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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.
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Woman charged with 192 counts of forgery
Several people have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of forgery after reportedly stealing checks from a Conyers business.
Lowest gas price - March 13
The lowest price for regular fuel in Covington is $3.53 at the Pure station, located at 6125 U.S. Highway 278 and West Street.
Photos: Picnic in the park
Let's have a picnic! Today, I walked through the park and saw families and friends walking, playing and sitting at tables. Sherry Saylam and her friend Shanna Goss, among others, were laughing and enjoying the sun. "With so many days of rain, I just had to get out," Saylam said as she sipped her soft drink. "Yes, I'm so sick of the cold weather and it's beautiful out here today," said her friend Goss.
Vote now for Hometown Hero of 2012
It's time once again for Newton County to honor its Hometown Heroes, the residents who go above and beyond the call of duty to help out their fellow man, woman or child.
600 could be affected by ZIP code change
Some residents in eastern Newton County will have to decide whether they want to keep their Social Circle mailing address and ZIP code or switch over to a Covington address.
Local caregiver charged with murder
A Covington woman has been charged with murder after the death of a mentally-challenged patient for whom she was the caretaker.
Behind the counter: Bell's Grocery
What they do: Bell's Grocery is a small, family owned business. It's a discount store that buys closeout and overrun products. Don't jump to any assumptions – Bell's is always stocked with fresh meat, fresh milk, fresh bread, fresh eggs, and more, all coming straight from the vendor. The store is owned by Chris and Penny Bell. What's unique: "A lot of people say it's like a scavenger hunt. You never know what you're going ...
Crime briefs: Don't leave your car alone
Two women were arrested and cited for disorderly conduct Saturday morning after a fight involving a car and an unpaid loan.
Running club for moms thrives
Moms RUN This Town, a free running club for moms and women of all levels and paces, now has an active chapter in the Covington/Conyers/Social Circle area.
GPC gets Presidential Service Award
President Barack Obama has named Georgia Perimeter College as a 2013 Presidential Awardee in the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
Fox Winery grows native Ga. grapes
Today on my travels, I stop to visit Brian Kuhn of The Fox Winery. I was excited with the anticipation of a little free wine tasting and a chance to pick up a local bottle of wine for dinner.
Mecca: From baseball to bombings
To say Yellow Brick Home resident John Slavik came from humble beginnings is a misrepresentation of European history. A 'multi-cultural' beginning is closer to the truth.
Kite Day with Dad
Kites were flying high outside of Oak Hill Elementary School Friday morning. More than a dozen Pre-K students enjoyed the fresh air and flew colorful and character-themed kites with their dads. After kites soared through the blue skies, students returned back to the classroom and danced with music performing for their parents and families, and then enjoyed lunch.
Educator to shoot music video
"Beautiful." That's the title of a song and message a Live Oak Elementary School special education co-teacher wants to get across to young children who have been affected by bullying.
Sunday fire total loss for local family
A Woodland Ridge Circle home was declared a total loss after a fire destroyed it early Sunday morning.
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