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.
Newton County dissolves dive team supplied by a firefighter’s scuba store
An internal report details why Newton County decided to fire Fire Chief Mike Conner and Inspector Glenn Mikos, following a FOX 5 I-Team investigation that found Mikos' scuba store had been supplying the department's dive team for years. The report also reveals the fate of the dive team.
An internal report details why Newton County decided to fire Fire Chief Mike Conner and Inspector Glenn Mikos, following a FOX 5 I-Team investigation that found Mikos' scuba store had been supplying the department's dive team for years. The report also reveals the fate of the dive team.
Newton County axes fire chief and an investigator following FOX 5 I-Team investigation
Newton County has parted ways with its fire chief and a fire inspector, three weeks after the FOX 5 I-Team uncovered an apparent conflict of interest between the fire department a local scuba shop.
Newton County has parted ways with its fire chief and a fire inspector, three weeks after the FOX 5 I-Team uncovered an apparent conflict of interest between the fire department a local scuba shop.
Rivian factory approved: How Georgia could soon lead the nation in electric vehicle manufactoring
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has officially closed the deal on a nearly 1,800-acre site located about 40 miles east of Atlanta.
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has officially closed the deal on a nearly 1,800-acre site located about 40 miles east of Atlanta.
'Goodbye': Missing Covington teen leaves family a note
A teen who left her Covington home Wednesday reportedly left her family a note with her intentions. Now, officials need help finding her.
A teen who left her Covington home Wednesday reportedly left her family a note with her intentions. Now, officials need help finding her.
Newton County municipal election results 2023
Here are the results of the municipal elections in Newton County.
Here are the results of the municipal elections in Newton County.
18-year-old Newton County teenager arrested in Oklahoma for sexual exploitation of children
An 18-year-old named Marquavius Curtis from Newton County found himself in the custody of the United States Army Criminal Investigative Division at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, on Nov. 3.
An 18-year-old named Marquavius Curtis from Newton County found himself in the custody of the United States Army Criminal Investigative Division at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, on Nov. 3.
Man wanted for murder of Social Circle woman found dead in her home Oct. 30
A woman who was killed in her Newton County home has been identified as 37-year-old Natasha Billings of Social Circle.
A woman who was killed in her Newton County home has been identified as 37-year-old Natasha Billings of Social Circle.