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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.