Covington News

07/19/2025

A man presumed responsible for a shooting at the Salem Walmart Road in December 2023 has been convicted by a Newton County jury.

STORY

A Newton County jury has deemed David Ruffin, Jr. guilty of several charges associated with shooting a local Walmart employee on Dec. 30, 2023.

07/18/2025

A HUGE shoutout to Deputy Matt Roberts for showing what true community service looks like! 💙

Deputy Roberts spotted an expecting mother stuck with a flat tire, stranded in the sweltering heat of a Georgia summer. Without hesitation, he pulled over and helped her change the tire — making sure she and her baby stayed safe and stress-free.

Thank you, Deputy Roberts, for your kindness, quick action and dedication to serving our Newton County community. It's moments like these that remind us heroes don’t always wear capes... sometimes, they wear a badge! 🚓

07/18/2025

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07/18/2025

🚨 WELFARE CHECK 🚨

Sarah Parker left her home at 9:42 a.m. on July 16, 2025. She is an adult; however, she left under less-than-ideal circumstances. Her parents are concerned there may be signs of sexual exploitation, and she did not have any known friends. Her welfare is a matter of concern.

If you have any information about this case, please contact Investigator J. Broce at [email protected] or call 678-625-1400.

07/18/2025

🚨 MISSING JUVENILE 🚨

Julius Welch was recently released from incarceration. His family was unaware of his release, as they were out of town at the time. They only learned of it when his probation officer contacted their residence. He has not been in contact with his family, and his current whereabouts are unknown. He is known to frequent the Covington area.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Investigator J. Broce at [email protected] or call 678-625-1400.

07/17/2025

"I found it appalling that a company, in the name of the almighty dollar, will say, ‘We don’t care what you want.'"

The Newton County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to oppose a request to annex a potential Jones Petroleum truck stop site into Social Circle city limits. The matter will go before the Social Circle planning commission next Tuesday.

STORY

NEWTON COUNTY – In a somewhat unsurprising decision, the Newton County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to oppose Social Circle’s request to annex a potential truck stop site.

07/17/2025

🚨 MISSING/POSSIBLY ENDANGERED PERSON LOCATED 🚨

Montesha Montgomery has been located. BOLO cancelled.

07/17/2025

A domestic dispute between husband, wife and son has left two dead and one facing murder charges.

STORY

NEWTON COUNTY – A domestic dispute between three family members left two dead and one facing murder charges.

07/17/2025

BREAKING: After two months on the run, 16-year-old Jayden Daniel was arrested in DeKalb County on Thursday morning by the Newton County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshal's Office in connection with the murder of his stepfather.

STORY

DEKALB COUNTY — On Thursday morning, 16-year-old Jayden Daniel was arrested in DeKalb County in connection with the May 13 murder of his stepfather, David Gay. The arrest concludes a two-month manhunt for the teenager.

07/17/2025

GA Highway 20 S at Oak Hill Road will be blocked for extended amount of time due to a vehicle accident. Seek an alternate route.

07/16/2025

🚨 RUNAWAY JUVENILE LOCATED 🚨

Eva Moore has been safely located. BOLO cancelled.