Ex-boyfriend charged with murder after woman found in Covington lake
A Loganville man has been charged with the murder of his ex-girlfriend a week after her body was discovered in a lake near Covington.
'Dangerous' persons of interest wanted in violent ambush at Newton County home, deputies say
Have you seen these two men? Deputies say Nyshiem Smith and Trevion Campbell are wanted for questioning for a shooting in Newton County and are considered armed and dangerous.
NTSB releases details on deadly aircraft accident near Covington Airport
The National Transportation Safety Board has released new details about a deadly crash last month near the Covington Municipal Airport.
Man ambushed in Newton County, 2 individuals sought
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals involved in an aggravated assault that left a man with multiple gunshot wounds in Newton County.
Butts County deputy among two injured in early morning Newton County crash
Two drivers, including a Butts County deputy, were injured in an early morning crash in Newton County.
Lawyer on Covington square faces Bar complaints, criminal indictment, angry ex-clients
Covington lawyer David Ozburn has been placed on interim suspension by the Georgia Supreme Court, as part of a disciplinary process with the State Bar of Georgia.
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado from Butts into Newton counties
The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down during deadly severe weather overnight Sunday morning.
2 people dead in Covington small plane crash
The two victims who died in a plane crash near the Covington Municipal Airport Saturday night have been identified.
Newton County manager arrested on DUI charge
The manager of Newton County is scheduled to go to court after he was charged with driving under the influence near a middle school over the weekend.
Woman arrested for aggravated assault after shooting in Newton County
Newton County deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred early on Jan. 27 at a residence on North Main Street in Mansfield.
How much snow in Atlanta?: Preliminary snowfall totals from North Georgia
The winter storm system that has been moving across a large portion of the United States finally made its way to North Georgia on Friday morning. Here are the preliminary snow totals.
Man with special needs disappears in Newton County
Have you seen Quo? The Newton County Sheriff's Office needs help finding a missing man with special needs who disappeared from the Covington area Saturday morning.
Missing: 16-year-old missing after leaving school on Thursday
Newton County authorities are intensifying their search for 16-year-old Nicole Valentine, who was reported missing after leaving Newton County High School yesterday afternoon.
Man, 22, arrested in Highway 36 gas station aggravated assault
Deputies were called to a report of an aggravated assault at the Marathon gas station on Highway 36.
Nephew behind bars after stabbing uncle in Newton County, deputies say
A 24-year-old man is spending time behind bars after allegedly stabbing his 37-year-old uncle during an altercation in Newton County.
Man convicted in murder of child's mother, woman's boyfriend during custody exchange in Covington
A Newton County jury has convicted Marques Smith for the murders of Craig and Desiree Thomas in a 2022 incident involving a child custody exchange.
12-year-old Newton County student facing felony for toy gun at school, deputies say
A Newton County preteen is facing a felony charge after deputies say he brought a toy gun to his middle school.
13-year-old Newton County student arrested for making threats
A 13-year-old student at Liberty Middle School was arrested Oct. 24 for making threats, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office.
2 men arrested after shootout at Covington Walmart, police say
Two employees at a Covington Walmart are facing charges after deputies say a fight between the two at the store turned into a shootout.
Newton County student arrested for bringing knife to school
A 14-year-old boy from Alcovy High School was arrested Monday for bringing knife onto campus.