UPDATE: Covington man who disappeared after leaving for work found dead
A Covington man is missing after leaving for work on April 9, according to Newton County Sheriff's Office.
Body found off Flat Shoals Road in Newton County identified as missing man
The Newton County Sheriff's Office and GBI's Medical Examiner's Office have identified the body found off of Flat Shoals Road as 20-year-old Dequandre Smith, who had been reported as missing by his family on March 2. His family has been notified.
2 airlifted after series of crashes during massive motorcycle ride on I-20 in Covington
A series of crashes involving a group of somewhere between 75 and 100 motorcyclists and an SUV caused I-20 to shutdown for over an hour in Covington.
Former employee of Social Circle City Schools arrested for child molestation
A woman who was reportedly employed by Social Circle City Schools was recently arrested for enticing a child for indecent purposes and child molestation.
Missing Newton County woman last seen near Six Flags on St. Patrick’s Day
Lakisha Biddings, who also goes by Lakisha Valentino, was reported missing by her husband and neighbor on Monday.
Newton County sheriff credits jail programs with stark drop in repeat offenders
Officials with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office said they’ve managed to cut down the number of repeat offenders returning to the jail by half.
Newton County man with dementia missing after leaving care home found
A 57-year-old Newton man with dementia walked away from a care home on March 7 and the Newton County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for him.
Man caught on video groping teen in Covington Walmart arrested, police say
A man who was captured on video groping a teenage girl at a local Walmart has been arrested, according to Covington police.
1 arrested, 1 wanted in connection to double shooting in Newton County
A 20-year-old Conyers man has been arrested for a double shooting on Feb. 25 in Newton County.
2 people arrested in Covington because of stolen vehicle, drugs, police say
Covington police arrested 2 people on Thursday in connection to a stolen vehicle and a large amount of drugs.
Newton County woman pleads guilty to stealing COVID relief funds
Newton County resident Christal Deshai Guthrie has pleaded guilty to violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) for her role in a scheme to steal funds meant for COVID relief from the Salvation Army.
MISSING: 28-year-old man from Newton County, known mental health issues
The Newton County Sheriff's Office says 28-year-old Brandon Wayne Herd from Newton County left his residence on West Macedonia Church Road in Macedonia, Oxford, on Feb. 3.
Dalanna Bailey: Covington mother found guilty of deadly double shooting while holding infant
A Newton County woman, Dalanna Bailey, has been found guilty of shooting two people while holding her infant, who was not even a year old at the time.
Missing Covington man deceased, according to officials
Have you seen this Covington man? His family has been worried ever since he went missing Saturday afternoon.
Missing Morgan Bauer: Suspect pleads guilty to Porterdale teen's murder
One suspect has pleaded guilty to the murder of Morgan Bauer, a 19-year-old from South Dakota who went missing in 2016 shortly after moving to Atlanta.
'Dangerous' suspect caught after Newton County shooting, deputies say
Thomas Ray Crowe is wanted on an aggravated assault charge, deputies say.
Rescues underway at mobile home park in Newton County
First responders are racing against time to rescue residents trapped in a mobile home park that has been inundated by floodwaters in Newton County.
Funeral plans announced for beloved U.S. Marine, Clayton County fireman, GSU graduate
Clayton County is mourning the loss of a beloved former firefighter.
Newton County missing man diagnosed with autism, schizophrenia
Have you seen Keith? The Newton County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing man diagnosed with autism and schizophrenia.
Judge dismisses zoning challenges to $5B Rivian EV plant in Georgia
A judge has dismissed legal challenges to the zoning of a 16 million-square-foot factory on an 1,800-acre megasite chosen by Chicago-based electric vehicle startup Rivian to build its new R2 vehicles