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.

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.

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.

Dancer dreams for freedom in China

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

Iwo Jima, 25 years after battle

The oldest continuous seagoing service, the United States Coast Guard, was the brainchild of Alexander Hamilton. Founded Aug. 8, 1790, the Coast Guard has served in 17 conflicts, from the Quasi-War of 1798 to present day anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia.

Gun ordinance work session tonight

NEWTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

'Meth murder' trial set to begin this month

The murder trial for the four men charged in the 2009 death of 38-year-old Andrew Nichols is set to begin on April 22.

Lowest gas price - April 2

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.41 at the RaceWay, located at 5148 U.S. Highway 278 NW near Piper Street.

Douglas ends bid for U.S. Congress

Newton County Commissioner John Douglas said Monday he is ending his bid for U.S. Congress, just shy of two months after it started.

Social Circle Man Charged with Possession of Child Porn

A Social Circle man, 40-year-old Allen Eugene Ensminger, has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography after images of child porn were found on his computer.

Former admin. charged in Atl. cheating

Christopher Waller, a former assistant principal at Cousins Middle School, is one of the 35 educators named in the Atlanta Public School cheating scandal.

Lowest gas price - April 1

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.41 at the RaceWay, located at 5148 U.S. Highway 278 NW near Piper Street.

Alex Cooper ID'd in Ga. 36 fatality

A head-on collision between a school bus and a vehicle left one man dead Friday afternoon.

Committee discusses gun ordinance

County officials continue to work to find a compromise on a gun-firing ordinance that will satisfy hunters and sports shooters while giving the sheriff more support to crack down on unsafe firing in the county's more densely-populated areas.

Subdivision building is back in Newton

Subdivision building is back in Newton County.

BOE approves more cuts

Faced with more reductions to their revenue, the Newton County Board of Education was forced to make more cuts to its budget in an effort to make up for approximately $6.3 million in expected revenue that the system will not receive.

Men break into house, tie up both residents

Officers from the Covington Police Department are searching for two men who reportedly broke into a home early Thursday morning and tied up the occupants before robbing them.

Fore a good cause

Almost 50 people braved the drizzly conditions Thursday afternoon in order to play in the inaugural Richard Rawlins Golf Classic - a fundraiser organized by members of the Covington Kiwanis Club to benefit the Miracle Field and the Newton County Foundation for Educational Excellence.

It’s not too late to take advantage of first-time home buyer tax credit

Time is running out on the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit, but eligible home buyers can still get the credit if they act quickly.

Friends of Newton Parks tackle Chimney Park

The Friends of Newton Parks is expecting to host more than 100 volunteers tomorrow at Chimney Park, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a day of cleaning, lunch and playing.

inVEST in the NCSO

The parents of recently injured Deputy Wesley Atha have organized a fundraising campaign to purchase these vests for every county deputy. Their fundraising goal is $113,000. Each vest costs between $500-$700, depending on the size. Each Friday The Covington News will publish a list of individuals, businesses and civic groups who have donated to the cause that week as well as the total amount raised. Donations are tax deductible. Checks should be made payable to ...

Piedmont Academy closed Friday due to H1N1

Piedmont Academy administrators announced the school will be closed Friday due to a significant portion of the student body out with the H1N1 virus.

Woman calls 911 on husband and ends up going to jail herself

Deputies were called to a home on Rock View Lane early Thursday morning after a woman reportedly claimed her husband beat her.

Some residents oppose public park planned for Fairview Estates

As part of its Neighborhood Stabilization Plan, Newton County has been planning to build a public park in Fairview Estates, but several residents of that neighborhood let the county know they don't want a public park in their backyard.

Future of NHCC debated again

While the county commissioners continue to debate the future of the recently completed Nelson Heights Community Center, the possibility has arisen that the center could be taken over by the Recreation Commission.

Newton Fund announces grant application deadline

The Newton Fund, a local fund of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, will accept letters of intent for grant funding until Oct. 2. Grants up to $5,000 for a 12-month period will be awarded through a competitive process to help qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations meet the changing needs of the Newton County community.

Newton Fund now accepting nominations for Pat Patrick Big Heart Award

The Newton Fund, a local fund of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, is now accepting nominations for the Pat Patrick Big Heart Award. In just its second year, this award is given to a special individual who has made a measurable difference in Newton County through his or her volunteerism. The award is named in honor of Pat Patrick, the founding chair of the Newton Fund, who has given and continues to give unselfish ...

Man asks for change then snatches cash

A man answered his door early Thursday morning and reportedly had money snatched from his hand when he attempted to give the man at his door some change.

True Blood star Mehcad Brooks to appear at The Mall At Stonecrest

City to receive stimulus money for Turner Lake roundabout

The city of Covington got some good news last week when the Georgia Department of Transportation decided that stimulus money would pay for all $900,000 of the city's planned roundabout at the intersection of Turner Lake Road and Clark Street.