Alabama Man Killed in Fiery Overnight Interstate Accident
GSP Provides Preliminary Information, Identifies Victim The following information was provided by the Georgia State Patrol regarding a fatal overnight accident on Interstate 85 North just before Exit 41. These are the preliminary findings from the crash investigation conducted by GSP Post 24 Newnan. The investigation remains ongoing. On July 26, 2025, at approximately 11:45 […]
Manhunt Ends with Suspect in Custody Once Again
Update – July 27th – Coweta County Booking information has been added at the bottom of the article. Community Members Report Sighting, Interaction Just after 6:45 PM, July, 26th, 2025, Coweta County E911 received a call from a resident in the area of Potts Rd and Rolling Hills Ln reporting they’d just seen a black […]
Suspect Takes CCSO on Pursuit Through Downtown Newnan
On July 8, 2025, a suspect led the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) on a high-speed pursuit through downtown Newnan, Georgia. The chase began when deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation, but the driver refused to comply and fled. The pursuit moved through several streets, with the suspect driving recklessly, endangering public safety. It ended when the suspect’s vehicle crashed near the intersection of East Broad Street and Perry Street. The suspect attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended by deputies. No injuries were reported, and the suspect faces multiple charges, including fleeing and attempting to elude, reckless driving, and other traffic-related offenses.
Results of June 18th Traffic Operation; 18 Arrests, Dozens of Citations
A June 18th, 2025 multi-agency Traffic Operation that centered around the I85 South Exit 41 ( Moreland ) off-ramp leads to 18 Arrests and dozens of citations.
FBI Arrests Newnan Couple for Millions in Covid Fraud
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the indictment and arrests of Earlisha Louis (44, Newnan, Georgia) and Somoza Louis (44, Newnan, Georgia) for one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud related to COVID-19 relief funds. If convicted, each faces up to 30 years in federal prison on each count. Earlisha Louis is also charged with two counts of illegal monetary transactions. Each of those counts carry a maximum penalty of 3 years in federal prison. The indictment also notifies the pair that the United States intends to forfeit a residence and $1,705,553.80, which are alleged to be traceable to the proceeds of the offense.
17 Year Old Arrested for DUI with Open Containers in Vehicle
Booking records indicate that the Georgia State Patrol arrested 17 year old Ava Joy Johnson on June 11th after a Trooper witnessed Johnson fail to maintain lane, leading to a DUI investigation.
Regional Taskforce Host Traffic Operation in Coweta County
Units from multiple agencies that make up the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety ( GoHS ) Regional Taskforce carried out a traffic operation in Coweta County Wednesday night. The operation centered around the southbound exit ramp ( Exit 41 – Moreland ) on Interstate 85 / South Highway 29.
Eight Children Present in Vehicles During DUI Arrests Last Week
From June 9th through June 13th, four DUI suspects were arrested with children present in their vehicles. The suspects received additional serious charges including serious injury by vehicle and hit and run.
Community Members Add Voice to Peaceful Protest on Crowded Square
Members of the local community took part Saturday in part of national day of planned protest under the banner of ” No King “.
According to casual counts over 150 community members representing all ages and demographics joined together with signs and banners on the Court Square to lend their voice to their common cause in denouncing President Trump and the current immigration actions being preformed by ICE agents across the nation.
Woman Shopping at Publix Robbed of Wallet While Shopping, Two Atlanta Men Arrested
On May 30th, 2025, at around 11:30 AM, a local woman was shopping at the Publix Grocery Store at 1111 Lower Fayetteville Rd in Newnan. By the end of her shopping trip she would notice that her wallet was missing from her purse and requested that Publix staff review surveillance video after reporting having had a strange interaction with at least one male while shopping.