Coweta County woman arrested for $7K child support scam involving random baby
A Coweta County woman is accused of scamming an ex-boyfriend out of $7,000 in child support for a baby that was neither his nor hers.
Bodycam video shows Coweta County K-9 Kilo nabbing wanted felon after high-speed chase
Coweta County K-9 Kilo, who survived being shot in 2023, successfully apprehended a wanted convicted child molester following a high-speed chase.
Carrollton couple arrested in retail receipt scam
Newnan Police are warning retailers to keep a sharp eye on returns this time of year after the bust of the couple accused in a receipt scam.
Coweta County kindergarten teacher arrested for shoplifting at Target
Coweta County kindergarten teacher Melissa Bedenbough was suspended after being arrested for allegedly shoplifting Legos from a Newnan Target.
Griffin man arraigned on sprawling federal dogfighting, pandemic fraud probe
Norman Dixson faces 28 federal felony counts tied to dogfighting, animal cruelty, PPP fraud, and unemployment insurance fraud.
Newnan father who terrorized family for more than 20 years sentenced
Jason Bryant pleaded guilty to multiple violent domestic abuse charges spanning more than 20 years.
Newnan firefighters lift stranded deer after month long ordeal
Firefighters used a 70-foot ladder truck and rope gear to rescue a deer trapped for a month in a retention pond.
Two women dead in 'pretty horrific' slaying in Coweta County; 25 year old arrested at scene
Authorities in Coweta County are investigating a homicide after two people were found dead inside a home on Little Road Thursday night.
LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races
Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.
University of West Georgia-Newnan student arrested on child porn charges
The Coweta County Sheriff's Office says his arrest came after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children of what law enforcement has termed a particularly egregious video involving children.
Secret Service tip leads to child exploitation arrest in Sharpsburg
A U.S. Secret Service tip led Coweta County deputies to arrest 27-year-old Sean McCarthy of Sharpsburg on child exploitation charges after seizing electronic devices believed to contain illicit material.
Newnan teen accused of stabbing 15-year-old boy
A Newnan teen is recovering after being stabbed several times in a fight. Newnan police say they’ve arrested the attacker, another teen.
Coweta County man arrested for pistol-whipping clerk during armed robbery
Coweta County deputies arrested Andrew Jackson Chitwood after he allegedly robbed a Shell gas station clerk at gunpoint and struck the victim with a pistol.
Senoia father arrested on child sexual exploitation charges after federal tip
A 40-year-old Senoia man was arrested on child sexual exploitation charges after a federal tip led Coweta County investigators to his home.
Coweta County bike drive meets goal after overnight wave of support
Southside Toys for Tots will distribute the bikes to local families in need before Christmas.
Winning $980M Mega Millions ticket sold at Newnan Publix
One metro Atlanta resident is waking up a multimillionaire after winning the largest Mega Millions jackpot in Georgia history — but their identity may never be revealed.
Motorcyclist airlifted after crash with commercial vehicle in Coweta County
A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was flown to Grady Memorial Hospital after the collision.
New Jersey man shot by Newnan police charged after struggle with officer over gun
A man who was shot during a struggle with a police officer in Newnan has been charged, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Woman attempts to elude deputies after leaving scene of accident, sheriff's office says
A 24-year-old East Point woman fled the scene of an accident on I-85 and then refused to pull over for law enforcement in Coweta County, according to authorities.
Coweta County bike giveaway short on funds as Christmas deadline nears
Coweta County’s annual Bike Build Off has only raised half of its $13,000 goal to build 300 bicycles.