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Crime briefs: Theft turns green
Officers were called to the Kroger on U.S. Highway 278 last Friday regarding an alleged incident of shoplifting. They met in the manager's office with store manager Schawn Worman and Adrian Woods.
A veteran's story
In April 1917, America decided it was time to go "over there" into the trench warfare and killing grounds of The Great War, later remembered as World War I.
NCSS wins public relations awards
The Newton County School System Office of Public Relations has received national recognition for publications produced during the 2012-2013 school year.
Law officers form motorcycle club
The Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Club is no small organization, boasting more than 600 chapters and more than 20,000 members in 25 countries around the world.
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.
Lowest gas price - June 18
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.35 at Kroger, located at 5341 Ga. Highway 20 S near Brown Bridge Road.
Lowest gas price - June 17
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.47 at Chevron, located at 4134 Ga. Highway 212 and Ga. Highway 81.
Production error on page three
Due to a production error, page 3 of Sunday's Covington News is unreadable. We will re-print that page in Wednesday's edition. The full stories can be read online at CovNews.com.
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.
Main Street vision shared
Covington Mayor Ronnie Johnston has a big vision for Covington. He wants his city's downtown to be more popular than nearby Madison's, its Christmas displays to shine as brightly as Callaway Gardens,' its businesses to thrive, and its residents to be employed and entertained.
BOC plans tax increase
Newton County Chairman Keith Ellis heard residents' request for officials to find a way to balance next year's budget without raising the property tax rate, and he scrambled early last week to find an alternative.
2nd Friday concert series photos
Jazz saxophonist Chand Antonio Bennett and his band NEO4 played a free concert on the square Friday, as part of the Arts Association in Newton County's 2nd Friday concert series.
Clements Middle HonorRoll
The following students were named to the All-Year Honor Roll at Clements Middle School:
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.
Public safety officials plan blood drive
Working as a 911 center dispatcher for nearly six years, Stykes has heard tragedy in the voices of victims of accidents, crimes and fires, and he's done what he could to calm, reassure and aid them. When Stykes and his co-workers heard about the deaths of more than 20 people in the devastating May 31 tornadoes and storms in Oklahoma, they couldn't help directly but decided to host a blood drive to do their part.
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FBO decision still not reached
The Covington City Council had an airport work session Thursday, but an hour and a half later no consensus had been reached on the airport's future.
Short list out for fifth Alcovy judge
The Judicial Nominating Commission has chosen three finalists for the newly created fifth judgeship for the Alcovy Judicial Circuit:
City Council candidates to host open forum Tuesday
The four Covington city council candidates will answer questions from the public at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Covington City Hall.
Hey, Mr. Postman
Shane Williams began his career with the United States Postal Service in 1976 as a carrier in his hometown of Tucker. In August he became Covington's postmaster.
Short list for 5th Alcovy judge announced
Gov. Sonny Perdue's Judicial Nominating Commission has submitted recommendations to fill a new judgeship on the Superior Court of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit. Both judgeships were created this year by the General Assembly. The JNC submitted the following short list of names:
Testimony continues in Benson trial
The murder trail of Franklin Benson continued today with several witnesses for the state taking the stand. A forensic pathologist for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation testified about the condition of Leslyan Williams' body parts that were transported to the GBI for autopsy, saying the total weight of what the found of her body was just 35 lbs.
Phantom Folklore: Cemetery specters spook visitors
Click here to view a slideshow of Oxford Historical Cemetery and Tabernacle Cemetery.
Simultaneous motion
 Oxford College alumnus Angus Galloway will return to his alma mater on Oct. 15 for a reception opening his art exhibition at the school.
Ms. Senior Newton County
Lookin' lovely: Crowning of the 2009 Ms. Senior Newton County Newton County. Senior Services Inc. held their 3rd Annual Ms. Senior Newton County Pageant on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. at the Olive Swann Porter Auditorium. Theme for the pageant was "On Broadway." Contestants are from left to right: Mrs. Estelle Haley, Mrs. Annie Roby (second runner up), Mrs. Isabel Moure' (2009 Ms. Senior Newton County), Mrs. Rockie Butts (third runner ...
Newton Medical hosts Friday golf tournament for neonatal equipment
Newton Medical Center administrators and members of the NMC Auxiliary are inviting all golfers to the Auxiliary Autumn Action Golf Tournament Friday to benefit the hospital's new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Annual Daffodil Festival celebrates US pastimes
"Play Ball! America's Favorite Pastimes," is the theme for five days of colorful events during Georgia Perimeter College Newton Campus' annual Daffodil Festival and Fall Symposium. The events will be held Oct. 19-23 on the newly expanded campus at 239 Cedar Lane, Covington.
Benton House sets sail
Cards and camaraderie: Mayor Kim Carter presented a proclamation for Benton House, Covington's Senior Living Community, to Cathy Harville, executive director and Victoria Chandler, community relations director. The proclamation was to declare Cruise Week in recognition of Assisted Living Week held Sept. 13-19. The community celebrated by turning Benton House into a luxury cruise ship. Residents celebrated with a fabulous week of meals, games and entertainment. Residents' families, friends and local Covington ...
65 trees planted in first NeighborWoods project
Fairview Estates was one of "those" neighborhoods - the kind where the developer cuts down every tree in the neighborhood during construction and goes bankrupt before the street trees are ever planted.
Commissioner Henderson arrested for battery
District 4 Commissioner J.C. Henderson will not hold a press conference to discuss his arrest on Saturday evening on charges of battery.
SBA opens a third disaster center
The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that they are establishing a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Rockdale County. This will make the third
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