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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Missing 15-year-old Covington girl last seen in Blue Ridge, deputies say
It's been more than a day since 15-year-old Addison Poynter ran away from her home in the middle of the night. Deputies say she was last seen in Downtown Blue Ridge.
It's been more than a day since 15-year-old Addison Poynter ran away from her home in the middle of the night. Deputies say she was last seen in Downtown Blue Ridge.
Mother sentenced in Newton County to 30 years for extreme abuse of children
According to the Newton County District Attorney's Office, Nora Rodgers pleaded guilty to nine counts of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree on Oct. 9.
According to the Newton County District Attorney's Office, Nora Rodgers pleaded guilty to nine counts of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree on Oct. 9.
Man sentenced to prison for shooting up duplex in Newton County gang 'beef'
Abram Narshuan Brown pleaded guilty on Monday.
Abram Narshuan Brown pleaded guilty on Monday.
'A special day': Covington mother of 2 celebrates last dose of chemotherapy
Diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at 30, Devin Brodie has a long road ahead of her. But, recently, the Covington, Georgia, mother of two paused to celebrate a milestone in her treatment: her 20th and final dose of chemotherapy.
Diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at 30, Devin Brodie has a long road ahead of her. But, recently, the Covington, Georgia, mother of two paused to celebrate a milestone in her treatment: her 20th and final dose of chemotherapy.
Man arrested in Decatur for Oct. 30 death of woman in Social Circle
A man has been arrested for the murder of Natasha Billings on Oct. 30, according to Newton County Sheriff's Office.
A man has been arrested for the murder of Natasha Billings on Oct. 30, according to Newton County Sheriff's Office.
IRS selling luxury 6,000-square-foot home in Covington at auction
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a public sale of a 6,000-square-foot luxury home along with its household contents in Covington on Nov. 29.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a public sale of a 6,000-square-foot luxury home along with its household contents in Covington on Nov. 29.
Man sentenced to life without parole in Newton County for molesting young girls for more than a decade
Derrick Alan Crooms, 47, has entered a guilty plea to charges of sexual crimes against three minors just two weeks before his trial, according to Newton County District Attorney's Office.
Derrick Alan Crooms, 47, has entered a guilty plea to charges of sexual crimes against three minors just two weeks before his trial, according to Newton County District Attorney's Office.