The Covington News

A former probation officer for the Department of Community Supervision (DCS) has been arrested on sex-related crimes. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced on Tuesday that 54-year-old Michael Smith of Covington was arrested on three counts of improper sexual contact by an employee or agent in the first degree. Smith was listed as a “former” officer in the GBI’s ne...

The murder case against a Covington man who shot and killed his wife’s stepfather at the couple’s wedding in 2024 will not be prosecuted, according to the Henry County District Attorney’s Office. According to Flint Judicial Circuit District Attorney Darius Pattillo, the case against Aaron White, 33, has been dropped.

The All-Cov News girls soccer team recognizes county-area athletes who had strong seasons on the pitch. Through annual awards, a first team, rising stars and honorable mentions, 23 local players earned honors.

A new ordinance that could hold parents/guardians criminally liable for their children’s actions has officially passed within Covington city limits. Council members voted 4-2 to pass the second and final reading of the parental accountability ordinance on Monday after weeks of deliberation spanning over the course of several meetings.

Before walking across the stage at the place they got their start, two of Eastside’s defensive anchors made their decisions known on what their next stop would be. Jameel McMichael and Christian Seymore became the final two Class of 2026 Eagles to sign their letters of intent to play college football on May 11.