Sleepy suspect

A man wanted in Walton County was found sitting in a Newton County neighborhood early Tuesday morning.

Fantasy 5 winning ticket sold in Covington

Margaret Gregory-Smith of Covington won $256,865 in the May 3 Fantasy 5 drawing. She claimed her prize Monday. The jackpot ticket was purchased at Covington Raceway, 5148 Highway 278 NW, Covington.

Lowest gas price - May 7

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.42 at QuikTrip, located at 11124 Ga. Highway 142 near I-20 exit 93.

Conyers nabs Vampire Diaries prequel

A new spin-off series of CW's popular "The Vampire Diaries" has been green-lighted and will likely be shooting in Conyers.

Newton County has minor flooding

Porterdale City Council to meet tonight

The City of Porterdale will hold its regular council meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m.

Covington City Council to meet tonight

The City of Covington will hold a work session at 6 p.m. tonight, followed by their council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Lowest gas price - May 6

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.42 at QuikTrip, located at 11124 Ga. Highway 142 near I-20 exit 93.

New gun-firing ordinance draft created

A citizens committee put a new gun-firing ordinance on the table this past week, and while it eliminates many issues residents had with the original proposal from earlier this year, some locals wonder if it will actually cut down on illegal firing.

Cycling into a dream

Learning how to ride a bike is a childhood rite of passage. Learning how to fix a bicycle as a child has turned into a lifelong business venture for Bill Adcock.

4-H alumnus to chair Relay for Life

Five years ago, an eighth grade 4-H'er came up to me at Relay for Life, excitedly telling me how 4-H should have a team.

Community rallies to help sick baby

With Jessica Wyatt's recent news that her son, 10-month-old Lucas Cronan, may be suffering from juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia - a rare form of leukemia found in children under 2 years of age - the community has stepped up and taken action.

Hailey bids farewell

After a month-long farewell tour, recreation director Tommy Hailey received his final send-off Friday in front of his family and dozens of close friends and supporters.

Newton County under flood watch

Newton County is under a flood watch until Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Third man sentenced in Atlanta man’s murder

The family of Alvin Hall has received justice for his 2009 murder, following the sentencing of the third man accused.

Celebrate Black History comes alive

The community has the chance to listen to history as speakers discuss their experiences during the Civil Rights movement in Covington this weekend.

Gash promoted to associate

JoVaun Gash, a resident of Covington and assistant controller at Atlanta architecture firm Lord, Aeck & Sargent, has been promoted to an associate of the firm. Gash is responsible for cash-flow management, general ledger

Social Circle is 84th Certified Local Gov.

The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce that the city of Social Circle is Georgia's 84th Certified Local Government, confirmed by the U.S. Department of Interior in late December 2012.

Men's Day comes to Rising Son

Rising Son Christian Church invites the community to attend its Men's Day and Black History Program.

Lowest gas price - Feb. 21

The lowest gas price in Covington today is $3.67 for regular at the Marathon Station at Ga. Highway 11 and Ga. Highway 142.

Historic B-17 flights coming to Atlanta

The B-17 is one of the most iconic airplanes in U.S. military history, flying throughout every theater in World War II and continuing service until Vietnam, using the roar of its four engines, 13 .50-caliber machine guns, chin, top, ball and tail turrets and impressive bomb load to deliver 640,036 tons of explosives on European targets during the second world war.

High schools named AP honor schools

Newton County School System announced Wednesday that all three public high schools-Alcovy, Eastside, and Newton, have been named AP Honor Schools by Georgia School Superintendent Dr. John D. Barge. Honor Schools are named in five categories, based on the results of the 2012 AP classes and exams. Those five categories are:

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.

A sordid twist on Valentine’s Day lovers

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eastside FFA hosts meat, plant sale

The Eastside High School FFA chapter is hosting a Boston Butt sale from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 30 at the high school, but tickets must be purchased ahead of time.

Newton deputy attends conference

Newton County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Jerry Carter recently attended the 2013 annual winter training conference sponsored by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.