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'Bike Fest on the Square' coming
Anyone interested in checking out bikes and wheels around the downtown square will have the opportunity to do so at a Bike Fest Sunday.
Flattery will get you nowhere
Despite attempting to sweet talk an officer, 56-year-old Claude Thomas Favors was arrested early Monday morning for DUI and other traffic violations.
Covington City Council to meet Mon.
The Covington City Council will meet Monday at 6 p.m. for a work session, and at 6:30 p.m. for their regular council meeting.
Lowest gas price - April 11
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.37 at Chevron, located at 1820 Ga. Highway 11 and Ga. Highway 142.
Local arrested in child porn sting
The Newton County Sheriff's Office made one arrest as a result of Operation Guarding Innocence, a collaboration with the NCSO, Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
Lowest gas price - April 10
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.32 at Kroger, located at 5341 Ga. Highway 20 S near Brown Bridge Road.
Library needs major repairs
The 16-year-old Covington Branch Library is in need of some major repairs, including a new roof and new heating and air condition units, which cost more than $1 million, money official say the library system simply doesn't have.
Washington St. gets new computers
The Washington Street Community Center received some much needed new computers, courtesy of a monetary donation from local industry H.B. Fuller.
East Metro Board of REALTORS Awards Luncheon
The East Metro Board of REALTORS held their annual award luncheon March 22. The event highlights member contributions to the association and the profession of real estate. EMBOR inspires its members to achieve through its dynamic awards program, from unprecedented sales to exceptional dedication to the real estate industry and to our community.
Young veteran transitions home
A Grady baby and lifelong member of Saint John the Wonderworker Orthodox Church, Joe Roden moved with his family from Atlanta to Conyers when he was 14 years old. By age 17, Roden already aspired to join the Army.
Man wanted for threatening children
The Newton County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 25-year-old man who threatened to cut some neighborhood children's throats and made suggestive comments to women at a neighborhood gathering Sunday afternoon.
BOE to name top 3 supt. candidates
The Newton County Board of Education will announce its top three finalists for the superintendent position at its board meeting tonight.
Lowest gas price - April 9
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.33 at the Marathon station, located at 1814 Ga. Highway 11 S near Ga. Highway 142.
NCSO Deputy promoted to Corporal
The Newton County Sheriff's Office recently promoted Deputy Steven Ledford to the rank of Corporal in the Uniform Patrol Division. He has been with the agency since 1998 where he began his career in the detention center. The first eight years of his career was in the Detention Center and in 2006 he transferred to the Uniform Patrol Division as a Patrol Deputy. While in the Uniform Patrol Division, he has been successful and assigned ...
Pedestrian killed identified
The pedestrian hit and killed this morning has been identified as 59-year-old Shirley Ann Reid.
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Alpha Delta Kappa Month
Sorority sisters: Covington Mayor Kim Carter signed a proclamation Oct. 7 declaring October International Alpha Delta Kappa Month in the city of Covington. Alpha Eta Chapter members Anne Spillers, left, Lee Aldridge and Fran Brown were present for the proclamation signing. Founded in 1974 in Kansas City, Mo., Alpha Delta Kappa is an international honorary organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism and world understanding. The Covington/Newton County chapter, Alpha Eta, was established ...
Elkadettes lend a helping hand
Helpful smiles: The Covington Elkadettes recently gathered much-needed items to be delivered to the local women's shelter, Project ReNeWal. Project ReNeWal services Newton, Rockdale and Walton counties and offers assistance to women in crisis. The Covington Elkadettes are a part of the local Covington Elks Lodge No. 1806. Pictured are Peggy Hudgins, left, Elk Artis Standard, Elkadette President Pat Pippin and Betty Standard.
Early voting for Nov. 3 elections open until Oct. 30
City council elections aren't until Nov. 3, but residents in Newton County's cities will be able to cast their vote early.
Baby formula bandits busted
Three people were arrested after an attempt to shoplift several thousand dollars worth of baby formula from a local grocery store Friday afternoon.
InVest in the NCSO campaign - Oct. 9
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 ...
Nelson Heights management under dispute
Before the Newton County Recreation Commission decided whether it would operate the Nelson Heights Community Center, it naturally had a few questions, including:
Local teens take leadership roles throughout the state
Middle and high school 4-H'ers in Newton County are members of Sigma Lambda Chi 4-H.
Sprucing up Sharp
Sharp Learning Center is all about change. Students are at the school to make a change in themselves and on Thursday morning several of those students worked hard to make a change in the front of the school as well.
Housing group hosts auction to benefit non-profits
Richport Properties is inviting the community to come out Saturday to its newest property from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Brookline subdivision, located one mile south of the square at Highway 36 and Eagle Drive, to bid at a silent auction, enjoy some free food and entertainment, learn more about local community groups and explore new houses.
Flooding damage estimated at $3.5 million
As of Tuesday, last month's flooding was estimated to have caused $3.5 million worth of damage in Newton County.
Commissioner Henderson changes mind on NHCC
Before the Newton County Recreation Commission decided whether it would operate the Nelson Heights Community Center, it naturally had a few questions, including
Early voting starts for city council elections
City council elections aren't until Nov. 3, but residents in Newton County's cities will be able to cast their vote early.
H1N1 vaccine to be available in Newton Friday
H1N1 nasal spray vaccine will be available for free at the Newton County Health Center, at 8203 Hazelbrand Road, on Friday.
Sherman burns again Saturday
 The 4th annual Sherman's Last Burning Fall Festival and BBQ Cook-Off hosted by the Covington Lions Club will begin Friday at 3 p.m. at the American Legion Field on Mill Street. On Saturday gates open at 10 a.m. and the festivities last until 10 p.m. The gate fee is $4 and children under 12 enter free
4-H’ers make a head start in science
"It doesn't really seem like science," says 4-H'er Sarah Heft of her observations at a local veterinary clinic.
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