GBI: Armed man shot by Newton County deputies after he shot, killed his wife
A man accused of shooting his wife to death is in critical condition after he was shot by Newton County deputies, the GBI says.
Mother of 7 killed in Newton County hit-and-run crash
A family wants the driver who hit and killed a mother of seven in Newton County earlier this week brought to justice.
Man wanted in several states arrested after Rockdale County chase, sheriff says
Daryn Rouse, 27, was wanted in North Carolina for armed robbery, Maryland for armed bank robbery, and Georgia for fleeing from police.
Georgia couple accused of sexually abusing adopted boys, husband bragged about molesting son: report
The Georgia couple allegedly engaged in sexually abusive acts against their adopted boys and tried to recruit others to participate, according to an indictment obtained by Townhall
How Georgians impacted by recent tornadoes can apply for FEMA aid
Federal money is beginning to arrive and those in some of the hardest-hit counties can now start applying for help.
Gov. Kemp requests major disaster declaration for hardest-hit Georgia counties
Counties being considered are Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, and Troup.
Covington native celebrates first Grammy nomination
For the rest of his life, Covington native Drew Parker will be known as 'Grammy nominee Drew Parker.' And it’s an introduction that still hasn’t quite sunk in for the singer-songwriter.
Still no answers months after fatal Southpark Boulevard hit-and-run
For the first time since her daughter's fatal hit-and-run, Valerie Grier says she has words for the killer: “Turn yourself in.”
Small plane makes emergency landing on GA 36 in Covington
A stretch of road in Covington is closed after a plane was forced to make an emergency landing.
Parking lot surveillance catches suspect carrying items matching stolen goods
The man in the photo was seen on surveillance carrying a saw and catalytic converters. According to the sheriff's office, multiple vehicles parked in that parking lot had catalytic converters cut out and stolen that day.
Sheriff: 17-year-old missing Newton County teen never returned home from school
Mason Stokes never came home from his Newton County school last Thursday. It's been days and nobody has had contact with the 17-year-old boy.
Electric air taxi company Archer plans $118M Georgia factory
A California company seeking to build small electric aircraft says it will invest $118 million to construct a plant near Atlanta, eventually hiring up to 1,000 people.
Family desperate to find missing Covington woman
The family of Debra Ashby has been hoping and praying for her safe return.
Covington woman missing for nearly two weeks
Debra Ashby, 64, was last heard from was on Oct. 29, the Covington Police Department says. No one has been able to make contact with her since.
106-year-old Georgia woman among winners of Halloween costume contest
The Georgia 106-year-old great-great-grandmother took one of the top honors at her nursing home for her tribute to the Atlanta Falcons - complete with helmet and football!
Mattie's Call canceled after 19-year-old Newton County man found
FOUND: A 19-year-old with Schizophrenia was reported missing in Covington Monday morning. A Mattie's Call, Georgia's emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons, has since been issued.
Covington residents on edge after attack on popular walking trail
The two men ambushed a woman walking her dog on the popular Covington trail, ripped her necklace off her and tried to sexually assault her. Police found the victim covered in cuts and bleeding from her mouth.
Covington great-great-grandmother celebrating her 106th birthday
Martha Malcolm may be turning 106, but she's not slowing down and is already looking forward to her next birthday party.
Sheriff: Missing 16-year-old Georgia boy may be in Cobb County
Jayden Boston left a home in Cobb County to drive back to his family Friday night. The 16-year-old never got home, and investigators hope someone out there can help them find him.
Body of missing Newton County woman Yolanda Brown found in car near I-20, deputies say
Investigators on Friday confirmed Brown’s body was found inside a car found earlier this week along I-20.