Miracle League receives $20,000For five years, the Miracle League of Newton County has been a simulcast host site for Chick-fil-A's Leadercast, not only showing the event live, but also using it as a fundraiser, receiving proceeds from ticket sales.
May 21, 2013
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Bryan
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BOC tasks staff with cutting budgetThe Newton County Board of Commissioners didn't make any major budget decisions Monday night, but asked the county manager and finance director to propose cuts and prepare two budgets for commissioners to study in two weeks.
May 21, 2013
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Gabriel
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County passes new gun-firing lawNewton County has new laws on where people are allowed to fire guns recreationally.
May 21, 2013
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Gabriel
Khouli
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Defective government"Hold on, my friends, to the Constitution and to the Republic for which it stands. Miracles do not cluster, and what has happened once in 6,000 years, may not happen again. Hold on to the Constitution, for if the American Constitution should fail, there will be anarchy throughout the world."
May 21, 2013
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Travis: How do teachers savor their summer? Let’s count the waysIn just a few days, the school year for Newton County children will be over. We'll see pictures of them rushing out of the schools' doors, cheering.
May 21, 2013
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Paula
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Yarbrough: They’re schools, not businesses, as teachers know wellDear Public School Teachers in Georgia:
May 21, 2013
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Lloyd Madison Lyda Jr.Mr. Lloyd Madison Lyda Jr., "Butch," 68, of Oxford, passed away May 19.
May 21, 2013
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Barbara Mull NormanMrs. Barbara Mull Norman, 61, of Covington, passed away May 20. Mrs. Norman was preceded in death by her father Hoyt Mull.
May 21, 2013
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OED unveils new high-tech officeThe new Covington-Newton County Office of Economic Development had its grand opening Tuesday, unveiling a conference room with state-of-the-art technology that will play a role in the recruitment and retention of industries and efforts to improve the local workforce.
May 21, 2013
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Gabriel
Khouli
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NCSO opens western precinctA vision that started more than two years ago came to fruition with the official grand opening Tuesday of the Newton County Sheriff's Office's western precinct.
May 21, 2013
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Amber
Pittman
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BOE OKs $1.2 million fix at FairviewA $1.2 million HVAC/roofing project for Fairview Elementary School has been approved, and Newton County Schools' contract with its natural gas supplier has been renewed.
May 21, 2013
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Danielle
Everson
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Education
Chamber hires new tourism directorA new face will be promoting Newton County to the rest of the world, as the chamber has hired local resident Jenny McDonald as its new tourism director.
May 21, 2013
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Gabriel
Khouli
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Business
Andre Byrd takes over Rams' baseballThe departure of Newton baseball coach Vincent Byams has left an opening at the head coaching spot for Newton baseball, a spot quickly filled by former Newton junior varsity head baseball coach and varsity assistant Andre Byrd.
May 21, 2013
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Andre Byrd takes over Rams' baseballThe departure of Newton baseball coach Vincent Byams has left an opening at the head coaching spot for Newton baseball, a spot quickly filled by former Newton junior varsity head baseball coach and varsity assistant Andre Byrd.
May 21, 2013
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Xavier
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Owens named AHS principalNewton High School Assistant Principal Sandra Owens has been named the new principal of Alcovy High School.
May 21, 2013
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Danielle
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Archive site resultsGoodell defends Spygate scandalBy Barry Wilner PHOENIX - In the face of congressional pressure over destroying evidence from the Spygate scandal, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell defended his actions Friday. Goodell also said he'd be willing to meet with Sen. Arlen Specter, who sent a letter to the commissioner the previous day asking why tapes shot by the New England Patriots in the cheating scandal were destroyed. "The reason I destroyed the tapes is they ...
February 03, 2008
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Hoops: M.L. King at NewtonCOVINGTON - As the Newton High boys fight for a playoff spot and the Lady Rams fight for their pride, both would fall short against M.L. King on Friday night.
February 03, 2008
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Brian Harper
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Crotts sets sights on Douglas' Senate seatAfter he was found ineligible to run for State Senate in 2006, former State Senator Mike Crotts moved to Covington where he announced on Thursday that he will again challenge Sen. John Douglas for the Republican Party nomination.
February 01, 2008
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Rachel Oswald
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Mayor meets with Perdue and GDOTAfter meetings with Gov. Sonny Perdue and the Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner last week, Mayor Kim Carter is optimistic the two officials will keep Covington in mind when they are considering future projects.
February 01, 2008
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Rachel Oswald
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New details emerge in double homicideNew details of last week's double murder of a young couple have surfaced as the Newton County Sheriff's Office continues its investigation of the case.
February 01, 2008
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Tyler Smith
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SpellboundStephanie Lightsey, eighth grade student at Clements Middle School, probably doesn't have to worry much with running spell check.
February 01, 2008
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Jennifer Long
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Housing tops discussion at Porterdale Candidate ForumThe dilemma of how to address dilapidated housing dominated questions from audience members at Tuesday night's Porterdale Candidate Forum.
February 01, 2008
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Rachel Oswald
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Panthers win wrestling dualsThe Indian Creek Middle School wrestling squad won the New Rock League Championship on Saturday at home.
February 01, 2008
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Hoops: Alcovy hoopsters split with SalemBy Josh Briggs For both the Alcovy boys and girls basketball programs, it's been an up and down season so far. And on Tuesday it was no different. The boys defeated Salem in a sub-region matchup, 45-40, while the girls were blown out yet again, 74-31. "This is the time of the year when you want to get guys ready for the playoffs," said Alcovy boys coach Eugene Brown. "Hopefully, we're ...
February 01, 2008
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Senior tax referendumDear editor: Newton County voters - including homeowners over 65 with "adjusted" incomes not exceeding $25,000 - should vote "NO" Feb. 5 on the referendum allowing an increased homestead exemption of up to $30,000 on the assessed evaluation of a home. This exemption would apply to school taxes only.
February 01, 2008
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Eva Sitton
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Hoops: Eastside at Alcovy PreviewOne thing will be certain after tonight when Eastside travels to neighboring Alcovy: It should be one heck of a boys basketball game.
February 01, 2008
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Jason Murdock
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Unique spot in Sunshine StateWhat does a Florida State Trooper and a mermaid have in common? Later this year, they will both be government employees of the Sunshine State.
February 01, 2008
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Harris Blackwood
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Ron Bradley's still got it after all these yearsOne might think after nearly a half-century in the same profession, the enthusiasm meter might dip just a little bit. The infectious smile might fade slightly. The all-encompassing welcome might not be as hearty as once before. But then again, one might not know Ron Bradley.
February 01, 2008
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The word worksLiving and working as pastor on the island of Antigua in the Caribbean has all perks that you might expect. My house on a hill has a sweeping view of the Caribbean out the back and a beautiful view of the island out the front.
February 01, 2008
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Missionary Andrew Johnston
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Collegiate baseball comes to CovingtonAs winter begins to fade and the spring months come to Covington this year, the change in scenery is not alone.
February 01, 2008
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