View Mobile Site

Articles by Section - 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


Lowest gas price - April 30

The lowest price for regular gas is $3.43 at BP, located at 6229 Turner Laker Road and Brown Bridge Road.

April 30, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


No damage reported 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 was reported, according to local emergency officials.

April 29, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Let the games begin

The 2013 Newton County Special Olympics kicked off Monday as volunteers, athletes and participants marched, walked and drove from Home Sharp Stadium to the downtown square in a parade, waving to the spectators gathered for the festivities.

April 29, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


15 16 17 18 19  Next »  Last »

Page 17 of 21

Archive By Section - LOCAL


Crime Briefs: Pants in the trunk

A man driving without his pants was arrested late Saturday night for DUI. Officers noticed a car being driven by Tyler Ryan Campbell driving erratically and stopped the driver. When the officer approached the vehicle, he noticed that Campbell was wearing only his underwear. When questioned, Campbell reportedly told the officer, "Yeah, I know, I pulled out in front of that car, and I know I must look silly, but I fell into the lake ...

February 28, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Should you send that text?

Did you know that the number one killer of teenagers is car accidents? While there are a multitude of reasons that contribute to the leading cause of death among teens, one of the most prevalent reasons is texting while driving.

February 28, 2013 | Alexis Duffey | LOCAL


Helping nonprofits thrive

Food and fellowship kicked off the fifth annual Newton Fund's grantee reception Tuesday night at Twelve Oaks Bed and Breakfast in Covington.

February 28, 2013 | Darrell Everidge | LOCAL


Freeze warning overnight

There is a freeze warning in effect from midnight to about 9 a.m. Friday morning for most of north and central Georgia, including Rockdale and Newton counties. Temperatures may dip to the lower 30s. Gardeners and farmers are warned to take precautions for sensitive or newly budded plants.

February 28, 2013 | | LOCAL


$2.7M in furniture approved for new NHS

Furniture and equipment will soon be on the way for the new replacement Newton High School as the Newton County Board of Education unanimously approved at its Tuesday board meeting purchasing items for the school, which is currently under construction.

February 28, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - Feb. 28

The lowest gas prices for regular gas in Covington is $3.54 at the BP station at Ga. Highway 162 and Ga. Highway 212.

February 28, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Rain causes flooding, could end drought

Some slight flooding occurred in Newton County Wednesday as the recent plentiful rainfall has raised the Yellow River and other creeks up to their banks.

February 27, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Couple’s fight leads to kitchen fire

A fight between a couple led to a kitchen fire Tuesday morning at a home at the intersection of Newton Drive and Adams Street.

February 26, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


BOC votes to re-bid lawn contract

The Newton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night not to renew the county's lawn care contract, instead choosing to issue a request for proposals to reopen the contract for bid.

February 26, 2013 | Lynda Edwards | LOCAL


The News hosts bridal fair Sunday

Brides and their wedding entourage are invited to walk down the aisle to find perfect vendors for their big day, win a number of blissful prizes and finalize the details of their wedding during a bridal fair in Conyers this weekend.

February 26, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Covington through the camera: Ann Wildmon

Editor's note: We're kicking off a new photo series today, courtesy of our photographer about town, Darrell Everidge. He'll be taking photos of local people wherever he finds them, at the park, in shops or strolling through their neighborhoods. His goal is to capture all the slices of life that make up Covington. So if you see him around, wave and chat him up for a minute.

February 26, 2013 | By Darrell Everidge news@covnews.com | LOCAL


Costa goes from Ecuador to Oxford

The small, tight-knit community of Oxford College is nothing new for freshman Mario Costa. In his hometown of Guayaquil, Ecuador, Costa enjoyed a very close community between his family and friends.

February 26, 2013 | Nicole Goetz | LOCAL


Masked man with gun scares children

Investigators are looking for a man who reportedly spooked and threatened three small children Saturday afternoon.

February 26, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Soldier experiences devastation of bombs

McDonough native Joe Turner was born in 1927 during hard times, then lived through the Great Depression. As a member of the Greatest Generation, Turner served in World War II, came home to finish college, and became a successful insurance salesman. As a history and geography enthusiast, he dreamed of going to far-off places, of glimpsing history, and vacationing in countries he'd only read about or studied in school.

February 26, 2013 | Pete Mecca | LOCAL


Tues. I-20 death was Oxford resident

The man killed on Interstate 20 this morning in Rockdale County has been identified as 60-year-old Roy Arndt of Oxford.

February 26, 2013 | Michelle Kim | LOCAL


« First  « Prev  16 17 18 19 20  Next »  Last »

Page 18 of 386


Please wait ...