Sens. Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock to request federal aid for Newnan
U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., said on Saturday they would request the federal government declare the EF-4 tornado that ravaged areas of Newnan a major disaster.
COVID-19 patient credits GoMed nurse practitioner with saving his life
A former COVID-19 patient recently reunited with the nurse practitioner whom he credits with saving his life.
Local business rallies around Newnan family left homeless following devastating tornado
The Paytons' Newnan home was reduced to rubble when an EF-4 tornado struck nearly two weeks ago. Now members of the community are helping them get back on their feet.
Coweta County deputies release body camera video of deadly high-speed chase
Investigators have released a video of the chase of two suspects over the weekend. Two suspects fled from authorities and led them on a chase in Coweta County on Friday evening, officials said. Deputies said the suspects ended up being involved in a deadly accident in Fulton County.
Coweta County man arrested for stealing missing fiancée's car
Deputies said they have charged the fiancée of a missing Coweta County mother of three with stealing her car after her disappearance was reported to authorities by her family.
More than 1,700 homes damaged, 70 destroyed in Coweta County by EF-4 tornado
Officials are giving a better assessment of the damage left behind by a powerful EF-4 tornado that tore through Coweta County during the early morning hours of March 26. Cleanup efforts have been ongoing since the mile-wide tornado packing winds speeds of 170 mph cut through the county.
Police chase in Coweta County ends in double-fatal crash
Two suspects fled from authorities and led them on a chase in Coweta County on Friday evening, officials said, and the chase ended in a double-fatal accident.
Help needed for firefighter whose home was destroyed by tornado
A Newnan firefighter’s home was destroyed last week in that devastating tornado that struck Coweta County. And he tells FOX 5 that the damage to what was his tree-lined property could be the most costly of all.
Organizers prepare 'Convoy of Care' to help Newnan tornado victims
Law enforcement officers are teaming up with trucking industry experts to help tornado victims in Coweta County. The organization "Convoy of Care" is collecting items to help men and women like Orlandis and Chloe Connally. Their home was one of many destroyed by the EF 4 tornado that ravaged Newnan last week.
Coweta County schools to stay closed amid tornado recovery
The superintendent of Coweta County School System said the district will remain closed through April 9 as community cleanup efforts continue after last week's devastating EF-4 tornado.
Newnan family seeks shelter from tornado just in the nick of time
People living in Newnan are still picking up the pieces, days after a tornado ripped through the area.
EF-4 tornado was more than a mile wide with 170 mph peak winds, NWS says
A survey released by the National Weather Service detailed the amount of destruction the EF-4 tornado wrought in less than one hour.
Cleanup continues after tornado leaves 'devastation' in Newnan
Utility companies say the devastation from tornadoes in Newnan is "like nothing we have encountered in our history."
How to help tornado victims in Georgia
Officials recommended those wanting to help donate to trusted, verified organizations. For people looking to get involved, there are a few ways to help the cleanup effort in communities across Georgia
Gas main break in Newnan prompts evacuations
The city of Newnan, which is still recovering from devastating storms, is now dealing with a large gas main break that caused evacuations, officials said.
Coweta County schools to stay closed Monday with no virtual learning
After a Thursday storm tore through parts of northern and western Georgia, Coweta County School System is still waiting to bring students back to the classroom.
State commits resources to help tornado cleanup, warns of potential fraud
Gov. Brian Kemp spoke briefly with news outlets at Newnan High School after seeing the storm damage, mostly to assure locals that state agencies were going to see through the cleanup efforts in Newnan and across Coweta County.
EF-4 tornado damages homes, buildings and a high school in Newnan
There is destruction across Coweta County after a devastating EF-4 tornado tore through Newnan. Officials say one person died from a heart attack during the storm. Numerous homes, businesses and the high school have extensive damage.
EF-4 tornado sweeps through Newnan, NWS says
A tornado swept through Newnan overnight, leaving behind major damage for residents to clean up Friday morning.
Father and son shootout captured on family’s security camera
A Coweta County father told deputies he confronted his son about having a gun in his pocket and, rather than turn it over, his son opened fire on him.