On Tuesday evening, the Newton City Council approved a new city seal following four years of discussion and planning. Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller kickstarted the process in 2020 when she decided the ...

NEWTON COUNTY, Texas — A 49-year-old Bon Wier man was killed in an officer-involved shooting on Highway 190 West near County Road 4002, Newton County Sheriff Colton Havard confirmed to 12News.

NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Newton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Marcello Banes and District 3 Commissioner Stephanie Lindsey from their respective positions last week.