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Council seats up for election in 2013
Though there are no county, state or federal elections in 2013, all of the cities in Newton County have council seats up for election.
Railroad crossings to be paved over
Drivers will no longer have to stop at many of those pesky railroad crossing stop signs in the county as the Newton County Public Works department is paving over five of the crossings over the next several days.
Zorro doesn’t lack music, action
If you're a fan of swashbuckling señors and singing señoritas, the Alliance Theatre's musical performance of "ZORRO" is the perfect fit (it's so perfect, some of the señors sing and one of the señoritas even swashbuckles).
‘Les Miserables’ opening
With a cast of more than 100 strong, the Oxford Youth Singers are mounting the epic musical "Les Miserables." The show runs Thursday and Friday, April 18 and 19, at 7 p.m., with a Sunday matinée performance April 21 at 3 p.m. at Porter Auditorium on Newton County High School's campus.
National Council of Negro Women chartered locally
The Rockdale/Newton County Section of the National Council of Negro Women will be officially chartered May 11.
BOC to hold work session tonight
The Newton County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session tonight at 6:30 p.m., prior to their 7 p.m. meeting.
Free military panel to be held in Oxford
Oxford's second annual military panel will take place at 5:30 p.m. April 17, at Oxford College Chapel. The free event will feature a special panel with men and women who have served in the United States Military.
Mansfield’s Sam Wolaver to be Featured During Young Harris College Fine Arts Season Finale
Young Harris College music education major Sam Wolaver, of Mansfield is one of five talented seniors in the YHC band program that will be featured during the YHC Concert Band's performance on Tuesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. in Glenn Auditorium of the Clegg Fine Arts Building on the YHC campus. Wolaver is a graduate of Eastside High School.
Lowest gas price - April 16
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.28 at Citgo, located at 14625 Highway 36 and Willow Springs Drive.
Lowest gas price - April 15
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.29 at Kroger, located at 3139 U.S. Highway 278 NE near Pace Street.
Bioscience center in Stanton Springs
The state is in negotiations to purchase 6.7 acres of property in Stanton Springs industrial park to build the previously-promised $14 million Georgia BioScience Training Center.
4-H summer camp spots are filling up
Spring fever has hit, and we're only weeks away from the long days of summer.
Henderson named chair of Nelson Heights center board
County Commissioner J.C. Henderson was named chairman of the new Nelson Heights Community Center Board of Directors at its inaugural meeting Tuesday, while community activist Christine Young-Brown was named director.
BOE to purchase new math books
Elementary school students may be learning the basics of math from a new textbook next school year as the Newton County Board of Education is considering purchasing new textbooks for kindergarten through fifth-grade students.
Tournament to benefit disaster relief
The Stone Mountain Baptist Association will host a Disaster Relief Benefit Golf Tournament Monday, April 15 at the Highland Golf Club, 2271 Flat Shoals Road, Conyers.
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Health and Fitness Expo a big success
Around 200 people attended the second annual Covington News Health and Fitness Expo to learn more about local businesses, see demonstrations on workout routines and healthy cooking and receive free health tests, including body composition and blood pressure.
Area nonprofits awarded General Mills grants
The General Mills Community Partnership Council presented more than $190,000 in grants to nonprofit community agencies in Newton, Rockdale and surrounding counties on Friday morning at its annual awards reception ceremony.
Human resources managers try to better understand health care reform
Human resource managers from around the area gathered in Madison Wednesday for a seminar on the health care reform, a topic that has human resource professionals struggling to prepare for the health insurance changes that will take place under Obamacare.
Beware of local check scam hitting county
There's another check cashing scam making its way around Covington, and local resident James Johnson wants people to avoid falling for the scam.
School bus stolen from Oak Hill
Where did this school bus come from? A Newton County School bus was stolen from Oak Hill Elementary School on Feb. 8 around 7 p.m. According to Newton County Schools spokeswoman Sherri Davis-Viniard, the bus was later found at a residence in the Mills Landing subdivision after the homeowner contacted the Newton County Sheriff's Office and reported there was a school bus parked in his driveway. The bus was recovered and had sustained no damage. ...
Two killed in Thurs. night wreck ID'd
Two people were killed Thursday night, and two high school teens were injured, when one vehicle attempted to speed away from a Georgia State Patrol trooper.
Free body composition tests on Sat.
Health and Fitness Expo attendees will have a chance to check their body fat and receive free consultations.
Ballroom dancing, T'ai chi classes added
Business is good at Alcovy Fitness and Wellness, and the local gym and pool facility is expanding its programs, as it began offering T'ai chi and ballroom dancing courses this month.
Local health office adds two midwives
Continuing their commitment to providing the highest quality obstetrical, gynecological and urogynecological care, Covington Women's Healthcare Specialists has added two new midwifes to their staff.
Crime briefs: Family feud leads to jail
A man was arrested early Saturday morning after officers arrived to a family fight on Stone Street.
Recycle those flip flops!
If you're like me, you have multiple pairs of flip flops and in all shades of colors. And why wouldn't you? Especially since Old Navy has them for $3.50 a pair or even better, two for $5.
Driver involved in bus wreck fired
Gloria Inscore, the Newton County bus driver deemed at fault for the wreck last month that sent dozens of students to the hospital, has been terminated by the school system.
A special Valentine's Day downtown
Many people have walked the streets of the Covington Square and have witnessed the décor in the window of the Southern Heartland Gallery change with the seasons. However, on Valentine's Day afternoon, they may have noticed a couple cozied up together having lunch amongst flowers, hearts and art.
Monticello woman killed in Thurs. crash
A Monticello woman was killed Thursday morning in a car accident on Flat Shoals Road and the Covington Bypass Road.
Covington man arrested in Federal drug trafficking sting
A Covington man has been arrested and charged with accepting money in exchange for protection during drug deals in a federal undercover operation.
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