Man ambushed in Newton County, 2 individuals sought

Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals involved in an aggravated assault that left a man with multiple gunshot wounds in Newton County.

Lawyer on Covington square faces Bar complaints, criminal indictment, angry ex-clients

Covington lawyer David Ozburn has been placed on interim suspension by the Georgia Supreme Court, as part of a disciplinary process with the State Bar of Georgia.

NWS confirms EF-1 tornado from Butts into Newton counties

The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down during deadly severe weather overnight Sunday morning.

2 people dead in Covington small plane crash

The two victims who died in a plane crash near the Covington Municipal Airport Saturday night have been identified.

Newton County manager arrested on DUI charge

The manager of Newton County is scheduled to go to court after he was charged with driving under the influence near a middle school over the weekend.

Woman arrested for aggravated assault after shooting in Newton County

Newton County deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred early on Jan. 27 at a residence on North Main Street in Mansfield.

How much snow in Atlanta?: Preliminary snowfall totals from North Georgia

The winter storm system that has been moving across a large portion of the United States finally made its way to North Georgia on Friday morning. Here are the preliminary snow totals.

Man with special needs disappears in Newton County

Have you seen Quo? The Newton County Sheriff's Office needs help finding a missing man with special needs who disappeared from the Covington area Saturday morning.

Missing: 16-year-old missing after leaving school on Thursday

Newton County authorities are intensifying their search for 16-year-old Nicole Valentine, who was reported missing after leaving Newton County High School yesterday afternoon.

Nephew behind bars after stabbing uncle in Newton County, deputies say

A 24-year-old man is spending time behind bars after allegedly stabbing his 37-year-old uncle during an altercation in Newton County.

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.

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.