12-year-old Newton County student facing felony for toy gun at school, deputies say
A Newton County preteen is facing a felony charge after deputies say he brought a toy gun to his middle school.
13-year-old Newton County student arrested for making threats
A 13-year-old student at Liberty Middle School was arrested Oct. 24 for making threats, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office.
2 men arrested after shootout at Covington Walmart, police say
Two employees at a Covington Walmart are facing charges after deputies say a fight between the two at the store turned into a shootout.
Newton County student arrested for bringing knife to school
A 14-year-old boy from Alcovy High School was arrested Monday for bringing knife onto campus.
12-year-old girl arrested in Newton County for making online threats
A 12-year-old student from Clements Middle School has been arrested for making online threats, according to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.
Newton High School placed under lockdown over possible weapon on campus, sheriff says
Newton High School was reportedly placed on lockdown on Wednesday after a student reported seeing another student with a gun.
Heartbroken Newton County mother seeks justice in 25-year-old's murder
Carmen Velez is asking the public for help in finding the person responsible for her son's murder.
Middle school student in Newton County accused of threatening classmate
An 11-year-old Newton County boy has been arrested on charges of terroristic threats and acts.
Covington traffic stop leads to drug bust
A Covington man was arrested on multiple drug-related charges following a traffic stop .
Newton High School student charged after bringing toy gun to school, deputies say
A Newton High School student is facing charges after police say he brought a toy pistol to campus.
Teen arrested for bringing gun onto Covington school bus, deputies say
A 13-year-old boy was arrested on Monday after showing a gun to other students on a school bus in Newton County.
Newton County 12-year-old arrested for threatening Florida school
Another metro Atlanta student is facing charges over threats made against a school.
'Vampire Diaries' fans can now stay in Caroline Forbes' home
Fans of The Vampire Diaries can now experience the fictional town of Mystic Falls in real life. The home of Caroline Forbes, a beloved character from the series, is officially available for booking on Airbnb.
Students charged with felonies for threats made after Georgia school shooting, police say
In one case, a Newton County 15-year-old is facing 11 felonies for nearly a dozen threats toward schools on social media.
Off-duty Rockdale County officer shoots gunman at apartment complex, officials say
A suspect allegedly firing his weapon at a Conyers apartment complex was shot by an off-duty officer and killed Saturday afternoon.
Georgia schools face threats, student arrests after Apalachee shooting
At least 11 students across Georgia have been arrested for making threats on social media toward schools or bringing weapons to class in the days after the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.
Body of WWII soldier from Covington identified, will be returned home
The body of U.S. Army Air Force Sergeant Henry Allen Jr., a World War II soldier from Covington, Georgia, has been identified decades after his death.
Trio arrested in murder of 18-year-old girl at Newton County gas station
Three people were arrested last week in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old in Newton County last month.
Wanted man shot by Newton County deputies in Covington: GBI
A wanted man was reportedly shot by Newton County Sheriff's deputies during a house call in Covington. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now taking over the case.
Deadly drive-by shooting at Newton County vape shop: 1 dead, 1 arrested
An arrest has been made in a deadly drive-by shooting at a Newton County vape shop on Monday afternoon.