Georgia man wanted in 6 counties, Alabama arrested after chase with child in car
On Sept. 28, Newton County deputies successfully apprehended Wardell McClendon, a 33-year-old resident of Columbus. McClendon was wanted in connection with multiple cases spanning six Georgia counties and one Alabama county.
Newton County authorities issue stern warning about 'swatting' after hoax call Monday
In Newton County, a 911 call about a person shot at a home led authorities to swarm a neighborhood in Covington Monday afternoon. Officials with the sheriff’s office said that call turned out to be a case of “swatting" and investigators are now looking for the man who made that phony phone call.
Man killed in Covington shooting on Kirkland Road
A man has died after an early Thursday morning shooting in Covington.
Neighbors react to shooting death of 23-year-old at Kirkland Road home in Covington
A 23-year-old man is dead in Newtown County after a shooting earlier today.
Covington Police Officer Matt Cooper retires more than 3 years after returning to duty
The Georgia police officer who was shot in the head in the line of duty in 2018 is retiring.
Woman claims police held her to get husband to surrender
A Covington woman says officers detained her and held her at the police station in order for her husband to surrender to authorities.
Resiliency fund seeking donations to help Covington businesses after destructive fire
In the wake of a destructive fire in downtown Covington last month, the local community is uniting to support affected businesses.
FOUND: Missing 79-year-old woman in Covington
The Newton County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 79-year-old woman who is missing in Covington.
Covington historian credits century-old building's structure with slowing massive fire spread
Fire crews from multiple agencies were called on Friday night to help put out a massive fire in Covington that destroyed several businesses.
Fire rips through historic building in downtown Covington Friday night
A fire broke out Friday night in a historic building in downtown Covington.
Search underway in Newton County for man missing since May
A search is currently being conducted in Newton County, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office.
Morgan Bauer: GBI back at Porterdale home after couple’s arrest in 19-year-old’s disappearance
On Monday, Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) agents were back at the property in Porterdale where they said they found “items of evidentiary" last week in connection with the disappearance of 19-year-old Morgan Bauer.
2 arrests made in connection to 19-year-old Morgan Bauer's 7-year disappearance
Two arrests have just been made in connection to the disappearance of 19-year-old Morgan Bauer. The Porterdale Police Department announced the update in the seven-year-long search for the young woman who went missing in 2016.
7 small Georgia towns make most picturesque small towns in the nation list
A list of the 120 most picturesque small towns in America has been released and a town in Georgia is No. 5 on the list!
Gun found on elementary school student in Newton County
That weapon was seized by authorities and law enforcement was notified immediately.
Morgan Bauer’s mom speaks out after major development after 7-year search
The mother of 19-year-old Morgan Bauer said she refuses to give up until she gets the answers she’s been waiting for since 2016.
7 years later: Search resumes for woman who mysteriously disappeared after moving to Georgia
Local law enforcement and the FBI searched a property on South Broad Street in Porterdale in Newton County on Thursday in connection to the 2016 disappearance of Morgan Bauer, who was 19 at the time.
Newton County Sheriff's Office deputy accused of rape, fired from job
A Covington man is being accused of raping a woman while he was employed as a Newton County Sheriff's Office deputy.
Woman arrested in murder of missing partially-paralyzed Newton County man
Danetta Ann Knoblauch of Wichita, Kansas was charged with murder, aggravated assault, and arson on July 4 in the death of Melvin Cooksey.
3 critically injured in crash during stolen car chase through Newton County
A chase through Newton County involving a stolen car ended in a crash that left three innocent bystanders fighting for their lives.