Beloved Newnan School Resource Officer dies from COVID-19
Officer Ricky Tostenson has served in law enforcement for 18 years with the past 10 being with the Newnan Police Department, Chief Brent Blankenship said.
Newnan School Resource Officer hospitalized with COVID-19
The Newnan Police Department said School Resource Officer Ricky Tostenson is “courageously” fighting COVID-19 in a hospital.
Coweta County inmate found dead inside cell, GBI investigates
An inmate was found dead inside a jail cell, the Coweta County Sheriff's Office said Saturday.
Newnan caregiver named 'hidden hero'
Dr. Precious Goodson was a wife and teacher before she was suddenly thrust into the role of a caregiver when her husband Leonard returned home from serving in the military.
Woman injured, man arrested after high-speed chase in Coweta County
A high-speed chase along Interstate 85 ended in a wreck that sent a woman to the hospital and a man to jail, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office said.
Toddler killed in DUI crash
Samia Willaims was riding with her mother when the pair were struck head-on. An online effort is underway to help the family with medical and funeral expenses.
Ovarian cancer survivors find new mission: Helping women understand the warning signs
Two ovarian cancer survivors have created a non-profit to teach other women how to spot the early warning signs of a cancer, they say, too many women and their doctors miss.
Coweta deputies searching for car thieves targeting Newnan neighborhood
Coweta County deputies are searching for car thieves targeting a Newnan neighborhood.
Deputies chase man on moped in Coweta County
Dustin Williams, 33, of Newnan, was arrested and charged fleeing to elude, driving on the wrong side of a one-way street, reckless driving, speeding, and driving with a suspended license.
Newnan woman accused of stabbing husband in hotel parking lot
The Newnan woman reportedly asked a hotel clerk what he would do if his partner cheated on him. Minutes later, deputies say she was seen on camera chasing her husband down and stabbing him four times.
Cops use movie magic to prevent holiday crimes
Every holiday season brings the warning of keeping your valuables out of sight from thieves. Newnan police produced a social media video using the most notorious Christmas thief of all, the Grinch. And their production has gone viral.
Sheriff’s deputies raising funds to build 90 bikes in 90 minutes in Toys for Tots challenge
Sheriff’s deputies in Coweta County are hoping to give away at least 90 bicycles to Toys For Tots this year. But there is a hitch.
Loved ones fear missing Coweta County man was abducted
Lucky Hawkins has been missing for nearly three months after his truck was found abandoned near I-85. Loved ones said his keys were still in the ignition and cellphone, clothing were still inside car when found.
Deputies continue search for victim's car after deadly Coweta County truck stop shooting
Three days after a deadly shooting at a Coweta County gas station deputies are still searching for the getaway vehicle. On Monday, investigators released a new video showing that work van with the words “Assured Conveyance” on the side of it.
Deputies: Man shot dead at Coweta County truck stop, investigators search for white van
The Coweta County Sheriff's Office said deputies were at the scene of a deadly shooting at a Pilot truck stop at 1645 Highway 29.
Residents push for changes to proposed Georgia House map
Residents from two metro Atlanta communities have raised red flags about a proposed state House map.
Atlanta woman celebrates 104th birthday
Sunday was Winifred Glover Boone Klein's 104th birthday, and her family said the Atlanta resident is a remarkable woman who still is sharp as a tack.
Coweta County middle school on lockdown over TikTok shooting threat
A Coweta County middle school is on lockdown over a TikTok threatening a school shooting Friday morning.
Newnan High School student arrested for threats of 'blowing up' campus
A student who police believe to have left two voicemail messages for Newnan High School with threats of “shooting up” and “blowing up” the campus was arrested Monday. Investigators believe this was part of an online challenge prank.
Former MLB player now makes custom Braves shirts
Braves fans are clamoring for souvenirs. On the top of that list is T-shirts. A former baseball player now in the T-shirt business.