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Newton County under thunderstorm, hazardous weather warning

A severe thunderstom warning and a hazardous weather outlook remains in effect for east central Newton County, according to reports from the National Weather Service.

April 28, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Tornado touches down on Veal Rd

Reports of a rotation spotting on West Street in the city, and tornado spottings in the Grosslake area. Also, a touchdown reported on Veal Road off Ga. Highway 212.

April 28, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


County budget process kicks off

Newton County commissioners have begun working their way through next year's proposed budget, and they'll once again be faced with the tough task of trying to fund needed increases with little extra revenue.

April 27, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Federation Day celebration

Covington Mayor Ronnie Johnston recently signed a proclamation for Federation Day for the five- area General Federation of Women's Clubs located in Newton County.

April 27, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Special Olympics begins

Newton County Special Olympics will be held this week, as children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities participate in a variety of athletic activities.

April 27, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Newborn holds Horneyhead Festival

Newborn Dixie Jubilee entertains a crowd at the Horneyhead Fishing Tournament and Festival Saturday. Heather Jackson was named the 2013 Horneyhead Queen. The tranquil scenery that surrounds the quiet little town of Newborn attracts nearby residents looking for a peaceful, fun-filled afternoon of hospitality from locals.

April 27, 2013 | Darrell Everidge | LOCAL


Search to begin for new rec director

Tommy Hailey has been recreation director so long the county doesn't even have a job description for his position.

April 27, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Church stitches hats for infants

People who enjoy needlework are invited to lend their hearts and hands to a crochet project for the Newton Medical Birth Care Center. If you're not crafty, you can still help by donating items to help the cause.

April 27, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Film studio project moving forward

Local company Triple Horse's plan to build a $38-million film studio complex in Newton County is moving forward as the company continues to work on a business plan, explore financing options and meet with state officials before continuing to pursue land for the complex.

April 27, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Phillips, Cole join The News

The Covington News has welcomed two new editors. Janet Phillips will step in as editor and Crystal Cole as news editor.

April 27, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Former Alcovy student wins award

The Georgia Press Educational Foundation has selected Arielle Coambes of Covington to receive the Morris Newspaper Corporation Honor Scholarship of $2,000 for the 2013-2014 academic year.

April 27, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Jessicakes bakery opens in Covington

Anyone with a sweet tooth will be happy to know that a new cake shop has come to town, and the public is invited to taste a variety of made-from-scratch cakes and other desserts at a grand opening on Saturday.

April 27, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Crime: Double trouble from texting

Deputies answered a call regarding a domestic dispute April 21 and arrested Timothy Ryan Willard, 24, for false imprisonment.

April 27, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Traffic blocked at 36 and Henderson Mill Rd.

There has been an accident at Ga. Highway 36 and Henderson Mill Road. Three cars are still in the roadway and the Georgia State Patrol is currently working the accident. Expect delays.

April 26, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Third man takes plea in Nichols murder

A third man pleaded guilty Thursday to charges stemming from the 2009 murder of 38-year-old Andrew "Drew" Nichols.

April 26, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


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FBO decision still not reached

The Covington City Council had an airport work session Thursday, but an hour and a half later no consensus had been reached on the airport's future.

October 16, 2009 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Short list out for fifth Alcovy judge

The Judicial Nominating Commission has chosen three finalists for the newly created fifth judgeship for the Alcovy Judicial Circuit:

October 16, 2009 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


City Council candidates to host open forum Tuesday

The four Covington city council candidates will answer questions from the public at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Covington City Hall.

October 16, 2009 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Hey, Mr. Postman

Shane Williams began his career with the United States Postal Service in 1976 as a carrier in his hometown of Tucker. In August he became Covington's postmaster.

October 16, 2009 | Jennifer T. Long | LOCAL


Short list for 5th Alcovy judge announced

Gov. Sonny Perdue's Judicial Nominating Commission has submitted recommendations to fill a new judgeship on the Superior Court of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit. Both judgeships were created this year by the General Assembly. The JNC submitted the following short list of names:

October 15, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Testimony continues in Benson trial

The murder trail of Franklin Benson continued today with several witnesses for the state taking the stand. A forensic pathologist for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation testified about the condition of Leslyan Williams' body parts that were transported to the GBI for autopsy, saying the total weight of what the found of her body was just 35 lbs.

October 14, 2009 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Phantom Folklore: Cemetery specters spook visitors

Click here to view a slideshow of Oxford Historical Cemetery and Tabernacle Cemetery.

October 14, 2009 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Simultaneous motion

 Oxford College alumnus Angus Galloway will return to his alma mater on Oct. 15 for a reception opening his art exhibition at the school.

October 14, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Ms. Senior Newton County

Lookin' lovely: Crowning of the 2009 Ms. Senior Newton County Newton County. Senior Services Inc. held their 3rd Annual Ms. Senior Newton County Pageant on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. at the Olive Swann Porter Auditorium. Theme for the pageant was "On Broadway." Contestants are from left to right: Mrs. Estelle Haley, Mrs. Annie Roby (second runner up), Mrs. Isabel Moure' (2009 Ms. Senior Newton County), Mrs. Rockie Butts (third runner ...

October 14, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Newton Medical hosts Friday golf tournament for neonatal equipment

Newton Medical Center administrators and members of the NMC Auxiliary are inviting all golfers to the Auxiliary Autumn Action Golf Tournament Friday to benefit the hospital's new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

October 14, 2009 | Jennifer T. Long | LOCAL


Annual Daffodil Festival celebrates US pastimes

"Play Ball! America's Favorite Pastimes," is the theme for five days of colorful events during Georgia Perimeter College Newton Campus' annual Daffodil Festival and Fall Symposium. The events will be held Oct. 19-23 on the newly expanded campus at 239 Cedar Lane, Covington.

October 14, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Benton House sets sail

Cards and camaraderie: Mayor Kim Carter presented a proclamation for Benton House, Covington's Senior Living Community, to Cathy Harville, executive director and Victoria Chandler, community relations director. The proclamation was to declare Cruise Week in recognition of Assisted Living Week held Sept. 13-19. The community celebrated by turning Benton House into a luxury cruise ship. Residents celebrated with a fabulous week of meals, games and entertainment. Residents' families, friends and local Covington ...

October 14, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


65 trees planted in first NeighborWoods project

Fairview Estates was one of "those" neighborhoods - the kind where the developer cuts down every tree in the neighborhood during construction and goes bankrupt before the street trees are ever planted.

October 14, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Commissioner Henderson arrested for battery

District 4 Commissioner J.C. Henderson will not hold a press conference to discuss his arrest on Saturday evening on charges of battery.

October 13, 2009 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


SBA opens a third disaster center

The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that they are establishing a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Rockdale County. This will make the third

October 13, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


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