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Ex-deputy picked up woman while on patrol, then solicited sex acts, DA says

Ex-deputy picked up woman while on patrol, then solicited sex acts, DA says

A former metro Atlanta deputy has been sentenced to years in prison after a Newton County jury found him guilty of violating his oath of office in connection with a 2023 incident involving a woman he encountered while on patrol.

May 22, 2026 at 2:40 pm EDT

Plan to cancel property taxes for some metro Atlanta homeowners moves forward

Plan to cancel property taxes for some metro Atlanta homeowners moves forward

May 20, 2026 at 1:14 pm EDT

Tense argument breaks out during discussion about holding parents liable for kids’ crimes

Tense argument breaks out during discussion about holding parents liable for kids’ crimes

May 19, 2026 at 7:36 am EDT

State senator gets $450K for metro Atlanta agriculture center

State senator gets $450K for metro Atlanta agriculture center

May 17, 2026 at 2:56 pm EDT

Metro Atlanta city could hold parents liable for children’s crimes

Metro Atlanta city could hold parents liable for children’s crimes

May 13, 2026 at 9:07 pm EDT

Man pleads guilty for killing co-worker at General Mills plant in 2022

Man pleads guilty for killing co-worker at General Mills plant in 2022

May 11, 2026 at 4:41 pm EDT

SWAT, FBI raid in metro Atlanta leads to murder suspect capture

SWAT, FBI raid in metro Atlanta leads to murder suspect capture

May 11, 2026 at 3:01 pm EDT

Pounds of meth found in door of car sitting at salvage yard for a year

Pounds of meth found in door of car sitting at salvage yard for a year

May 07, 2026 at 6:53 pm EDT

Surveillance video helps convict man in Newton County murder

Surveillance video helps convict man in Newton County murder

May 02, 2026 at 12:55 pm EDT

Beloved Newton County teacher, coach dies

Beloved Newton County teacher, coach dies

April 30, 2026 at 6:19 pm EDT

Metro Atlanta city approves plan to hold parents liable for children’s crimes, but process ongoing

Teen killed, older sister being taken off life support after crash

Dump truck crashes into SUV in metro Atlanta, injuring teenagers

School resource officer not fully paid for overtime for 3 years, lawsuit claims

Traffic stop at metro Atlanta Walmart leads to arrests in drive-by shootings

Deputies charge man after shots fired near multiple metro Atlanta homes, at people nearby

Man admits to deadly Newton bar shooting days after jury couldn’t decide

Past due: School district sued by city for $40K in unpaid fee

Man shot by trooper fled traffic stop in Newton County, officials say

2 convicted felons arrested after I-20 chase ends in crash

‘Chasing shadows:’ Newton Co. tax commissioner addresses years’ worth of unpaid taxes, no solutions

Driver arrested in crash that killed pregnant metro Atlanta woman, unborn baby

Data center, gas station store moratoriums extended in metro Atlanta community

Road to close in Covington for months so crews can demolish, rebuild bridge

Covington City Council votes against decriminalization of 1 oz of marijuana

5th suspect wanted in connection with Newton gas station gunfight turns himself in

Blasting related to data center construction damages homes, owners say they aren’t being helped

4 arrested after metro Atlanta gas station gunfight on New Year’s Day, 1 wanted

Newton County commissioners approve 2 moratoriums for data centers, convenience stores

Covington City Council votes to cancel fireworks show for July 4