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Visiting Texas sheriff’s gun discharges in bathroom of Covington fast-food restaurant

Visiting Texas sheriff’s gun discharges in bathroom of Covington fast-food restaurant

A gun owned by a visiting sheriff went off accidentally in the bathroom of a Covington fast-food restaurant, police reported Saturday.

June 07, 2025 at 5:11 pm EDT

Vending machine in Newton County dispenses overdose reversal drug

Vending machine in Newton County dispenses overdose reversal drug

June 06, 2025 at 2:56 pm EDT

14-year-old accused of making online threats towards high school in Newton County

14-year-old accused of making online threats towards high school in Newton County

June 03, 2025 at 5:39 pm EDT

15-year-old killed in Newton County hit-and-run

15-year-old killed in Newton County hit-and-run

June 03, 2025 at 3:23 pm EDT

Dynamite blasting for data center construction blamed for Newton County woman’s ceiling collapse

Dynamite blasting for data center construction blamed for Newton County woman’s ceiling collapse

June 02, 2025 at 5:02 pm EDT

2 arrested after shots ring out at birthday party at Covington park

2 arrested after shots ring out at birthday party at Covington park

May 28, 2025 at 4:02 pm EDT

2 arrested for shooting that killed 17-year-old, critically injured 23-year-old in Walton County

2 arrested for shooting that killed 17-year-old, critically injured 23-year-old in Walton County

May 21, 2025 at 3:16 pm EDT

Man accused of kidnapping woman, leading police on chase along I-20

Man accused of kidnapping woman, leading police on chase along I-20

May 19, 2025 at 1:21 pm EDT

Caught on camera: Suspect breaks into vehicles in Covington community

Caught on camera: Suspect breaks into vehicles in Covington community

May 18, 2025 at 12:32 pm EDT

MANHUNT: Teenager accused of shooting, killing his stepfather in Newton County

MANHUNT: Teenager accused of shooting, killing his stepfather in Newton County

May 14, 2025 at 11:55 am EDT

2nd suspect connected to Newton County shooting that left victim injured in custody

Teacher from metro Atlanta charged with threatening to shoot students, coworkers

Newton Co. man arrested after deputies say he pulled a gun during an argument at Walmart

Suspect connected to Newton County shooting that left victim injured arrested

Man pulls out gun during argument inside Newton County Walmart

Group of stranded tubers rescued from Yellow River

Man pretending to make DoorDash delivery tries breaking into woman’s apartment

Deputies looking for gunman who shot at Newton County house

Vigil held for victims killed during Walmart shooting as families look for answers

Vigil held for victim killed during Walmart shooting as families look for answers

Deputies relying on statement from sole survivor for answers after Walmart shooter dies

Deputies relying on statement from sole survivor for answers after Walmart shooter dies

Suspect in deadly Newton Co. Walmart shooting dies

Walmart store partially reopens after deadly shooting in Newton County

Victims, suspect identified in Walmart employee shootings that left 2 dead, 1 injured

Newton County K-9 found after kennel escape

Disabled vet has VA benefits cut after agency claims he has job at diner he has never been to

State officials investigate Covington arson, video shows man pouring gasoline over porch

Newton Co. Schools recognizes employee as ‘HERO of the Year’

Man who had breathalyzer device inside car for DUI, sentenced for killing GA woman