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Oxford students teach perspective

It does not matter who you are or where you are from, choosing a college is a big decision.

May 02, 2013 | Nicole Goetz | LOCAL


Mecca: Veteran serves in war and peace

The American Legion state adjutant has said that Post 77 in Conyers is the model for all American Legions in Georgia. One member has been instrumental in helping Post 77 earn that claim to fame.

May 02, 2013 | Pete Mecca | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - May 2

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.47 at Shell, located at 10125 Alxovy Road and City Pond Road.

May 02, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


SKC named NCSS partner of the year

Local industry SKC, a global supplier of polyester films, was named the 2013 Partner of the Year at the Newton County School Systems Cornerstones Partners in Education Reception on Tuesday. The reception honored businesses in the community that dedicated time and funding to Newton County Schools during the 2012-2013 school year.

May 01, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Sleeping man found with guns, drugs in car

A Covington man was arrested on drug charges Friday after authorities allegedly found him passed out in his car with a gun in his lap at a Honey Creek gas station.

May 01, 2013 | Kathy Hooks | LOCAL


Accident on I-20 west in Conyers blocks lanes, backs up traffic

IN BRIEF: A crash on Interstate 20 westbound, just after the West Avenue exit, or exit 80, in Rockdale County has at least three lanes blocked off. Traffic is backed up at least to Ga. Highway 138. Deputies and first responders are on the scene; no fatalities reported. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes.

May 01, 2013 | | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - May 1

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.45 at Kroger, located at 5341 Ga. Highway 20 S near Brown Bridge Road.

May 01, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Culinary student heads to nationals

Two students who attend Newton College and Career Academy won awards at the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference, and one of the students has a chance to compete at the national level this summer, with the help of the community.

April 30, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Bernardi sees opportunities

Courtney Bernardi grew up wanting to be an attorney and developed a passion for politics in college, and she's combined those interests in her new profession, navigating complex incentive agreements and building consensus among elected officials to help land industries.

April 30, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Tandem bike rally to bring tourism

The 15th annual Georgia Tandem Rally is returning to Covington May 16-19, and 133 tandem teams of cyclists will hit the streets and spend tens of thousands of dollars in Newton and surrounding counties during one of the county's larger tourism events of the year.

April 30, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Career Academy hosts film festival

The Video Broadcasting program at the Newton College and Career Academy will host a film festival May 2 that showcases films produced by students at the academy.

April 30, 2013 | Madison Morganthall | LOCAL


None injured in house fire

The Newton County and Covington Fire Departments responded to a house fire on Monticello Street near the Town Branch subdivision Tuesday.

April 30, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


No damage from Sunday storms

Heavy storms tore through Newton County Sunday, and a tornado reportedly touched down in the Rocky Plains area, but no injuries or major damage were reported, according to local emergency officials.

April 30, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


New collective looks to keep you AWAKE

What if coffee could change a community? This is the question that Conyers locals Jason and Noelle Cosby along with a fun group of young adults began to ask. Awake coffee roasters, featured at the Taste of Conyers recently, is the answer they came up with.

April 30, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Cripps named '12 Hometown Hero

The votes are in and Newton County's 2012 Hometown Hero is Porterdale Police Lt. Jason Cripps. The runner-up is Sylvia Ashong.

April 30, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


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Gun-firing discussion gets reboot

The county's gun-firing ordinance discussion got a reboot at Tuesday night's Board of Commissioners work session as the citizen committee looking at the ordinance gave some preliminary findings which appear to address many people's concerns.

April 04, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Covington's Crooner

Not only is Covington known as the Hollywood of the South, and as the filming location of many popular TV shows and movies, but it is gaining traction in the music department as well.

April 04, 2013 | Michelle Parham Special to the News | LOCAL


County to get new, updated website

Newton County's website is set to get a complete makeover, a move county officials agreed was long overdue.

April 04, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Woman arrested for baby shoes theft

A woman was arrested Friday afternoon after allegedly stealing baby shoes. Officers from the Covington Police Department were called to Citi Trends. While officers were en route, the alleged thief had already left the store. The woman, Maicheira M. Slaughter, was still outside the store, sitting in her gold Impala with a pair of infant Keds shoes next to her. When officers asked her to show them the shoes, she reportedly said, "I bought those ...

April 04, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - April 4

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.39 at the Marathon station, located at Ga. Highway 142 and Dixie Road.

April 04, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


County employee arrested for child molestation

A Newton County Public Works employee has been arrested and charged with molesting a 4-year-old girl.

April 03, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


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April 03, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


NCSO Explorers participate in Winterfest

The Newton County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post 2010 participated in the 2013 Winterfest located in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Over 3,600 participants gathered from 13 states to experience what Venturing and Exploring is all about. The NCSO Explorers competed in four events: report writing, trouble unknown, felony traffic stop and DUI traffic stop. There were over 60 Explorer Agency Posts that competed in each event and the NCSO post placed 13th in felony traffic stops and 11th ...

April 03, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - April 3

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.37 at Kroger, located at 5341 Ga. Highway 20 S. near Brown Bridge Road.

April 03, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Gun ordinance discussion gets reboot

The gun-firing ordinance discussion got a reboot at Tuesday night's county work session as the citizen committee looking at the ordinance gave some preliminary findings which appear to address many people's concerns.

April 02, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Two homes burn Tuesday

Two Newton County homes were severely damaged by fires Tuesday and ruled "complete losses" by fire officials, but no one was hurt in the blazes.

April 02, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


U.S. Rep. Johnson to host Sat. meeting

State and federal officials will be in town Saturday to talk with the public and answer questions, including Congressman Hank Johnson.

April 02, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Deadly intersection to get safer

The busy four-way stop intersection of Flat Shoals and Covington Bypass roads has seen two fatalities already in 2013, so Georgia State Patrol officials asked Newton County to make the intersection safer.

April 02, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Theme school accepting 8th grade applicants

Parents of upcoming eighth graders who are looking to enroll their child at the Newton County Theme School should gather up their information, as applications will soon be accepted.

April 02, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Dancer dreams for freedom in China

During the 2008 presidential election, Sen. Barack Obama voiced his concern over the human rights violations in China.

April 02, 2013 | Nicole Goetz | LOCAL


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