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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kendrick Hurst: Second person arrested for helping escaped inmate
A second person found themselves behind bars for aiding the escape of Newton County inmate Kendrick Hurst.
Kendrick Hurst: Manhunt for escaped Newton County inmate ends with his arrest
The manhunt for Kendrick Hurst, the Newton County inmate who had been on the run for nearly a week after escaping from a local hospital, is over.
Manhunt for escaped inmate Kendrick Hurst: Deputies respond to K-9 encounter
The manhunt for Kendrick Hurst, the inmate who escaped from a Newton County hospital on Saturday afternoon, entered its fourth day on Wednesday.
Manhunt for escaped inmate Kendrick Hurst intensifies; man arrested for aiding escape
The manhunt for Kendrick Hurst, the inmate who escaped from a Newton County hospital on Saturday afternoon, continued on Tuesday as law enforcement officials issued a warning to those who might be helping him.
Inmate escapes from Newton County hospital; confirmed sighting
The search is on across Georgia agencies for an inmate who escaped from a Newton County hospital Saturday afternoon.
Covington Highway shooting suspect shows up to same hospital as victim
While treating the victim of a shooting on Covington Highway, police said the suspected shooter walked into the hospital.