Covington News

09/03/2026

Newton County’s 2026 property tax bills are now available to view and pay online at www.newtoncountytax.com, and printed tax bills are being mailed to property owners.

09/03/2026

He fought valiantly during the Siege of Savannah and during the American victory at the Battle of Kettle Creek. But when American Revolution patriot Jacob Mercer finally settled down with his wife, Jael, it was in the quiet town of Shady Dale where…

He fought valiantly during the Siege of Savannah and during the American victory at the Battle of Kettle Creek. But when American Revolution patriot Jacob Mercer finally settled down with

09/03/2026

Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown came before the Board of Commissioners Tuesday night seeking $1 million in funding for roof repairs. Instead, commissioners directed him to use money collected in a Sheriff’s Office revenue fund to make the repairs …

Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown came before the Board of Commissioners Tuesday night seeking $1 million in funding for roof repairs. Instead, commissioners directed him to use money collected in

09/01/2026

A woman found guilty of murdering and dismembering a 19-year-old South Dakota teenager in 2016 has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

09/01/2026

🚨 RUNAWAY JUVENILES 🚨

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Terell Roche and Litteral Lewis ran away from their residence on Brighton Drive after their mom confronted one of the brothers about an issue in the home on August 31, 2026.

If you have any information regarding the juveniles’ whereabouts, please contact Investigator Alberto at 678-625-1429 or [email protected].

08/31/2026

A woman accused in the grisly 2016 murder and dismemberment of a 19-year-old girl was found guilty on all counts against her in a jury trial Monday.

08/29/2026

🚨 RUNAWAY JUVENILE UPDATE (Updated Sept. 1, 11:25 a.m.): Royciya Parker has been located. Our agency has canceled this BOLO.

08/27/2026

A trial date date for Commission Chairman Marcello Banes and suspended commissioner Stephanie Lindsey has been set for Dec. 7 in U.S. District Court. The order was issued Aug. 20 by U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May.

A trial date date for Commission Chairman Marcello Banes and suspended commissioner Stephanie Lindsey has been set for Dec. 7 in U.S. District Court. The order was issued Aug. 20

08/27/2026

A Covington Police Department officer was arrested Wednesday evening on charges that he misused the department’s license plate reader technology.

08/25/2026

Newton County is joining communities across Georgia in a program to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs through the launch of the Foundational Leadership & Entrepreneur X-perience (FLEX) program.