Articles By Author - Danielle Everson
Officer, deputy, nurse help save man
A man who went into cardiac arrest while driving near Walmart on Industrial Boulevard Monday is recuperating after a Covington police officer, an off-duty Newton County Sheriff's deputy, and a nurse from an Atlanta hospital helped to revive him after an accident.
NCSS announces transfer options
The Newton County School System has announced parents' options to transfer students for the 2013-2014 school year.
Oxford negotiating with Verizon
Cellphone reception for Verizon customers in Oxford and the surrounding communities may get a little better, as the city and company are in negotiations about adding an antenna to the city's water tower, which may boost Verizon cellphone signals in the area.
New dad thrilled with baby boy
Father's Day came early for Michael Cronan Jr., 26, who welcomed his first child into the world with his wife Tori, at the Newton Medical Center last week.
Mansfield Club revs up tornado relief
After a tornado touched down in Mansfield in April, leaving several homes and businesses damaged, the small town was left to pick up the pieces. On Saturday, the community gathered to continue doing just that as the Mansfield Women's Club hosted an Open Car Show and Chili Cook-off to raise money for the victims.
FBC of Covington hosts summer events
Jousting, castles and tricksters are usually not thought of while attending Vacation Bible School, but they will all be a part of this year's VBS presentation, " Kingdom Chronicles: Standing Strong in the Batt for Truth," at First Baptist Church of Covington next week. The church plans to act out Bible stories with puppets and actors on its medieval-castle themed stage in the sanctuary, teaching youth about not being fooled by tricksters and believing in ...
Newton High administrators all moved in
Efforts to move an entire high school are continuing as the staff and faculty at Newton High School continue to pack and transfer items from their old school building to the new Newton High that will open in August.
The nontraditional student
Two plus two doesn't equal four anymore. At least that's what Susan Hale, a nontraditional college student, believes now that she has gone back to school to finish her college degree with hopes of becoming a dental hygienist.
Local pantry needs food donations
School is out for summer in Newton County, and a number of families are loading up their vehicles with packed bags and children to head off on family vacations and road adventures.
NCSS schools compete in ‘Lots2Give’
You can help three of Newton County's schools win up to $20,000 by voting for their video entries in the Big Lots "Lots2Give" program, or by donating money while shopping at Big Lots.
Gallery offers Arty Art Camp and other programs
Students expressed their creativity on canvas, crafting robots with watercolors and other knick-knacks Monday at Arty Art Camp, hosted by the Southern Heartland Art Gallery.
Sweet SCOOPS chocolate camp
Children experienced chocolate, candy and cheer at SCOOPS Tuesday as they attended "Chocolate Camp," creating chocolate-covered sweets and goodies at the ice cream parlor.
Local schools seek votes in 'Lots2Give'
You can help three of Newton County's schools win up to $20,000 by voting for their video entry in the Big Lots "Lots2Give" program, or by donating money while shopping at Big Lots.
Eye doctor conducts new cataract procedure
Abbott, a global health care company, recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved launching a new treatment for cataract patients in the United States, and a local optical facility has already conducted the procedure.
Archive By Author - Danielle Everson
Pros, cons of filming “Vampire Diaries”
Covington City Council members agreed to form a committee at their next meeting that would address filming issues in neighborhoods after several residents and businesses discussed the pros and cons of having "The Vampire Diaries" film in Covington. Mayor Ronnie Johnston told the council that he would like them to bring in suggestions of who should serve on a committee that would primarily focus on setting guidelines for filming crews in the city. Johnston said ...
City to add sidewalk to Carlton Trail
Covington City Council unanimously approved at their meeting Monday to amend their 2012-2013 fiscal year budget to add a sidewalk on Carlton Trail, after citizens voiced their concerns about adding the sidewalk for what some council members say has been more than 10 years.
Crime briefs: Fruit stand burglarized
Money and meat were reportedly stolen from Covington's well-known fruit stand over the weekend.
More details on high progress schools
Several administrators responded to recently being named as Reward Schools by the Georgia Department of Education's new four-part list created as a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
History opens its doors
The home formerly known as Whitehall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will now serve as a bed and breakfast and event facility in Covington.
Alcovy CASA to hold auction and car show
Muscle cars, motorcycles and low riders will be just a few of the vehicles driving to a car show charity fundraiser for the Newton, Rockdale and Walton County Court Appointed Special Advocates for Abused and Neglected Children in Covington next weekend.
Last of early voting draws a crowd
Early voting lines wrapped around the Newton County Administration Building Friday as residents tried to cast their vote before Nov. 6.
Crime briefs: Women fight over parking
Two women were charged with disorderly conduct after a disagreement over a parking space that turned physical. An officer with the Covington Police Department responded to Johnson Drive around 8 p.m. on Wednesday after receiving a call about a fight.
Outdoor burning open to citizens in city limits
The Covington Fire Department has announced that burning season is now open to the city of Covington within the city limits.
Women steal $500 in Kroger groceries
Covington police caught up with two women after they reportedly stole shopping carts full of groceries from Kroger and Walmart on Saturday.
UGA students to design study Porterdale
A group of students and faculty with the University of Georgia's College of Environment and Design plans to hold a public design session with the city of Porterdale.
Women steal Georgia Dawg hat
5-finger discount on Dawg items A deputy with the Newton County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about shoplifting at the Dollar General located on Ga. Highway 20 on Thursday. An employee told the deputy two white females with an infant came into the store. One of the women took a Georgia Bulldog cap and put it in her purse. The employee said the women may have also taken other items off of the Georgia ...
A bevy of new computers come to library
Citizens who visit the Newton County Library to use their computers now have some new computers available for browsing the web.
Still unclear if city probation co. took $
The city of Covington will put policy changes in place after receiving results from an audit performed on the former probation services company at an Oct. 15 council meeting. However, there is still no clear answer as to if funds were mishandled by the previous company.
Crime: Man shoplifts, gets away on bike
Covington police responded to the Raceway located on U.S. Highway 278 after receiving a call about shoplifting on Wednesday around 9 p.m. Dispatch informed police that three black men left the store traveling toward Old Atlanta Highway riding bicycles, after one of the males reportedly stole from the store.
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