Articles By Author - Amber Pittman
Measroch facing sex charges in Cobb in Jordan Aaron case
Joshua Harry Measroch, 21, the college student who was charged in Newton County with interference with child custody and obstruction of an officer in the case of missing 13-year-old Jordan Marie Aaron, has been additionally charged in Cobb County with four felonies, including child molestation, statutory rape and enticing a child.
Swim League gets started
The Rockdale Swim League is just getting started, and many kids are unable to get to every meet, but nonetheless the coaches are pleased with the effort.
As American as apple pie
I know I've written about baseball here before, but that was when I was telling you how to enjoy a game on the cheap. Now I want to recommend putting some cash down and enjoying a Braves game this weekend with your Pops – OR, getting him tickets to go enjoy it without his lovely family there to whine for hotdogs and nachos. I once gave tickets as a gift and they have this amazing ...
Super Dad!
Fernbank Museum is always a good idea, but on Sunday, they might be working on their best idea ever: Superhero Day! Dress as your favorite superhero – this means grownups, too – and play games, listen to kid-friendly music, do hero crafts, check out the Georgia Bubbleman (what kid doesn't LOVE bubbles?), watch some cartoons, learn how to create the perfect superhero and participate in a superhero costume contest. Come on, you can't read that ...
Frogs and marshmallows
Chill out on the north shore of Sibley Pond Friday night to roast marshmallows and listen to stories around the campfire. When the sun goes down and the night creatures come out, put on your walking shoes and take a ranger-led walk around the shores to visit with frogs and any other creepy swamp creatures that happen to be out and making noise. I have it on good account that horror movie creatures are drawn ...
‘We named the dog Indiana’
It's Father's Day weekend and what better way to honor your dad then by taking him to The Fox for a showing of the classic action movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." All guys love this movie and consider it one of the best movies ever, and certainly, the best one in the Indiana Jones series. I'm partial to "Temple of Doom," but was told (by a guy) that I am an idiot for thinking ...
Smooth sounds of summer
I have always been a fan of music, but you know what I like almost as much as music? Free stuff! So there isn't much better than free music. Since the Arts Association in Newton County is awesome and loves us all, they make sure we can get our free music fix several times a year. The lunchtime concerts may have ended, but the second Friday evening concerts are just starting out. Friday at 7 ...
Dear ol' Dad
My dad has always been notoriously difficult to shop for. He has that whole "There's nothing I want" thing going on, which is both infuriating and confusing for someone like me, who keeps an ongoing Amazon wish list – just in case.
NCSO deputy arrested for DUI
A Newton County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested and charged with DUI Thursday evening.
An evening with Will
I'm a fan of Shakespeare, always have been – yeah, I was THAT kid in high school; the one who got extra credit for bringing her complete unabridged works to class. Don't judge me. Maybe because of that geek in me, The New American Shakespeare Tavern is like mother's milk, but it doesn't mean you have to be a Brit Lit nerd to enjoy a night out at this joint, the only one like it ...
Waking the Dead
It might sound a little morbid to some, but Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta is a beautiful – not to mention historical AND haunted – place, and it's going to be a favorite haunt for some this weekend with the annual Tunes from the Tombs event. Wander the historic cemetery and check out the monuments, mausoleums and gardens, and listen to music from tons of different artists scattered around the cemetery. It's a little weird, I ...
Yellow River Jams
If music is truly what feelings sound like, then Porterdale will be home to some amazing feelings this weekend when the annual Homegrown Jazz by the River returns. This event is crazy fun every year. You're encouraged to bring blankets and a picnic and cop a squat near the river to enjoy the music. Hosted by the Washington Street Community Center, the proceeds go to help them out, which is awesome – it's like an ...
Parrot Heads unite!
There's something about warm weather that lends itself to silly little ditties about cheeseburgers and margaritas. If you're a Parrot Head you'll get the reference, if not, you'll still enjoy A1A, a premier Jimmy Buffett tribute band that's playing in Olde Town Conyers this weekend. A crowd favorite, the band typically sells out quickly, but there are still tickets available for pavilion and lawn seating. Get there at 6 p.m. when the doors open and ...
The cowboy life
Ever wanted to pretend to be a cowboy? Then don your hat and head out to the Shady Dale Rodeo this weekend! There will be enough giant belt buckles, cowboy hats and bucking animals to grant your wish for the cowboy life. This isn't a bunch of dudes with a horse, bull and a couple of sheep either. The Shady Dale Rodeo is the real deal, and has been for the last three decades. The ...
A Pinterest-ing Summer
It's already started: that muggy heat that makes staying inside sometimes preferable to attempting to breathe the sticky air outside. But what to do with these long summer days when you're stuck inside? You could always draw the blinds and watch reruns of "Jersey Shore," while enjoying the nice air conditioning, but one can only take so much Snooki before the desire to set yourself on fire outweighs the desire to have a nice summer. ...
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Complaint by Meadors wont be investigated
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission has found no probable cause to investigate claims made against former Alcovy High School principal LaQuanda Carpenter by Newton County Board of Education member Jeff Meadors.
Crime Briefs: That’s just the way she shops
Two Covington women were charged with shoplifting from the Salvation Army Tuesday afternoon. Employees of the store watched as two women, later identified as Josephine Gilley Jones and Stephanie Lynn Harris, allegedly removed several pieces of clothing and concealed them in a white purse. When officers questioned the women initially, they both said there were no clothes inside the zipped up white purse. But when they were separated, the story changed. Harris reportedly told officers ...
Local charged with 192 counts
Several people have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of forgery after reportedly stealing checks from a Conyers business.
Woman charged with 192 counts of forgery
Several people have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of forgery after reportedly stealing checks from a Conyers business.
Local caregiver charged with murder
A Covington woman has been charged with murder after the death of a mentally-challenged patient for whom she was the caretaker.
Crime briefs: Don't leave your car alone
Two women were arrested and cited for disorderly conduct Saturday morning after a fight involving a car and an unpaid loan.
Sunday fire total loss for local family
A Woodland Ridge Circle home was declared a total loss after a fire destroyed it early Sunday morning.
E-SPLOST can make our schools better
My mother always tells me people should avoid two topics: religion and politics. While I'm typically not a rule-follower per se, I agree with her on this. However, I'm going to break that rule right now and say that while most people like to pontificate on the "liberal media," I am pretty conservative about a lot of things – especially when it comes to my money.
Pittman: Put me in coach!
I was talking to a co-worker a couple of weeks ago and made the comment that I basically had two full-time jobs, working at The News and as a full-time mommy. That was before I decided to be super smart and stretch myself even thinner by signing my 4-year-old son up for Wee Ball.
Bloody family feud over missing coins
A 52-year-old Covington man was arrested after reportedly assaulting his step-son for an alleged theft of money from his room.
Woman chases roommate with spoons
A Covington woman was charged with disorderly conduct after reportedly chasing her roommate with a "bouquet of spoons wrapped with a rubber band."
Man spits at officers, defiles car
A Covington man was arrested early Sunday morning, after reportedly hitting a parked car with his car, then physically fighting with officers when they approached him at The Depot.
Man accidentally shoots self
A 75-year-old Covington man accidentally shot himself early Thursday morning, while getting ready for work.
Crime Briefs: Pants in the trunk
A man driving without his pants was arrested late Saturday night for DUI. Officers noticed a car being driven by Tyler Ryan Campbell driving erratically and stopped the driver. When the officer approached the vehicle, he noticed that Campbell was wearing only his underwear. When questioned, Campbell reportedly told the officer, "Yeah, I know, I pulled out in front of that car, and I know I must look silly, but I fell into the lake ...
Couple’s fight leads to kitchen fire
A fight between a couple led to a kitchen fire Tuesday morning at a home at the intersection of Newton Drive and Adams Street.
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