Covington, GA Local News & Weather Updates

Family of Covington man killed inside his apartment questions decision not to file charges

A Covington mother is speaking out after prosecutors decided not to file charges in the death of her 21-year-old son,

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OHCO District: On the “Baby Beltline”

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.

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Covington Resident Disputes Crime Stoppers Reward After Fugitive Tip

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.

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Consumer Watchdogs Issue Urgent Warning About Dozen Holiday Fraud Schemes

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.

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Covington City Council Greenlights New Craft Beverage Taphouse on Highway 278

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.

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Three Dangerous Inmates Break Out of DeKalb County Detention Facility

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.

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Madison Man Arrested in Newton County for Athens Fatal Shooting

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.

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Fatal Domestic Violence Incident Claims Two Lives in Wellington Ridge Community

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.

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Covington's Shop With a Cop Helps 30 Children This Year

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.

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Newton County Launches Zero-Tolerance Holiday DUI Campaign

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.

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Amazon Advances $100 Million Water Facility for Covington Data Center Complex

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.

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Sheriff's Office Investigates Hate Group Recruitment Materials Found on Residents' Property

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.

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Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Claims Georgia Motorist Driver of Pickup Identified After Predawn Collision on Highway 162

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

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Cold Weather Across North Georgia

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.

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Study Shows How Much Time Metro Atlanta Drivers Are Really Spending in Traffic

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.

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Data Center Webinar Information Available for Newton County Residents

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.

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As Hunger Surges in Georgia, Hunters Step In to Feed Thousands

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.

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Roundup of This Week's Job Postings

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.

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Crypto, Data Facilities Bring Investment But Environmental Cost in Georgia

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.

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Who Is Timothy Shane? Escaped Georgia Inmate Sparks Manhunt

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.

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Conyers Walmart Among 6 Metro Atlanta Locations Launching Ultra-Fast Drone Delivery

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.

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The Most Destructive Thing: Kratom Still Being Sold at Convenience Stores Despite Georgia Law

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.

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Covington Attracts Big Stars While Retaining Small-Town Charm

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.

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Armed and Dangerous Rockdale Inmate Recaptured Days After Escaping From Hospital

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

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Urgent: 7-Year-Old Missing for Hours in Newton County After Walking Away From Home Without Shoes

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.

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Convicted Felon Escapes Custody After High-Speed Chase and PIT Maneuver Arrest in Covington

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

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Pregnant 19-Year-Old, Unborn Son Killed in Crash with Suspected DUI Driver

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.

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INSPECTION SCORES: Newton & Covington GA Restaurant Inspection Scores from Nov. 14 to Nov. 24

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.

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Oxford Plants Georgia ReLeaf Grant Trees

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.

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New Food Truck Ordinance Proposed

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.

[Source: Covington News]