Dead puppy chained in backyard leads to Georgia man’s arrest
A Newnan man is facing a felony charge of aggravated animal cruelty after police say they found a dead puppy chained to a tree in his backyard.
Georgia prostitution bust: Human trafficking victims rescued, 18 arrested
Deputies say they identified four victims of human trafficking during the operation who are said to have been forced to work in prostitution.
Burglars smash their way into Atlanta-area businesses
Authorities in south metro Atlanta are on the lookout for burglars who they say wield a sledgehammer to smash their way into convenience stores, check-cashing businesses, and pharmacies. They struck recently in Coweta County and Palmetto, hitting three stores in one night.
Deputies targeting crime along l-85
Deputies in Coweta County say they have been targeting crime around the entrance and exits ramps of Interstate 85. It was called Operation Blue Shield and they say they recovered stolen guns and guns and a large number of felony arrests.
Boyfriend of arrested Georgia mom charged in toddler's murder
The little boy had suffered a broken jaw, missing teeth, and bleeding on his brain.
New charges in toddler's murder
A man is now facing charges in connection to the death of his girlfriend's 2-year-old son.
Deputies say suspected impaired driver dead after pursuit in Coweta County
A man is dead after trying to flee from Newnan police during a pursuit early Thursday morning.
Man suspected in Coweta County church burglary arrested
An alleged church burglar is under arrest, accused of breaking into two Coweta County sanctuaries and stealing more than $20,000 In musical equipment.
HelloFresh facility bringing 750 new jobs to Georgia
A major meal kit company has chosen a Georgia county to be the spot for its first distribution facility in the Southeastern United States.
Cam Newton photo goes viral. The story that went with it was a lie
If a picture really is worth a thousand words, a Newnan couple wants to hear just two of them out loud: "I’m sorry."
COVID-19 complicates cancer treatment for thousands of patients
The novel coronavirus upended a retired firefighter's cancer treatment plan. But, Len Archer has found a way to get the care he needs by switching to another facility just a six-hour drive from his new home in Florida.
Deputy saves 93-year-old man’s life-savings from con man
A 93-year-old Coweta County man was duped into giving up his life’s savings in a phone scam. And the story would end right there if not for the quick action of a deputy.
Man wanted across Southeast for stealing from gaming machines is captured in metro Atlanta
A man wanted across the Southeast for stealing from gambling machines has been captured right here in metro Atlanta.
Coweta deputy responsible for saving 4 lives with CPR training
When seconds count in a matter of life or death, there is one county deputy you might want to have nearby. His name is Stacy Beckom and he is a deputy with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office.
Search for 4 suspect involved in 7 crimes targeting Coweta County churches
Churches in Coweta County are being targeted by crooks and investigators believe it is because the coronavirus pandemic is keeping churchgoers at home.
Angry Coweta dad arrested after finding a man in his 14-year-old daughter’s bedroom
A Coweta County father is under arrest for aggravated assault after what he did to a man he found in his 14-year-old daughter’s bedroom.
Deputies: Drunk woman crashes pickup after picking up drunk friend who crashed his pickup
Deputies in Coweta County are warning drivers not to drink and drive, and in particular, not to drive drunk to pick up a drunk friend. This after an incident caught on camera by the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office.
Scam alert: Police warn about using gift cards in online transactions
Police in Senoia are issuing a warning about the website eBay Motors. Police say there is nothing wrong with that site overall, it is a good and easy way to buy a car online, but they are concerned about scam artists who are asking victims to pay for the cars using eBay gift cards.
Georgia mom shares post about cashier's act of kindness
A Georgia mom shared a heartwarming story on Facebook this week after a kindhearted cashier went above and beyond to help her daughter.
GBI: Newnan man suffers non-life-threatening injuries after officer-involved shooting
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been asked to look into an officer-involved shooting in Newnan.