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Newton Citizen to leave local office

The Newton Citizen newspaper is moving out of its Covington office April 12 and will operate out of its Rockdale Citizen office in Conyers for at least a few months while the company seeks another building to lease in Newton County.

March 30, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Chicken for Lions

The Covington Lions Club invites the public to their 41st Annual Chicken BBQ on Wednesday, April 10, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Academy Springs Park Clubhouse on Conyers Street.

March 30, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Local dancer seeks help for NYC competition

At just 10 years old, Covington native Abby Boivin is headed to New York City to pursue her dance dreams.

March 30, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Kimble: 4-H'ers place at District Project Achievement

Forty-five Cloverleaf 4-H'ers in the fourth through sixth grades competed at District Project Achievement this year. Each researched, wrote and presented a 4- to 6-minute illustrated talk on a topic of his or her choice. They presented in club meetings, at County Project Achievement and at District Project Achievement.

March 30, 2013 | Terri Kimble | LOCAL


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


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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


The News to record, show BOC meetings

The Newton County Board of Commissioners' meetings will now be recorded on video and placed on The Covington News' website, CovNews.com, where they can be viewed in their entirety for free by the public.

March 16, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Local to compete in fashion week event

Design and fashion may be a dream for some people, but an evolving Social Circle designer will face reality as she participates in a competition for emerging designers during Charleston Fashion Week, in Charleston, S.C.

March 16, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Kimble: 4H'ers earn top honors

A seventh-grader stood on stage Friday night. He nervously looked at his note cards as nearly 400 pairs of eyes looked on.

March 16, 2013 | Terri Kimble | LOCAL


Stolen identity? Get in line

The only possible place more miserable than waiting in line at the DMV is waiting in line to get inside the IRS office.

March 16, 2013 | Nhi Ho | LOCAL


Crime Briefs: That’s just the way she shops

Two Covington women were charged with shoplifting from the Salvation Army Tuesday afternoon. Employees of the store watched as two women, later identified as Josephine Gilley Jones and Stephanie Lynn Harris, allegedly removed several pieces of clothing and concealed them in a white purse. When officers questioned the women initially, they both said there were no clothes inside the zipped up white purse. But when they were separated, the story changed. Harris reportedly told officers ...

March 16, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Historic Society to host guest speaker

The Newton County Historic Society's next meeting will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 9 at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, 8100 Bob Williams Parkway, off City Pond Road.

March 16, 2013 | Hayley Williams | LOCAL


Last day to vote early on E-SPLOST

Today is the final day for early voting on E-SPLOST. If you don't make it to the polls today, you can vote Tuesday, March 19. Read up on education SPLOST by clicking the following links to previous stories.

March 15, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Around the farm

A few tractors are parked inside Dale Wiley's barn that sits on his family's land they have owned since 1919.

March 14, 2013 | Darrell Everidge | LOCAL


Flint Hill Elementary keeps growing

Enrollment continues to rise at Flint Hill Elementary School, which is already the biggest in Newton County, and school system officials are discussing how to handle the growth, including possibly adding another assistant principal.

March 14, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


School lunch prices may increase

An increase in student lunch prices may soon be on the way as the Newton County Board of Education reviewed Tuesday a proposed 10-cent increase to paid lunch prices, as opposed to free and reduced, for students for the 2013-14 fiscal school year, which begins July 1.

March 14, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Local charged with 192 counts

Several people have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of forgery after reportedly stealing checks from a Conyers business.

March 14, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


New NHS revealed to NCSS officials

Newton County School System officials toured the new Newton High School on Thursday, where new classrooms, gyms and offices were revealed to school officials.

March 14, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - March 14

The lowest price for regular fuel in Covington is $3.53 at the Shell station, located at 10724 ByPass Road and Monticello Street.

March 14, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


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