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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.
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.
Three arrested on slew of drug charges
Three people were arrested Sunday evening, following a traffic stop that yielded knives, drugs and a gun.
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.
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.
Local pastor publishes book
Pastor Larry Bryant of Atlanta Deliverance Tabernacle, Inc., recently published his book, "The Sermon You Missed!" on March 4.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wanted man caught at Quiktrip
A stolen car was recovered early Saturday morning when an officer on patrol happened to run the plate on the vehicle as it passed him.
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National champions
Straight shooting: The Lake Oconee Shotgun Team (L.O.S.T.) traveled to the World Shooting and Recreation Complex in Sparta, Ill., July 23-26 to compete in the Scholastic Clay Target Program's (SCTP) National Championships. L.O.S.T. represented Georgia well by finishing strong in several age groups: The Rookie Squad (5th-6th graders) as well as the Senior Varsity Squad finished second in the nation in their respective divisions in Sporting Clays. The Junior Varsity Squad, pictured ...
Property taxes raised by glitch
Covington, Newton County and the county's school system are going to be collecting a combined $3 million less in property taxes than they originally expected, exacerbating the NCSS' budget crunch and bringing the county's budget woes back to the forefront.
Awarded for service
Proud service: Greg Ceaser Jr. (center), recently received an Army Achievement Medal for his work in Iraq. Greg Ceaser Sr., is the Director of Environmental Services at Newton Medical Center.
Rotary inducts Paul Harris Fellows, entertains district governor
Rotary District Governor Shane Burr of Canton visited the Covington Rotary Club Tuesday. He spoke about Rotary's priorities for 2009 - water and sanitation, health and hunger, and literacy - as well as participating in the Biggest Loser Polio Plus Challenge. He encouraged club members to attend Georgia Rotary's state convention at Jekyll Island. He also commended the Covington Rotary for inducting 50 Paul Harris Fellows in the past two years. "I want to recognize ...
Two of four charged in June Clements murder denied bond
Two of the four people charged in the killing of Conyers landscaper Timothy Clements were denied bond. Pablo Fernando Maldonado and Katria Luche McClain went before Superior Court Judge Horace J. Johnson Jr. earlier this week to request bond. Both have been incarcerated since their arrest in June.
Deputies shot in stand-off
Two Newton County Sheriff's Office deputies remain in stable condition after being shot Monday afternoon.
Man charged with murder after beating victim dies
One man is in jail and three others are being sought after a 21-year-old man succumbed to injuries he allegedly sustained from a beating July 26.
Drunk husband and wife arrested after argument
Two people were arrested early Monday morning after a man called 911, allegedly telling the operator he had stabbed his wife. When deputies from the Newton County Sheriff's Office arrived at the home, they reportedly found a man exiting the residence and walking toward the street. When asked, he allegedly admitted he was the person who had called 911. When asked what happened the man, identified as 31-year-old Regginal W. Julien, reportedly told deputies that ...
Ga. legislators to take one furlough day a month for remainder of 2009
ATLANTA - Starting this month, all 180 State House members and 56 State Senators will take one day of furlough a month for the remaining five months of 2009 in order to cut costs amid the economic recession. With the state budget so tight, other state employees being furloughed and the legislature finding ways to make even further cuts, elected leaders in the state government joined in the effort as well. State Senator John Douglas ...
Born leaders
The life of a law enforcement officer is filled with danger and a myriad of obstacles, but for two Newton County teens, the possibility of a tough road ahead hasn't hindered their desire to be the best of the best. To that end, they both showed what they were made of when both were recently elected officers of the Law Enforcement Explorers Association of Georgia.
Yellow River trail moving forward
Newton County residents have heard a lot of discussion about trails recently, but sometimes lost in that discussion is the fact that two non-railroad related trails are continuing to move forward.
Fight over milk turns physical; man damages another car with tire jack
A man was arrested Thursday after getting into a fight with his wife in front of their children, and allegedly grabbing her around the throat.
Ground broken at Denny Dobbs
Construction is finally set to begin on Denny Dobbs Park after Wednesday's groundbreaking at the site of the future park. Former State Rep. Denny Dobbs, the park's namesake, was "very appreciative and proud of the project," as he said a few words at the ceremony.The park is being named in Dobbs' honor because of his years of service to Newton County as a legislator and member of the Recreation Commission. ...
Wise owl
A 110-foot, century-old pine tree dominates the horizon on a patch of Fred Greer's Mansfield farm. This tree should have been cut down and sold as timber long ago, but Greer smiles and points up to a fox squirrel nest and says simply, "It's not hurting me to leave that one tree."
Husband throws TV at wife, she uses kitchen knife to defend herself
A woman and her daughter woke Sunday morning to the sounds of their home being burglarized, according to reports from the Covington Police Department. At roughly 9:50 p.m., one of the women was in her bedroom when she heard a chime sounding downstairs but ignored it, assuming it was her brother coming home. Shortly thereafter, movements were heard in the basement of the home followed by a bang. It was then that the women realized they were being burglarized, according to reports.
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