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Phillips, Cole join The News

The Covington News has welcomed two new editors. Janet Phillips will step in as editor and Crystal Cole as news editor.

April 27, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL

Former Alcovy student wins award

The Georgia Press Educational Foundation has selected Arielle Coambes of Covington to receive the Morris Newspaper Corporation Honor Scholarship of $2,000 for the 2013-2014 academic year.

April 27, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL

Jessicakes bakery opens in Covington

Anyone with a sweet tooth will be happy to know that a new cake shop has come to town, and the public is invited to taste a variety of made-from-scratch cakes and other desserts at a grand opening on Saturday.

April 27, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL

Crime: Double trouble from texting

Deputies answered a call regarding a domestic dispute April 21 and arrested Timothy Ryan Willard, 24, for false imprisonment.

April 27, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL

Traffic blocked at 36 and Henderson Mill Rd.

There has been an accident at Ga. Highway 36 and Henderson Mill Road. Three cars are still in the roadway and the Georgia State Patrol is currently working the accident. Expect delays.

April 26, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL

Third man takes plea in Nichols murder

A third man pleaded guilty Thursday to charges stemming from the 2009 murder of 38-year-old Andrew "Drew" Nichols.

April 26, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL

Lowest gas price - April 26

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.29 at Kroger, located at 5341 Ga. Highway 20 S near Brown Bridge Road.

April 26, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL

NCSS wants to expand epidemiology

Newton County School System officials are working to find a way to offer its pioneering epidemiology course, now offered at Newton High School, to more students in the school system. But there are still some kinks that need to be ironed out before that can happen.

April 25, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL

Community mourns loss of Moore

James Stanley Moore Sr. was heading to work at SRG Global Wednesday morning, just like the quality control engineer had for almost 40 years, when another vehicle crossed into his lane, ending the 59-year-old's life.

April 25, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL

Unemployment drops again

Newton County's unemployment rate of 9.4 percent in March is the lowest since November 2008, - before the housing market crash fully hit Newton County - according to the labor department.

April 25, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL

Driver faces homicide charges

The woman who is accused of striking and killing 12-year-old Lynneah Browning with her car in late 2012 has been charged with homicide by vehicle and improper lane usage.

April 25, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL

Newborn’s hosts Horneyhead Festival

Newborn's annual Horneyhead Festival takes place Saturday, and the unique event is a fitting choice for a place that labels itself "A Town with Characters."

April 25, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL

Concert luncheons to return

The square will once again be filled with the sound of music during the month of May as the Newton County Arts Association hosts its Luncheon Concerts series on square park, starting Thursday.

April 25, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL

Local woman celebrates 101st birthday

Nell Nixon celebrated her 101 birthday with friends April 22 at her home in Covington. Attending were Lula V. Smith, Kathy Brown, Pamela Vaughn and caregiver Julie. Smith and Nixon have been friends for more than 50 years, sharing many memories of traveling and spending quality time together.

April 25, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL

Georgia Service Guild of Covington wins GFWC Silver Cup

The Georgia Federated Woman's Club Georgia Service Guild of Covington has won the GFWC Silver Cup, the organization's highest honor, for the second year in a row.

April 25, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL

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Lowest gas price - Feb. 20

The lowest gas price in Covington today $3.63 for regular at the Marathon Station at Ga. Highway 11 and Ga. Highway 142.

February 20, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL

A sordid twist on Valentine’s Day lovers

Two high school friends were arrested on Valentine's Day, charged with pimping and prostitution.

February 19, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL

Student’s path from Pakistan leads to Oxford

Oxford College sophomore Falak Mawani is a hardworking student who is very involved on campus and highly respected among students, faculty and staff. One has to wonder what made her who she is today.

February 19, 2013 | Nicole Goetz | LOCAL

Covington council welcomes new manager

The Covington City Council welcomed its new city manager Monday, approved new speed limits for two neighborhoods, donated a vehicle to the Newton County College and Career Academy and took another step toward having a compressed natural gas fueling facility.

February 19, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL

County contractor had no biz license

One of the county's contractors, Durden's Lawn Maintenance, finally renewed its business license Monday after the issue came up at a recent Board of Commissioners meeting, but records show that the company has routinely failed to renew its business license on time over the years and appeared to even operate without a business license.

February 19, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL

Welch sponsors bill limiting EBT use

State Rep. Andy Welch, R-McDonough, has introduced H.B. 138, which would limit where some Electronic Benefit Transfer cards can be used and what they can be used to purchased.