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‘The most destructive thing’: Kratom still being sold at convenience stores despite Georgia law

‘The most destructive thing’: Kratom still being sold at convenience stores despite Georgia law

A metro Atlanta woman says her husband's life spiraled out of control due to kratom addiction.

December 03, 2025 at 11:51 pm EST

Inmate may have staged suicide attempt as part of escape plan

Inmate may have staged suicide attempt as part of escape plan

December 03, 2025 at 6:38 pm EST

‘Armed and dangerous’ Rockdale inmate recaptured days after escaping from hospital

‘Armed and dangerous’ Rockdale inmate recaptured days after escaping from hospital

December 03, 2025 at 10:42 am EST

7-year-old boy found safe after being reported missing in Newton County

7-year-old boy found safe after being reported missing in Newton County

December 02, 2025 at 10:39 pm EST

Newton County Schools expands security policies for basketball games

Newton County Schools expands security policies for basketball games

December 02, 2025 at 10:23 am EST

‘So much love to give’: Pregnant woman’s family in mourning after deadly crash

‘So much love to give’: Pregnant woman’s family in mourning after deadly crash

November 29, 2025 at 7:59 pm EST

Pregnant woman, unborn baby killed in crash with suspected DUI driver ‘deserved a chance’

Pregnant woman, unborn baby killed in crash with suspected DUI driver ‘deserved a chance’

November 29, 2025 at 9:00 am EST

Pregnant passenger dies in crash believed to involve DUI driver, GSP says

Pregnant passenger dies in crash believed to involve DUI driver, GSP says

November 28, 2025 at 11:20 pm EST

‘Contraband cell phones:’ Drug trafficking network operating out of Georgia prison shut down

‘Contraband cell phones:’ Drug trafficking network operating out of Georgia prison shut down

November 07, 2025 at 2:24 pm EST

Man gave victim ‘Zombie’ drug that caused deadly overdose

Man gave victim ‘Zombie’ drug that caused deadly overdose

November 02, 2025 at 11:52 am EST

Covington police investigating death at Magnolia Heights apartments

3 injured after suspected drunken driver crashes into ambulance head on

Georgia store owner accused of embezzling $5 million arrested again in Florida

Newton County sued by former Animal Services director, claims retaliation for whistleblowing

Newton County Tax commissioner announces new express self-service tag renewal kiosk coming

City of Covington to convert movie studio into new utility services building

City where ‘Vampire Diaries’ was shot votes on ordinance to ban cemetery tours, filming

Man gets decades in prison for drug crimes in Newton County

Emory students, researchers hunt for Joro spiders in Newton County

Mother pleads guilty after leaving 13-month-old in hot car, whose body temp got to 107

Covington officials name new police chief

Covington ice rink contract still in effect, City Council to review amendments Monday

City of Covington ends funding for ice rink maintenance

Alan Jackson announces final star-studded concert before he retires from touring

City where ‘Vampire Diaries’ was shot wants restrictions on cemetery tours, filming

Covington police welcomes 5-year-old boy battling leukemia as honorary officer

Largest Target in metro Atlanta in over a decade coming soon

Metro Atlanta restaurant owner accused of embezzling $5 million, not paying employees

First-ever basic SWAT training class graduates in Newton County

Pedestrian killed while walking in roadway in Newton County