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New 150-foot cellphone tower approved for construction in metro Atlanta area

New 150-foot cellphone tower approved for construction in metro Atlanta area

The Newton County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a 150-foot Verizon cell tower on Sept. 1.

September 14, 2026 at 3:45 pm EDT

Man sues Georgia county, deputy for violating his gun rights, ‘humiliated’ in front of family

Man sues Georgia county, deputy for violating his gun rights, ‘humiliated’ in front of family

September 14, 2026 at 12:21 pm EDT

Imprisoned ex-deputy admits he had sex on duty; judge says 2 of 3 charges should be dropped

Imprisoned ex-deputy admits he had sex on duty; judge says 2 of 3 charges should be dropped

September 03, 2026 at 8:15 pm EDT

Judge sentences woman who killed friend, dismembered body

Judge sentences woman who killed friend, dismembered body

September 01, 2026 at 6:43 pm EDT

Woman who killed friend, dismembered body sentenced to life in prison

Woman who killed friend, dismembered body sentenced to life in prison

September 01, 2026 at 5:02 pm EDT

Newton County woman guilty of killing her friend, burning body

Newton County woman guilty of killing her friend, burning body

August 31, 2026 at 6:29 pm EDT

Newton County woman guilty of killing her friend, burning body

Newton County woman guilty of killing her friend, burning body

August 31, 2026 at 6:27 pm EDT

Covington cop fired after investigation into Flock technology system

Covington cop fired after investigation into Flock technology system

August 27, 2026 at 1:48 pm EDT

Dolly Parton’s film legacy has deep roots in Georgia

Dolly Parton’s film legacy has deep roots in Georgia

August 26, 2026 at 6:54 pm EDT

Gruesome details in Newton County trial of woman accused in missing teen’s murder

Gruesome details in Newton County trial of woman accused in missing teen’s murder

August 25, 2026 at 6:40 pm EDT

Meth, LSD among controlled substances seized during raid, sheriff’s office says; 3 arrested

Newton County firefighter close to getting $30,000 settlement over unpaid wages

Is a data center coming to your neighborhood? You might not know if this rule changes

Weeks after acquittal, Newton County commissioners face new federal indictment

9 teens arrested for breaking into, stealing cars

Discussion of late fees for Covington seniors missing bills heats up council meeting

Atlanta airport worker’s body found in a river. Investigators still seeking answers years later

Woman faces more than 400 counts after allegedly defrauding metro Atlanta private school

Multi-state safe driving operation starts Monday, metro Atlanta sheriff announces participation

16-year-old admits killing teen in Covington ambush shooting

1 shot, 1 seriously injured in Newton County car crash

Former deputy fights violation of oath conviction after found not guilty of rape

Lawyers sue Newton County Sheriff’s office, allege pattern of open records violations

One seriously injured in double shooting at Newton County house party

Dozens of deputies guard closed metro Atlanta commission meeting after HR director suspended

3 arrested during sex trafficking investigation in metro Atlanta

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

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

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

State senator gets $450K for metro Atlanta agriculture center