Covington News

Two people were found shot dead Tuesday inside a Newton County home in what investigators are calling a double homicide, authorities said.

Between Saturday, Jan. 21, and Friday, Jan. 27, the Barnesville police department made five arrests: Andrew McCook, 20, 143 Woodall Lane, Milner, disorderly conduct and criminal trespass; Stephanie Williams, 45, 117 Hwy.

Henry Odom of Monticello was arrested last week and charged with aggravated assault, according to an incident report by the Monticello Police Department .

Friday is National Wear Red Day as the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women effort educates women on heart health.

Shop For Change has launched at http://www.s4change.com and will offer their customers new, used, remade and handmade items.

A Bridgeton man's murder trial is set to begin next month in Covington, Ga., regarding the case of a 28-year-old former Rosenhayn man found stabbed and beaten to death in his home in March 2008.