A man sits behind bars after allegedly shooting an employee of a Newnan bar.

Kevintez Derelle Mathewis, 27, was arrested Saturday shortly after 1 a.m. at Fat Boys Bar and Grill and charged with aggravated assault with a firearm, according to an incident report. He’s in the Coweta County jail without bond and is awaiting a Dec. 25 court date.

Mathewis allegedly shot an employee after he was kicked out of the bar for agitating customers, police confirmed. Authorities quickly arrived and used a K-9 to arrest Mathewis.

The employee, who was shot in the chest, stomach, arm and thigh, is in the hospital recovering from his injuries.

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The gunman eventually surrendered.

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Banks County 0 mile sign is displayed on Old Federal Road, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Carnesville. The boundary between Banks and Franklin mysteriously moved to the east, allowing the Banks sheriff to claim he lives in the county and keep his job as the top lawman. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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