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.
Man wanted for stealing $750 in Legos, police say
Samuel Cale Steele is wanted on felony shoplifting charges, the Newnan Police Department said.
Coweta deputy fires at driver during high-speed chase; deadly use of force 'justifiable', DA says
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office released a video on Tuesday showing a dangerous high-speed chase involving a U-Haul truck in October 2020. Investigators said a deputy was forced to open fire on that driver after trying to ram several vehicles during the pursuit.
Deputies searching for men accused of damaging Newnan Confederate statue
Deputies are looking for those who allegedly were involved in damaging a statue of a Confederate soldier at the historical downtown Newnan courthouse.
Coweta County teenager narrowly escapes injury when truck plows into home
The Coweta County teen not only narrowly avoided an out-of-control pick-up truck that smashed inches away from where he was sleeping, but he also says he slept through the whole crash.
Police say 14-year-old Newnan boy ran away from home
Isaiah Davis ran away from his Savannah Street home just before midnight on Sept. 26, the Newnan Police Department said.
Dogs maul intruder found dead by Coweta homeowner, investigators say
Investigators say a possible intruder at at home in Coweta County was mauled to death by the homeowner’s dogs. They say the resident returned home to find a man dead on his porch.
Alan Jackson reveals nerve condition affecting his balance
Country superstar Alan Jackson revealed in an interview Tuesday that he has a degenerative nerve condition that affects his balance but he intends to keep performing.
Website aims to find new leads in unsolved Georgia homicides
Newnan police are hoping a new website will shine the light on cold cases in the area going back more than 20 years. They've already gotten a few leads on the murder of a teenager from nearly a decade ago.
Deputies shut down Georgia county fair after multiple brawls, arrests
Deputies shut down the Coweta county fair after they say multiple fights broke out in one night. Four teenagers have been arrested and two other people are expected to be charged - including a woman who is eight months pregnant.
Massive new facility serves up pickleball in Newnan
Never played pickleball? No problem! A massive new facility in Newnan is the perfect place to pick up this growing sport.
Coweta County business offers $10,000 reward for information on drive-by shooting
Carl E. Smith and Sons Building Supply offered a $10,000 reward for information on the person who shot into their offices.
Body found in front yard of Coweta County home
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office has launched a death investigation after the body of a man was found in the front yard of a home on Friday.
$50,000 reward offered for safe return of Newnan mother
The reward for information leading to the safe return of a Newnan woman missing for more than six months has been significantly increased thanks to a local non-profit.
Georgia doctor tries to win over vaccine-wary patients, one conversation at a time
The long lines for COVID-19 shots are now long gone, and Newnan Family Medicine's Dr. Cecil Bennett is spending his days talking one-on-one with his vaccine-wary patients, urging them to roll up their sleeves.
'Devious lick' vandalism pranks rampant at metro Atlanta schools
School administrators say students at Evans Middle School face charges in Coweta County for vandalizing a bathroom because of a TikTok challenge.
Coweta County gives $200 incentive to get vaccinated
Residents of Coweta County could earn $200 if they get vaccinated. The county commissioners have approved the use of federal funds as an incentive to increase the number of vaccinations there.
Georgia doctor says he recommends COVID-19 shots for all, but not boosters
Should Americans start planning for COVID-19 booster shots? One Georgia family practice physician says he will not be recommending third shots, at least anytime soon.
Deputies stop 'drunk and dangerous' wrong-way driver on I-85
Coweta County Sheriff's Office deputy Brittany Doss says a suspected drunk driver was driving at speeds over 100 miles per hour and even went the wrong way at one point during the chase.
Louisiana father leads Coweta County deputies on high-speed chase with children in car
Bryan Andrew Hampton, 28, of Harvey, Louisiana, was booked into the Coweta County jail on charges of speeding, felony fleeing, reckless driving, and four counts of reckless conduct.