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Great American Cleanup coming soon

The local community will team up once again Saturday to help Covington stay beautiful through The Great American Cleanup.

March 20, 2012 | Nicole Goetz | Columnists

Happy retirement

The Social Circle school system is considered by many to be one of the best in the state. Granted it's a small system, but excellence still has to be learned and earned.

March 10, 2012 | Covington News Editorial Board | Our Thoughts

Our heroes

Victory isn't defined by wins or losses. It is defined by effort. If you can truthfully say, 'I did the best I could, I gave everything I had,' then you're a winner."

March 10, 2012 | Covington News Editorial Board | Our Thoughts

Let them sag

One of the things that seems to upset most people's sensibilities is seeing young boys and men walking around with their pants at half mast and their underwear showing.

March 08, 2012 | Covington News Editorial Board | Our Thoughts

One of the issues we continually bring attention to is the litter problems we have in Newton County. It seems to us that as we try to grow economically, prospective businesses might have second thoughts when they see our litter.

March 08, 2012 | Covington News Editorial Board | Our Thoughts

Show me the money

Budgeted billing is a good idea The Covington City Council voted Monday to allow budgeted utility billing for its customers. We applaud this decision and believe it was the wise and fair thing to do, especially during our current economic downturn. The new system should be in effect by July 1. Now it will be up to the city's utility customers to take advantage of this opportunity to control their monthly expenses and plan ahead. ...

January 15, 2012 | Covington News Editorial Board | Our Thoughts

Chamber of honors

The Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce held its annual membership meeting Thursday at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield. You can find pictures of the event in today's paper.