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Lowest gas price - March 29

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.42 at the RaceWay, located at 5148 U.S. Highway 278 NW near Piper Street.

March 29, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


NCSO holds fundraiser for K-9 deputies Saturday

The Newton County Sheriff's Office will hold two fundraisers Saturday to raise money for their K-9 deputies.

March 28, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Crime: Kissed with a fist

A woman was reportedly punched in the face by her boyfriend when she threatened to "find another man" Friday evening.

March 28, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Three arrested on slew of drug charges

Three people were arrested Sunday evening, following a traffic stop that yielded knives, drugs and a gun.

March 28, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Chase Cain bike ride rescheduled

Bikers who were prepared to cycle for a cause Saturday during the Chase Cain Memorial Foundation Bike Ride will have to wait until April 27, after the event was postponed due to rain.

March 28, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Three deputies graduate from public safety training

The Newton County Sheriff's Office had three graduates from the 260th graduating class of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center-Athens Academy.

March 28, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Local pastor publishes book

Pastor Larry Bryant of Atlanta Deliverance Tabernacle, Inc., recently published his book, "The Sermon You Missed!" on March 4.

March 28, 2013 | Alexis Duffey | LOCAL


‘Spring into Shape’ camp coming soon

Children looking to brush up on their athletic skills and stay fit this spring break can do so during a conditioning camp hosted by Alumni for Youth at Alcovy High School, a nonprofit organization geared toward assisting young men and women to become outstanding citizens.

March 28, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Academic team has the right answer

This may be the first year that Newton High School has an academic team, but their success would seem to prove otherwise.

March 28, 2013 | Alexis Duffey | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - March 28

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.43 at the QuikTrip, located at 11124 Ga. Highway 142 near I-20 exit 93.

March 28, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - March 27

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.43 at Kroger, located at 5341 Ga. Highway 20 S near Brown Bridge Road.

March 27, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


BOC OKs Salem Overlay with changes

The Salem Road Overlay has been approved with amendments by the Newton County Board of Commissioners, after several months of planning and development meetings were held on the proposed project, which prolonged a vote from the board.

March 26, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Residents against gun firing restrictions

Residents packed into the Historic Courthouse Monday to listen to discussion about potentially changing county laws governing where, when and how guns can be fired, and 25 of the 26 people who signed up to speak were against making local laws more restrictive.

March 26, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Local author releases her 10th book

Covington resident Dorothy Myers wrote her 10th book, "One Way," and published it March 9. It's the 10th book she has written and the second that she has had published.

March 26, 2013 | Madison Morganthall | LOCAL


Antiques home show

I really enjoy looking back at yesteryear. This is the reason you will find me poking around at various antique stores on the weekends.

March 26, 2013 | Darrell Everidge | LOCAL


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Forum Monday on proposed gun laws

Citizens will have the opportunity to voice their concerns with proposed changes to the county's discharge of a firearm ordinance at a forum next week.

March 19, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Montessori hosts 12th annual chili luncheon

The Montessori School of Covington hosted its 12th annual Community Appreciation Chili Luncheon Monday with a meal prepared by students of the early childhood program.

March 19, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Social Circle hosts cleanup

Social Circle is hosting a city-wide cleanup Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m. Groups will be assigned a street each to pick up trash until either they are done or 11 a.m. Participants of this cleanup include civic clubs, citizens, the mayor and members of the city council.

March 19, 2013 | Madison Morganthall | LOCAL


Covington cruisers

The fastest set of wheels in town is washed and waxed and ready for show. The amazing details and effort each person takes to preserve a classic car are something very special. I was lucky enough to meet Ed Vosyka and Jim Fozzard, both from Newton County Tuesday. Vosyka said he brings his 2010 Mustang Shelby GT500 to at least one car show a weekend as a way to spend time with his wife and ...

March 19, 2013 | Darrell Everidge | LOCAL


Local student named Merit finalist

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has selected Rockdale County student Dylan Veneziano of Young American's Christian School as a 2013 Certificate of Merit Finalist.

March 19, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Superintendent spot has 34 applications

The Newton County Board of Education has begun its search for a new Newton County School System superintendent following Tuesday's news release stating 34 applications were submitted for the open position.

March 19, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Complaint by Meadors wont be investigated

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission has found no probable cause to investigate claims made against former Alcovy High School principal LaQuanda Carpenter by Newton County Board of Education member Jeff Meadors.

March 19, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Final day to vote on E-SPLOST

Today is the final day for voting on E-SPLOST. Read up on education SPLOST by clicking the following links to previous stories.

March 19, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - March 19

The lowest gas price for regular fuel in Covington is $3.48 at the Shell station, located at 10724 ByPass Road and Monticello Street.

March 19, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Newton County back to tornado watch until 10 p.m.

(7:10 p.m.) Rockdale, Henry and Newton are back under a tornado watch until 10 p.m. (6:30 p.m.) A tornado warning has been issued for parts of southern Rockdale, northern Henry and central Newton counties until 7 p.m. by the National Weather Service. A warning means a tornado has been sighted or picked up on radar in the area. (4:36 p.m.) A torndao watch has been issued for Newton County until 10 p.m. ...

March 18, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - March 18

The lowest price for regular fuel in Covington is $3.49 at the RaceWay, located at 5148 U.S. Highway 278 NW near Piper Street.

March 18, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Working at the car wash

Meet Nick McWilliams, a 20-year-old guy who loves the car wash so much that he works at one. McWilliams, has been working at Four Seasons Auto Wash Express here in Covington for nearly three years, in which time he has endured rain, sleet, snow and 104 degree weather just to make sure your car is as clean as it can be.

March 16, 2013 | Darrell Everidge | LOCAL


Turner Lake looks good after spruce up

With spring just around the corner, many residents are making their way over to Turner Lake Park to walk the trails, and several have noticed it is looking good. The Newton County Recreation Commission said it recently went in with machines and cleared out much of the underbrush and limbs in order to keep the public safe and the park looking nice.

March 16, 2013 | By Alexis Duffy news@covnews.com | LOCAL


Strand of Norovirus sweeping country

Each year in the U.S., about 20 million cases of noroviruses are reported. These are a group of related viruses that cause gastroenteritis, which is inflammation of the stomach and kidneys.

March 16, 2013 | Madison Morganthall | LOCAL


Engelhardt defined by full life

Marlin Engelhardt was a man of strength in many ways, who thrived on overcoming adversity and used his perceived shortcoming to speak wisdom in the lives of others.

March 16, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


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