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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
While treating the victim of a shooting on Covington Highway, police said the suspected shooter walked into the hospital.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.