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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.