Two people shot when more than 30 rounds fired into Silos home in Covington
Two people were shot at an adult birthday party in the Silos complex off Brown Bridge Road in the early morning hours Sunday, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office.
Baxter earns 'Deal of Year' award from top economic development magazine
Business Facilities magazine has announced that Baxter International's decision to make a $1.3 investment at Covington's Stanton Springs has earned them the magazine's Gold Award as the 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year.
Jackson earns MLK I Have A Dream Award
Director of Washington Street Community Center Bea Jackson is the recipient of the 2013 MLK I Have A Dream Award.
Conyers neighborhood featured on OWN Network Sunday
A Conyers neighborhood will be featured in an episode of "Trouble Next Door" on the Oprah Winfrey Network Sunday at 3 p.m.
Father of newborn at Newton Medical arrested after fight with mother of child
Police are called when parents of newborn in Newton Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit get into fight.
Smoke alarm alerts Covington family to fire caused by smoldering ashes
A smoke alarm alerts family when house fills with smoke from smoldering ashes placed in garage.
Fliers from the KKK appear in yards of south Newton County residents
Residents of South Newton County have complained to the NCSO that flyers from the Ku Klux Klan have appeared in their yards.
Richard Johnson Jr. receives Trailblazer Award during MLK observance in Covington
Richard Johnson Jr. is the winner of this year's Trailblazer Award which was awarded Sunday as part of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance.
Covington's public safety officials offer new community outreach
The Covington Public Safety community has a new program to enhance the quality of life and safety for residents.
Newton Sheriff's Office western precinct expected to open in March
Newton County Sheriff's Office hopes to have new western precinct open sometime in March.
Residents of Covington Place victims of burglaries, entering auto incidents
Enterinig autos and burglaries hit Covington Place subdivision.
Newton Sheriff's Office looks into kidnap, sex assault allegations
The Newton County Sheriff's Office is looking into allegations from a woman who says she was kidnapped and sexually assaulted.
Man tells Covington Police he was robbed at gunpoint on Thelma Street
A man reported to the CPD that he was robbed at gunpoint by five men on Thelma Street.
Newton Fire Service reminds citizens smoke alarms save lives
Newton County Fire Service recommends that every home has working smoke alarms.
Man victim of drive-by shooting in Silos subdivision
NCSO: Man shot in leg as he walks down the street in Silos subdivision.
Motorcyclist dies after crash at West and Clark streets
The victim of a motorcycle crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon died overnight of his injuries, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
Amber Alert canceled for 2-year-old Tennessee child believed to be headed to Covington
An Amber Alert issued out of Tennessee for 2-year-old Cale Whitehead has been canceled.
Porterdale Gym restoration finally under way
The long-awaited renovations of Porter Memorial Gymnasium finally got under way Monday.
Pony Express robbed at gunpoint; stepson fires shots into stepfather's home and later kills himself
The Pony Express Food Mart was robbed by an armed bandit Sunday night and as Newton County Sheriff's Office personnel search for a man who fired a pistol into his stepfather's home, they discover he committed suicide a short time later in metro Atlanta.
Covington Police look into two separate stabbing incidents
The Covington Police Department is investigating two separate stabbing incidents which occurred Saturday night.
Porterdale receives Opportunity Zone Tax Credit designation from state
The business district of Porterdale has received the Opportunity Zone Tax Credit designation from the state of Georgia.
Covington Police make 3 arrests in Oxford burglaries; seek suspect who exposed himself
Covington Police make three arrests in Oxford burglaries; seek suspect who exposed himself in Kroger parking lot.
Newton County Sheriff's Office trains for school shooting
School resource officers and other senior Newton County Sheriff's Office personnel underwent active shooter training at a Newton County school Thursday.
Covington teen allegedly threatens to kill father with sword
A 17-year-old Covington man faces aggravated assault charges after he allegedly threatened his father with a sword, according to the Covington Police Department.
O'Brien named chief of Newton County Fire Service
Kevin O'Brien has been named chief of the Newton County Fire Service.
Conyers youth faces charges in connection with hacking Xbox LIVE account of Newton County woman
A 16-year-old Conyers youth faces three felonies in connection with allegedly hacking into credit card information of a Newton County woman.
Covington car dealership victim of theft; Covington man runs from Rockdale deputies and is arrested on multiple charges
Two Chevrolet Camero convertibles were stolen from Ginn Motor Company Friday night. The total value of the cars was nearly $90,000.
Juvenile charged in muzzle loader theft; Covington woman charged in Conyers shoplifting, drug possession
Fifteen-year-old allegedly steals muzzle loader from vehicle; Covington woman charged with shoplifting and possession of drugs in Conyers.
Make safety first consideration when purchasing toys
Consumer agencies urge Santa's Helpers to consider safety when purchasing toys.
Gas leak briefly closes restaurant, stores in Covington shopping complex
Gas leak closes Pacho's restaurant and several surrounding businesses Friday afternoon.
Southern Heartland offers Elf Camp in Covington
Southern Heartland Art Gallery is sponsoring Elf Camp for making Christmas ornaments Dec. 19-22.
Make sure pets stay warm during winter months
Experts say take precautions to make sure pets are kept warm enough when temperatures drop.
Porterdale officer rescues man who jumped in Yellow River Wednesday afternoon
Porterdale Police Department Lt. Jason Cripps saves man who jumped in Yellow River Wednesday afternoon.
Newton Medical honors volunteer who has given more than 10,000 hours of service
Newton Medical Center Auxiliary honors Cindy Johnson for volunteering more than 10,000 hours.
Covington Police: Shooting at Housing Authority
CPD: There was a shooting at Covington Housing Authority Tuesday night.
Use common sense safety precautions to avoid Christmas tree fires
Experts urge citizens to take safety precautions to prevent Christmas tree fires.
Newton County fugitives caught in Florida
The two fugitives wanted on child sex assault charges in Newton County have been apprehended in Florida.
Four robbed at gunpoint in Newton County after car breaks down
Four young men robbed at gunpoint after car breaks down off Salem Road.
Dendy deaths ruled result of murder/suicide
The deaths of the couple found dead in their home early Monday have been determined to be a murder/suicide, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office and the Newton County Coroner.
Newborn man dies in collision while taking sons to visit Santa
A Newborn man was killed Monday in a car crash while taking his sons to visit Santa Claus.
Public's help sought in seeking two suspected child molesters believed to be hiding in Newton County
The Conyers Police Department, the Newton County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshals Service are searching for two suspected child molesters believed to be armed and dangerous.
Covington woman arrested on felony shoplifting charges
Woman arrested on felony shoplifting charges; already convicted on five prior shoplifting offenses.
Newton Sheriff's Toy Run Motorcycle Ride set for Saturday
The Newton County Sheriff's Office is sponsoring its 14th Annual Toy Run Motorcycle Ride on Saturday, Dec. 8.
Autopsies complete, but still no details on deaths of Newton County couple
Two bodies were discovered at a residence early Monday; the Newton County Sheriff's Office and the Newton County Coroner's Office are conducting a joint investigation.
Female pedestrian struck and killed on Highway 36
A 57-year-old Covington woman was killed when she stepped into the path of a pickup on Ga. Highway 36 at Laseter Street.
Pets as Christmas gifts not the best idea
Experts agree: Don't give pets as surprise Christmas gifts.
Covington police nab two in shooting, drug-related home invasion
Covington Police arrest two suspects in shooting, home invasion after they fled and led police on high speed chase.
Two suspects in custody after shooting, high speed chase in Covington
Covington Police have two suspects in custody following a shooting and a high speed chase which ended in the suspect's vehicle crashing at the intersection of Washington Street and Turner Lake Road.
Former Newton County teacher arrested after making suggestive actions with Taser
Indian Creek Middle School teacher resigns following reports of arrest after he allegedly created a scene by pretending a Taser was his penis in front of an Athens bar.
For shopping safety: Be aware of your surroundings
Covington Police Department Capt. Ken Malcom gives tips to femal shoppers on staying safe during the holiday season.