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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An arrest has been made in a deadly drive-by shooting at a Newton County vape shop on Monday afternoon.
Kemp suspends Newton County Commission chair after federal indictment
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended the Newton County Board of Commissioners chairman after he was indicted on federal charges of money laundering and wire fraud.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended the Newton County Board of Commissioners chairman after he was indicted on federal charges of money laundering and wire fraud.
68-year-old man dies after shooting at Porterdale Bar and Grill, deputies say
Officials have identified the man shot at Porterdale Bar and Grill on Saturday as 68-year-old Kyle Fowler of Covington.
Officials have identified the man shot at Porterdale Bar and Grill on Saturday as 68-year-old Kyle Fowler of Covington.
Covington serial child sexual predator to serve life in prison after guilty plea
Ronnie Maxwell's latest sentence stems from a 2021 case involving two children, ages 6 and 3.
Ronnie Maxwell's latest sentence stems from a 2021 case involving two children, ages 6 and 3.
Newton County hosting All-Star weekend for baseball league for children with disabilities
This fall, more than 100 special athletes will make their way to Newton County for the 2024 Miracle League All-Stars weekend.
This fall, more than 100 special athletes will make their way to Newton County for the 2024 Miracle League All-Stars weekend.
Family, friends honor Covington fisher killed by father, police say
Troy Eaton, a Covington man who police say was shot to death by his 85-year-old father last week, was remembered Thursday night by friends and family.
Troy Eaton, a Covington man who police say was shot to death by his 85-year-old father last week, was remembered Thursday night by friends and family.
Father arrested for murder of son, beloved Covington fisher Troy Eaton
Covington police are investigating a deadly shooting at a popular fishing spot on Friday evening involving a father and son.
Covington police are investigating a deadly shooting at a popular fishing spot on Friday evening involving a father and son.
2nd person arrested for 2023 murder of 20-year-old Covington man
On June 27, Julius Dennis, 21, of Conyers, was arrested as the second suspect in the murder of 20-year-old Braxton Singleton of Covington.
On June 27, Julius Dennis, 21, of Conyers, was arrested as the second suspect in the murder of 20-year-old Braxton Singleton of Covington.
Land sale scandal: Newton County chair, commissioner-elect face federal charges
The Newton County Commission chair and a commissioner-elect, who just won her runoff last week, have been indicted on federal charges of money laundering and wire fraud
The Newton County Commission chair and a commissioner-elect, who just won her runoff last week, have been indicted on federal charges of money laundering and wire fraud
Newton County detention officer accused of improper sexual relationship with jail inmate
A Newton County detention officer has been charged with having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate.
A Newton County detention officer has been charged with having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate.
UPDATE: Family of wandering child in Newton County found
Shortly after noon, Newton County Sheriff's Office informed FOX 5 Atlanta that the child's family had been located. No other information was provided.
Shortly after noon, Newton County Sheriff's Office informed FOX 5 Atlanta that the child's family had been located. No other information was provided.
Black workers sue General Mills over alleged racial discrimination at Georgia plant
The lawsuit claims a group called the "Good Ole Boys" created a racially hostile work environment for Black employees at the cereal plant for decades.
The lawsuit claims a group called the "Good Ole Boys" created a racially hostile work environment for Black employees at the cereal plant for decades.
FOUND: Kidnapped 7-year-old Newton County boy located, mom in custody
Keshawn Royal James was believed to be in the company of 24-year-old Mya Mechelle Favors, who is his biological mother.
Keshawn Royal James was believed to be in the company of 24-year-old Mya Mechelle Favors, who is his biological mother.
6 students hospitalized after school bus crash in Newton County
Six students and a driver were rushed to the hospital after a crash right in front of a Newton County elementary school.
Six students and a driver were rushed to the hospital after a crash right in front of a Newton County elementary school.
Remains of woman who disappeared in 2018 found in Newton County
The Newton County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the skeletal human remains found in a wooded area on Hollingsworth Road on March 20 belong to a woman named Stacey Faye Nease.
The Newton County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the skeletal human remains found in a wooded area on Hollingsworth Road on March 20 belong to a woman named Stacey Faye Nease.