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Pedestrian killed identified
The pedestrian hit and killed this morning has been identified as 59-year-old Shirley Ann Reid.
Lowest gas price - April 8
The lowest price for regular gas is $3.39 at QuikTrip, located at 3214 U.S. Highway 278 NW and Emory Street.
Mental health court will help inmates
Some people with schizophrenia, depression and bipolar and anxiety disorders see the world in a fundamentally different way and when they lose touch with reality and experience delusions, they can act out in ways that results in them ending up in jail.
Nelson Heights changes management
The Nelson Heights Community Center is set to get another change in management after an up-and-down existence during which it has consistently faced questions about its purpose, operation and funding.
Crime: Neighbor complains of pantless man
Investigators with the Newton County Sheriff's Office are exploring a complaint made by a woman who said her male neighbor frequently walks around outside naked and touches himself in an inappropriate manner.
Teen work program needs local employers
Alcovy High School senior DeMichael Reid wants to one day own and manage his own auto repair shop, and he's getting a jump start on his dream by interning at a local business, a trend that's becoming ever more popular for high school students.
Water, sewer tap fees to increase
The Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority is raising its fees May 1 on the most common residential water and sewer taps, a move executive director Mike Hopkins said accurately reflects real costs in today's market.
4-H'ers qualify for state BB gun tournament
I spent Saturday morning sitting on the back of a pickup at the Walton County Agricultural Center, listening as the 4-H'ers and parents sat around in safety orange T-shirts waiting on each shooter's turn.
Rep. Johnson holds meet and greet
Local officials and citizens in the area had the opportunity to listen to an update on congress and ask Representative Hank Johnson, congressman of Georgia's Fourth Congressional District, questions on Saturday at a meet and greet held at the historic courthouse.
BOC to re-apply for two grants
The Newton County Juvenile Court received permission from the Board of Commissioners to reapply for two grants.
JROTC annual awards
The annual JROTC awards ceremony was held at the Golden Fleece Masonic Lodge No. 6, March 28.
Lowest gas price - April 5
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.34 at Kroger, located at 5341 Ga. Highway 20 S near Brown Bridge Road.
Study ranks Georgia counties
A study, which ranked Georgia counties based on its combined health and economic stats, has ranked Newton County in the top 60 and Rockdale County in the top 25 in the state.
County taking bids for lawn contract
Newton County is finally bidding out its lawn care contract, which became a source of controversy this year when it was discovered the current contractor had operated without an up-to-date county business license.
Blood drives scheduled for April
Anyone looking to help save a life by donating blood can do so at upcoming blood drives hosted by the American Red Cross, the largest single supplier of blood and blood products in the U.S.
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Crowe has status hearing for homicide
Troopers from the Georgia State Patrol took the stand during a status hearing for the vehicular homicide case of Christina Crowe who is being charged in the 2008 death of her 7-year-old nephew, Bobby Couch.
Play ball!
Students from Georgia Perimeter College bundled up and gathered at the baseball field for music performed by John McCutcheon as part of the Daffodil Festival. McCutcheon, a huge baseball fan, dedicated an entire album of songs to the sport and shared them with the audience Wednesday evening. Dejaun "Hungry" Gayle performs a piece from his collection of writings at the first Cafe Noir Coffeehouse "Happening" Wednesday evening. All are welcome to attend and ...
The Georgia Farm Bureau to award scholarships
Georgia Farm Bureau will award a total of $14,250 in scholarships to 10 high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree in agriculture, family and consumer sciences, or a related field, Brent Galloway, Newton County Farm Bureau president, recently announced. The top three students will each receive a scholarship of $3,000. The remaining seven students will each receive a $750 scholarship. Students are eligible to submit an application if they, a parent or ...
inVEST in the NCSO - Oct. 23
The parents of recently injured Deputy Wesley Atha have organized a fundraising campaign to purchase these vests for every county deputy. Their fundraising goal is $113,000. Each vest costs between $500-$700, depending on the size. Each Friday The Covington News will publish a list of individuals, businesses and civic groups who have donated to the cause that week as well as the total amount raised. Donations are tax deductible. Checks should be made payable to ...
Golfers tee up for Newton Medical Center
Local business leaders, physicians, hospital management staff, sponsors, donors, and volunteers attended the 19th Annual Newton Medical Center Auxiliary Autumn Action Golf Tournament last Friday, Oct. 16 at The Oaks Golf Course in Covington. "This year's tournament was a great success," said Troy Brooks, tournament co-chair. "We had 90 golfers on a beautiful fall afternoon with temperatures in the 60s and no rain." The event raised a total of $32,000 that will go towards the ...
Police officer shoots suspect
A man was shot and killed last night after opening fire on an officer from the Covington Police Department and a trooper from Georgia State Patrol on Interstate 20.
Speeding suspect shot and killed by CPD officer
Interstate 20 opened around 5 a.m. this morning following an investigation of the scene where a firefight broke out on the interstate, and the suspect was shot and killed by a Covington Police officer.
Newton County exhausts initial supply of H1N1 vaccine
Newton County has exhausted its initial supply of H1N1 nasal spray vaccine, but health officials said additional vaccine shipments will be slowly arriving over the next few weeks.
Two men caught after burglarizing water authority
On Thursday Oct. 15, the Newton County Water Authority contacted the Newton County Sheriff's Office because of multiple burglaries they had been having at their facility on Brown Bridge Road. Through a collaborative effort between the Water Authority and NCSO, deputies were able to apprehend two individuals who were illegally on the property of the Water Authority facility at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 15. Christopher Brewer, age ...
NCSO Traffic Unit provides free driving safety class for parents and teens
Changes in Joshua's Law for teen drivers put parents squarely in the passenger's seat. It requires that anyone who applies for a permanent driver's license must have a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult sign a verification form affirming that the candidate has completed 40 hours (with six hours at night) of supervised driving experience, if the candidate has successfully completed an approved driver education course. Most parents don't feel prepared, ...
Pizza delivery driver robbed at gunpoint
Newton County Sheriff Deputy Priscilla Tyree responded to a robbery call Monday night in The Enclave subdivision.
Woman knew burglar who broke into home
A Covington woman had her home broken into by two men on Oct. 16.
Newborn Council Briefs
 Newborn City Council held a meeting on Oct. 5.
NMC’s Wound Care Center receives 2 state-of-the-art hyperbaric chambers
 A large 18-wheeler truck will pull up to The BirthCare Center entrance at Newton Medical Center on Oct. 15 loaded with two new Sechrist hyperbaric oxygen chambers.
A tasty donation
Pasta for police: Covington Elks Lodge No. 1806 recently sponsored a Spaghetti Dinner to raise funds to purchase much-needed Level III bullet-proof vests for the Newton County Sheriff's Department. Shown left to right are Captain Doug Kitchens, Elks State President Larry Capes, Exalted Ruler Butch Woodruff and Sheriff Ezell Brown. To donate contact the NCSO at (678) 625-1400.
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