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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.
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.
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The long road to reconciliation
James Henderson is many things, a husband and father, an intelligent man who owned his own business and an animal lover. But for five weeks in the summer of 2004, he was also one of the most elusive thieves in the state.
Looking for litter
Newton County's annual litter index is in - and the results are somewhat disappointing. According to Keep Covington/NewtonBeautiful Director Connie Waller, the numbers have gone up and the county is back to the number they started at in 2001. The litter index is an annual look at Newton County by districts. Members and volunteers of KCNB ride with a Newton County Sheriff's Office deputy around the county on interstates, city and county streets and rural ...
Elderly woman swindled
An elderly woman was hesitant to report a theft at her home because she reportedly told police she was embarrassed she had been swindled. According to reports from the Covington Police Department, around 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning, an elderly woman, around 75 years old, was allegedly sitting on her front porch when she noticed a newer model metallic beige GMC truck - possibly a club cab, circle the block and then pull into the driveway of her home.
Truck stolen from Newton Public Works
Newton County Public Works took a major hit late Thursday night or early Friday morning when thieves made off with several things - including a truck. According to reports from the Newton County Sheriff's Office, a worker for the county arrived at the public works facility at around 6:30 a.m. Friday and immediately noticed the bay doors to the rear of the building was open and a door to the front of the building was unlocked as well.
County budget not cut
The Board of Commissioners did not cut nearly $1 million from the county budget Tuesday night, because Chairman Kathy Morgan and the finance staff recommended that the county wait to see how much money came in through taxes and other revenues later this fiscal year before making any budget cuts or changes.
County budget to be cut by $1 million
County employees are watching every dollar they spend. With the Board of Commissioner preparing to cut nearly $1 million more from the budget, every dime and penny will now have to be called into question.
Farm Bureau collects food to help hungry Georgians
The Newton County Farm Bureau is collecting staple food items and monetary donations until Sept. 11 during the statewide Harvest for All Campaign, coordinated by Georgia Farm Bureau, in an effort to help Georgians in need. The donations collected will be distributed to the Eight Food Banks throughout Georgia.
Group makes plans for a greener Newton County
Josephine Kelly wants more locally grown foods to be sold in restaurants and at a downtown market. Frank Turner Jr. wants to see more agriculture and biotechnology jobs. James Woodard wants a more agriculture and greenspace-focused curriculum in the school system. Clara Deemer wants more residents and tourists to use the county's rivers and trails.
Start your engines
The roar of engines filled the silence at Georgia International Horse Park as nine rail buggies pulled into the grass for their close-up Saturday morning. What began as Ted Trammell's lone project to build his own rail buggy in 2004 quickly turned into Georgia Rail, a club of twelve.
Newton County man charged in Atlanta vehicular homicide
A Newton County man has been charged with vehicular homicide after striking and killing a 6-year-old girl as she was stepping off a MARTA bus Tuesday.
Puffins are cool, but peaches are cooler
I have had the incredible opportunity to explore the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland, Can., this week on vacation.
Judge Ozburn not appointed to Georgia Supreme Court
Update, Wednesday 3:29 p.m. Alcovy Superior Court Judge Samuel Ozburn is disappointed about not being named the next Georgia Supreme Court justice, but he said he was honored to be considered and is happy to be in Newton County. "I enjoyed the process. It was very interesting and very gratifying and I know that I was and am supported by so many people. I was very humbled. Yes, I would have liked ...
Open communication
Once again, the makers of Newton County's 911 radio system came before the Board of Commissioners, and once again they said the problems will be solved soon.
Never make the same mistake twice
Outrageous, captivating, and unafraid to tell it like it is, Nene Leakes shares her wild journey from a scandalous past to the pinnacle of reality television stardom in her new book Never Make the Same Mistake Twice. The Atlanta Housewives star will appear at the Mall at Stonecrest on Thursday, Aug. 13, to sign her new book at Borders Books and Music at 7 p.m. Fans are invited to meet Nene Leakes ...
Merryvale to host screening of ‘The Alzheimer’s Project’
 Merryvale Assisted Living will host a special screening event and discussion of HBO's "The Alzheimer's Project" as part of a local discussion to encourage individuals to learn more about the disease and the research being done, as well as to gain a greater understanding of the issues surrounding it.
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