton County
Two armed and dangerous men are behind bars following an assault on March 4.
Two armed and dangerous men are behind bars following an assault on March 4.
Georgia high school teacher arrested for school shooting threats
A Warren County High School teacher has been arrested and charged with making violent threats against staff and students, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
A Warren County High School teacher has been arrested and charged with making violent threats against staff and students, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Gun pulled out during fight at Newton County Walmart, police say
A tense argument at a Covington Walmart got a lot scarier after deputies say a man pulled out a gun on Sunday morning.
A tense argument at a Covington Walmart got a lot scarier after deputies say a man pulled out a gun on Sunday morning.
Fake DoorDasher caught on camera trying to break into Covington apartment, police say
Police say a simple doorbell ring could have turned much worse for a woman who lived at a Covington apartment complex.
Police say a simple doorbell ring could have turned much worse for a woman who lived at a Covington apartment complex.
Who opened fire on a Newton County home early Saturday morning?
Deputies are investigating after a home in the Country Woods neighborhood of Newton County was struck by gunfire Saturday morning.
Deputies are investigating after a home in the Country Woods neighborhood of Newton County was struck by gunfire Saturday morning.
Families of Walmart shooting victims demand answers: 'We need justice
The families of two Newton County Walmart employees are speaking out after a deadly shooting last week.
The families of two Newton County Walmart employees are speaking out after a deadly shooting last week.
Walmart employee dies after killing 2, injuring 1 in shootings at Newton County store, home
Deputies say a Walmart employee killed two of his coworkers and left another critically injured at two different scenes during a night of violence in Newton County.
Deputies say a Walmart employee killed two of his coworkers and left another critically injured at two different scenes during a night of violence in Newton County.