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Allison Shireffs reports that OHCO, a new entertainment and corporate venue, aims to redefine gatherings in Newton County. For over 50 years, Covington-based OHCO, Inc. was one of the largest exporters of fabric and textile stock lots in the U.S.

A Newton County woman who provided critical information leading to an escaped inmate's capture says Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta owes her a reward payment that remains unpaid weeks after the fugitive's arrest ended a tense regional manhunt.

Consumer protection organizations are sounding alarms about a surge in sophisticated fraud operations targeting Americans during the holiday shopping season, with the Better Business Bureau releasing its annual compilation of the most prevalent scams threatening financial security and personal information.

A local entrepreneur has secured necessary approvals from Covington city officials to proceed with launching a craft beverage establishment along U.S. Highway 278, marking a new addition to the city's growing food and beverage landscape.

Law enforcement agencies across metro Atlanta are conducting an intensive search for three inmates who escaped from the DeKalb County Jail during the early morning hours Monday, including one murder suspect and one convicted killer serving a life sentence.

Law enforcement authorities apprehended a Madison resident in Newton County Friday on multiple felony charges stemming from a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 26-year-old man discovered critically wounded on an Athens street earlier this week.

Covington Police responded to a fatal shooting Thursday at a Wellington Ridge residence where investigators discovered two deceased adults in what authorities are characterizing as a domestic violence homicide-suicide.

COVINGTON — Thirty kids walked into Walmart on Hazelbrand Road with a timid nature, but left smiling and laughing on Dec. 9. That is the effect Covington Police Department's Police Who Care Christmas Shop With A Cop has on children from Alcovy CASA, the Newton Juvenile Court system.

Newton County law enforcement has initiated an aggressive holiday traffic safety operation warning motorists that any impaired driver caught behind the wheel will face immediate arrest with no exceptions.

City officials have authorized a major infrastructure agreement with Amazon that will bring a cutting-edge water treatment operation to support the company's planned data center development on Alcovy Road.

Investigators with the Newton County Sheriff's Office are pursuing multiple leads after residents reported finding Ku Klux Klan recruitment materials deposited on their properties throughout the county.

Authorities have identified a motorist killed when another driver veered into oncoming traffic during the early morning hours on a rural Georgia highway.

North Georgia is dealing with cold weather, and it's not quite done yet. Stay updated on temperature drops and winter weather conditions affecting the region.

ATLANTA — Metro Atlanta drivers spend 87 hours per year stuck in traffic due to congestion, according to a recent study. Learn more about traffic patterns and commute times in the region.

If you missed the webinar on data centers in Newton County you really missed a powerful room. Watch the recorded session to learn about data center development in the area.

The venison comes from Steve Bishop's Deer Processing in Mansfield, where hunters drop off donated deer that Bishop prepares for the charity. Last year, they processed 5,400 pounds of donated venison to help feed families in need.

If you missed one of our job postings this week, here is a roundup. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information or to apply.

With lots of attention paid to data centers in Georgia in recent months, some Peach State residents have raised concern about the facilities' impact on local communities.

Shane is a 52-year-old resident of Covington, Georgia, according to jail records. He was booked into Rockdale County Jail on November 24 after being arrested by the Conyers Police Department.

CONYERS, GA — Wing and Walmart are launching ultra-fast drone delivery in Metro Atlanta, bringing an essential time-saver to tens of thousands of homes just in time for the busy holiday shopping rush.

COVINGTON, GA — A woman in Covington claims her husband's life spiraled out of control due to addiction to synthetic kratom, despite new state laws restricting its sale.

Covington, GA might look like a regular small town, but it is actually one of the most-filmed places in the South. Its streets have shown up in countless movies and television productions.

COVINGTON, GA — An "armed and dangerous" Rockdale County inmate who escaped on Monday is now in custody after a days-long manhunt.

NEWTON COUNTY, GA — An urgent search is underway for a missing 7-year-old boy in Newton County. Deputies with the Newton County Sheriff's Office are conducting a thorough search.

Authorities say a convicted felon who was stopped by Conyers Police using a PIT maneuver before Thanksgiving has escaped custody during a hospital transport.

On Friday, Nov. 28, a pregnant 19-year-old and her unborn son died following a car crash in Covington, GA. The woman, Jaylah Donald, was a passenger in the vehicle when the tragic collision occurred.

Taco Bell #31473 12910 BROWN BRIDGE RD Covington, GA 30016, Routine November 21, 2025 | 87 B. View complete restaurant health inspection scores for Newton and Covington area establishments.

OXFORD, GA — The City of Oxford completed planting Georgia ReLeaf Grant trees in Oxford last week. A total of 18 trees were planted along several street rights-of-way and also in the William Murdy Arboretum and the Whatcoat street Park.

The Covington City Council is debating a new ordinance to establish clearer rules for food truck operation, particularly in the downtown square area. The proposal aims to balance the needs of local brick-and-mortar restaurants with the growing popularity of mobile food vendors. A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 7 PM at City Hall. Residents are encouraged to attend and voice their opinions.