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4-H'ers qualify for state BB gun tournament
I spent Saturday morning sitting on the back of a pickup at the Walton County Agricultural Center, listening as the 4-H'ers and parents sat around in safety orange T-shirts waiting on each shooter's turn.
Rep. Johnson holds meet and greet
Local officials and citizens in the area had the opportunity to listen to an update on congress and ask Representative Hank Johnson, congressman of Georgia's Fourth Congressional District, questions on Saturday at a meet and greet held at the historic courthouse.
BOC to re-apply for two grants
The Newton County Juvenile Court received permission from the Board of Commissioners to reapply for two grants.
JROTC annual awards
The annual JROTC awards ceremony was held at the Golden Fleece Masonic Lodge No. 6, March 28.
Lowest gas price - April 5
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.34 at Kroger, located at 5341 Ga. Highway 20 S near Brown Bridge Road.
Study ranks Georgia counties
A study, which ranked Georgia counties based on its combined health and economic stats, has ranked Newton County in the top 60 and Rockdale County in the top 25 in the state.
County taking bids for lawn contract
Newton County is finally bidding out its lawn care contract, which became a source of controversy this year when it was discovered the current contractor had operated without an up-to-date county business license.
Blood drives scheduled for April
Anyone looking to help save a life by donating blood can do so at upcoming blood drives hosted by the American Red Cross, the largest single supplier of blood and blood products in the U.S.
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.
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.
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.
Woman arrested for baby shoes theft
A woman was arrested Friday afternoon after allegedly stealing baby shoes.
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.
County employee arrested for child molestation
A Newton County Public Works employee has been arrested and charged with molesting a 4-year-old girl.
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School system seeks input in super search
The Newton County Board of Education wants to hear from the community. In their search for a new superintendent, they have released a survey that they hope will help them figure out just what is important to Newton County in a new superintendent.
Tuskegee Airmen teach, entertain
"My grandmother used to tell me, 'love your teachers or I'll beat you to death,' so I loved my teachers!"
Former mayor to donate fountain to city
A former mayor of Covington continued the spirit of giving by donating an outdoor fountain to the city, but there is not a set plan as to where it will go at the moment.
Forever 21 expands at Stonecrest
Clothing store Forever 21 is unveiling its new, larger location at a grand opening at The Mall at Stonecrest at 10 a.m., Saturday.
Making a dream come true
Bea Jackson loves children and her passion for their well-being keeps her striving for excellence every day as the executive director of the Washington Street Community Center. Jackson said if it was wrong to be too passionate about children, then she would be guilty.
Bus driver could face charges in crash
Charges are pending against the driver of the school bus that was found at fault for the Tuesday crash that sent at least 40 people to local hospitals.
Merchants support Main Street review
An evaluation of the Main Street program has received support from several downtown businesses.
Brake failure ruled out in school bus crash in Newton
Inspections by the Georgia State patrol and state Department of Public Safety concluded that the brakes did not fail in a crash of two Newton County school buses on Tuesday.
School bus crash sends 40 to hospital
UPDATE: According to Newton Medical spokeswoman Linda Moseley, all those that were taken to NMC have been released.
KKK flyers left in Newton County neighborhood
A Newton County neighborhood found KKK flyers in their driveways between Sunday evening and early Monday morning, and the Newton County Sheriff's Office is closely monitoring the situation.
Scholarships available for seniors from Jackson Lake
For the sixth consecutive year, the Jackson Lake Homeowners Association will be awarding scholarships to deserving high school seniors from public high schools in the three counties surrounding Jackson Lake - Newton, Butts and Jasper.
Civil Rights leader named trailblazer
A man who helped change the face of Newton County in the late 1960s and 1970s was honored for the sacrifices he made as a civil rights icon who led the way in integrating Covington's schools and businesses.
Resident managing partner of LongHorn
Former Covington resident Tina Mayeaux is returning to the city to run the local LongHorn Steakhouse franchise as a new managing partner.
Parents of newborn get into fight
A woman recovering from childbirth and the father of her child got into a physical altercation at the hospital early Monday morning.
Citizens to help with education SPLOST
The county's education SPLOST is up for renewal this year and voters will have to decide whether to continue paying an extra 1 percent of sales tax to boost the school system's budget.
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