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Six students from Cousins Middle School have been selected to participate in this year's District Honor Band.
December 14, 2007
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Jennifer Long
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WASHINGTON - There is something about visiting the president's house that leaves one in awe. I had a chance to go to the White House on the regular tour for the purpose of seeing the Christmas decorations.
December 14, 2007
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Harris Blackwood
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A man was robbed at gunpoint late Monday night at his residence on Blackwell Street, the second robbery in Covington in a week.
December 12, 2007
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Tyler Smith
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Thieves have not been particularly picky recently in Newton County and Covington as they have made off with a variety of electronics, a pair of toenail clippers, sneakers and even electric shopping carts.
December 12, 2007
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Tyler Smith
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Recent articles published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution detail exactly how much lottery money goes toward education and how much lottery administrators give themselves in bonuses.
December 12, 2007
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Jennifer Long
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A little over a month since Gov. Sonny Perdue's mandate that 61 north Georgia counties must cut their water consumption levels by 10 percent, Newton County has decreased its levels by 6.3 percent. However, when recent population growth is factored in, on a per water customer basis, the county has actually seen consumption levels decrease by over 10 percent from this time one year ago. This does mean though that ...
December 12, 2007
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Rachel Oswald
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Local painter and former state government official Arline Chapman has announced her candidacy for Porterdale Councilman Perry Barnett's vacated seat.
December 12, 2007
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Rachel Oswald
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Jamon Hawkins scored a team-high 22 points to help the Rams rally back from a four-point halftime deficit against Salem, 61-50, on Saturday evening at Newton High School.
December 12, 2007
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Brian Harper
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OXFORD - It was just one of those days for the Oxford College Eagles on Saturday. Their struggles continued as they were dealt yet another loss, this time at the hands of the talented Cobras from Caldwell (N.C.) Community College, 73-40. The Cobras (9-2) jumped out early and often to a commanding 11-0 count with stellar play from freshman Carlton Smith (16 points) and sophomore Athalie Rivera. In fact, Oxford's first basket ...
December 12, 2007
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Robert Lougee
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By William Kates CANASTOTA, N.Y. - He had a boxing resume that could stand beside the greatest in his sport. Yet, Larry Holmes always seemed to have to justify himself as a champion. There was no need for explanations Tuesday. Holmes received the ultimate validation when he took his place in the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Joining him in the 2008 class were 11 others boxers and ring personalities chosen ...
December 12, 2007
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 MCDONOUGH - The Eastside varsity wrestling squad placed second among 32 teams from seven different counties during the 36th Annual South Metro Invitational on Friday and Saturday at Union Grove High School.
December 12, 2007
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Eric McDonald
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"The good-old days..." "The way things used to be..." "Kids these days..." These sentiments all echo the inevitable relationship between the older generation and the young one growing up in its footsteps. The old fades away and a newer, harsher reality wells up in its place - all in unceasing wave after generational wave. This relationship between past and future plays a central role in the Coen Brothers' film adaptation ...
December 12, 2007
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Robert Lamb
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Since moving into the new building on Floyd Street nine years ago, Newton County Library employees have established a few holiday traditions for children in the area.
December 12, 2007
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Jennifer Long
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The Friends of the Newton County Library is sponsoring a Gift Tree just inside the lobby at the Newton County Library. The tree is decorated with colorful paper ornaments each listing a type of book or audio-visual item with the amount it takes to purchase the item. Anyone can donate the suggested amount to the library to purchase a title in his name or to honor someone.
December 12, 2007
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In the case of Mi Tierra, a delightful Cuban restaurant located on Ga. Highway 20, Castro's loss is Newton County's gain. Owners William Carrerra and Mercedes Hernandez emigrated from Havana, Cuba, to the U.S. 12 years ago. After observing a decided absence of authentic Cuban cuisine in the area and attracted to the county's recent growth, the couple decided to open up their first restaurant last month. The couple decided ...
December 12, 2007
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Rachel Oswald
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