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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


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State further removes water restrictions

One week after Newton County's drought water restrictions were reduced, the state decided to remove the drought restrictions altogether. On June 10 Gov. Sonny Perdue declared Georgia was going to non-drought restrictions because of the state's abundant rainfall over the past few months.

June 19, 2009 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Drunk driver arrested after swerving on I-20

A startled driver contacted authorities in the early morning hours after nearly being struck by a Monte Carlo while traveling east on Interstate 20.

June 17, 2009 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Man threatens his wife with a chair

 Deputies from the Newton County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence on Heaton Place Trail in response to a family fight and arrested a man for reportedly threatening his family with a chair.

June 17, 2009 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Covington Police captain studies counterterrorism abroad in Israel

Captain Julian K. Malcolm Jr. of the Covington Police Department just returned from Israel for a two-week training program to study counterterrorism, emergency management, and other types of policing strategies from Israeli police.

June 17, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Buy local: Atlanta East Aviation

Atlanta East Aviation provides a great place to spend a day of fun for interested amateurs and casual sightseers, as well as experienced pilots. Anyone can come to Covington Municipal Airport and enjoy a scenic flyover of Newton County or get behind the controls and fly a plane themselves.

June 17, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Childcare businesses and owners honored in Athens

Two Newton County child care professionals and businesses were honored at the annual Child Care Provider Appreciation Luncheon at Trumps in Athens on Saturday May 16.

June 17, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Rotary honors heroes

More than just putting out fires: Covington Rotary Club President Doug Bolton, left, honors Covington Fire Department Capt. Tony Smith as the club's public safety employee of the year along with CFD Chief Don Floyd and committee chair and Covington Police Chief Stacey Cotton. The other nominees for the honor were Susan Monroe of the 911 call center, Newton County Fire Battalion Chief Brian Masey and Deputy Investigator Jason Griffin of the Newton County Sheriff's ...

June 17, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


The gift of green

Planting joy: The Satusuki Garden Club kicked off National Garden Club Week, June 7 - 13, with a donation to the Newton County Library and placed a pot of flowers along with a proclamation in the garden area of the library for all to enjoy. Pictured are Satsuki Garden Club President Mary Mansker, Secretary Debbie Massey, Stevin Herald and Bob Halcums from the library, Treasurer Virginia Ann Hoffman, First Vice President Christy Lassiter and Second ...

June 17, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Singin’ in the square

This summer, Main Street Covington and the Arts Association are proud to present these local bands for the Friday Summer Concert Series on the square. All concerts begin at 7 p.m.

June 16, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


NMC nurses recognized for excellence in their work

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and AJCJobs honored Georgia's nurses during National Nurses' Week, May 6 - 12, 2009 with their fourth annual Nursing Excellence Awards program.

June 14, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Delicate petals

Gene Gadilhe of Oxford gets excited about "spikes." No, not the shiny metal kind - the light green nubs on his orchids indicating they will bloom.

June 12, 2009 | Jennifer T. Long | LOCAL


Shelter up and running

The Covington homeless shelter at Turner Lake Circle is filled with residents and up and running.

June 12, 2009 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Airport to close for repairs

The Covington Municipal Airport will close for two months, beginning in late July or early August, when the city begins rehabilitation of the 4,200 feet of older runway.

June 12, 2009 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Woman plays victim — arrested as aggressor

A woman crying in the street was arrested after officers learned that instead of being the victim of assault, she had been the aggressor in a domestic dispute involving pepper spray and a handgun.

June 12, 2009 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Thunder storms and hail expected

SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ALERT FOR PEA SIZED HAIL AND 40 MPH WINDS IN NEWTON AND WALTON COUNTIES UNTIL 515 PM EDT... AT 440 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER ALMON...AND MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH. WIND GUSTS OF 40 MPH...SMALL HAIL AND FREQUENT LIGHTNING ARE LIKELY AS THIS STORM MOVES ACROSS NEWTON AND WALTON COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM EDT. SOME LOCATIONS IN THE PATH OF THE STORM INCLUDE GUM CREEK... ALMON...PORTERDALE...OXFORD...COVINGTON...JERSEY...STARRSVILLE...

June 11, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


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