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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


Lowest gas price - April 26

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.29 at Kroger, located at 5341 Ga. Highway 20 S near Brown Bridge Road.

April 26, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


NCSS wants to expand epidemiology

Newton County School System officials are working to find a way to offer its pioneering epidemiology course, now offered at Newton High School, to more students in the school system. But there are still some kinks that need to be ironed out before that can happen.

April 25, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Community mourns loss of Moore

James Stanley Moore Sr. was heading to work at SRG Global Wednesday morning, just like the quality control engineer had for almost 40 years, when another vehicle crossed into his lane, ending the 59-year-old's life.

April 25, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Unemployment drops again

Newton County's unemployment rate of 9.4 percent in March is the lowest since November 2008, - before the housing market crash fully hit Newton County - according to the labor department.

April 25, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Driver faces homicide charges

The woman who is accused of striking and killing 12-year-old Lynneah Browning with her car in late 2012 has been charged with homicide by vehicle and improper lane usage.

April 25, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Newborn’s hosts Horneyhead Festival

Newborn's annual Horneyhead Festival takes place Saturday, and the unique event is a fitting choice for a place that labels itself "A Town with Characters."

April 25, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Concert luncheons to return

The square will once again be filled with the sound of music during the month of May as the Newton County Arts Association hosts its Luncheon Concerts series on square park, starting Thursday.

April 25, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Local woman celebrates 101st birthday

Nell Nixon celebrated her 101 birthday with friends April 22 at her home in Covington. Attending were Lula V. Smith, Kathy Brown, Pamela Vaughn and caregiver Julie. Smith and Nixon have been friends for more than 50 years, sharing many memories of traveling and spending quality time together.

April 25, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Georgia Service Guild of Covington wins GFWC Silver Cup

The Georgia Federated Woman's Club Georgia Service Guild of Covington has won the GFWC Silver Cup, the organization's highest honor, for the second year in a row.

April 25, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Sensational 'Sister Act'

It is always fun to attend a play or a concert at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, and the award-winning, direct-from-Broadway "Sister Act" is no exception to that stance.

April 25, 2013 | T. Pat Cavanaugh | LOCAL


Crime briefs: I think I love you

A woman whose vehicle had been vandalized on previous occasions finally became fed up enough to contact police Wednesday afternoon.

April 25, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


County unveils tourism website

Phase one of Newton County's push to turn into a filming mecca has been completed with the creation and recent unveiling of gocovington.com, the county's new tourism website.

April 25, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Unemployment drops again to 9.4 %

Newton County's unemployment rate of 9.4 percent in March is the lowest since November 2008, according to the labor department, before the housing market crash fully hit Newton County.

April 25, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - April 25

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.24 at Chevron, located at 11230 Ga. Highway 36 and Ga. Highway 213.

April 25, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


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Lowest gas price - April 16

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.28 at Citgo, located at 14625 Highway 36 and Willow Springs Drive.

April 16, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - April 15

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.29 at Kroger, located at 3139 U.S. Highway 278 NE near Pace Street.

April 15, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Bioscience center in Stanton Springs

The state is in negotiations to purchase 6.7 acres of property in Stanton Springs industrial park to build the previously-promised $14 million Georgia BioScience Training Center.

April 13, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


4-H summer camp spots are filling up

Spring fever has hit, and we're only weeks away from the long days of summer. If you're ready to head to Six Flags or White Water, get the best deal on tickets by visiting the 4-H office. Six Flags tickets are only $38 for day passes and $64 for season passes. White Water season passes are $54, with day passes at $32. Prices on tickets are cash only. No additional taxes or fees will be ...

April 13, 2013 | Terri Kimble | LOCAL


Henderson named chair of Nelson Heights center board

County Commissioner J.C. Henderson was named chairman of the new Nelson Heights Community Center Board of Directors at its inaugural meeting Tuesday, while community activist Christine Young-Brown was named director.

April 13, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


BOE to purchase new math books

Elementary school students may be learning the basics of math from a new textbook next school year as the Newton County Board of Education is considering purchasing new textbooks for kindergarten through fifth-grade students.

April 13, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Tournament to benefit disaster relief

The Stone Mountain Baptist Association will host a Disaster Relief Benefit Golf Tournament Monday, April 15 at the Highland Golf Club, 2271 Flat Shoals Road, Conyers.

April 13, 2013 | Alexis Duffey | LOCAL


Crime: Underaged house party

An officer investigating a noise complaint Saturday night got more than he bargained for when the woman of the house reportedly became irate he had stopped by.

April 13, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Newton Medical Center Births, April 14

Claire Elana Gray, March 7, Paula D. Griner; Alfred L. Gray III, Covington, 6 pounds, 14 ounces, 18 inches.

April 13, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


See School House Rock show today

The Arts Association in Newton County putting on a performance this afternoon of School House Rock Live Jr. featuring the Oxford Singing Children.

April 12, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Student fires BB gun on school bus

A student fired a BB gun on a Newton County School bus Thursday and local officials are investigating the incident.

April 12, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - April 12

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.33 at Marathon, located at Ga. Highway 11 and Ga. Highway 142.

April 12, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


2nd annual car show set for Saturday

Snapping Shoals EMC's second Annual Car Show will take place Saturday at the co-op's headquarters at 14750 Brown Bridge Road in Covington.

April 11, 2013 | Hayley Williams | LOCAL


Student to start teen Republican group

A local Newton County high school student is trying to urge his fellow teens to political action by forming a Newton County Teenage Republicans group.

April 11, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Local fashionista shows off vintage look

With a camera in her hand and a complete wardrobe in the other, Kamilia Hyman looks to style and capture the everyday woman's finest appearance with her photography styling company, Kay's Way to Wear It.

April 11, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


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