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Main Str not ready to OK mayor's idea
The board of directors of the Main Street Covington program expressed displeasure at being kept out of the loop, and its members are not yet ready to OK a proposal to move the program, which is responsible for downtown development and marketing, under the local Chamber of Commerce.
Social Circle native makes music run
Taylor Marie steps out of her makeshift performance space in the corner of The Village Grille's main dining room, where she has just finished her second set, alongside lead guitarist Ryan Shafer.
Severe thunderstorm warning until 1 a.m.
Update, 9:44 p.m.: Newton County Fire Chief Kevin O'Brien said he has not heard of any significant damage in Newton County but did hear about a small fire resulting from lightning striking a shed off Benton Road.
Boy Scout troop honors tattered flag
The Troop 151 Boy Scouts, which meets at and is chartered by Salem United Methodist Church in Covington, lowered the tattered American Flag on May 11 at the Kroger's grocery on Brown Bridge Road and Ga. Highway 212.
People news: Sorority holds tea
The Chi Tau Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., which serves Newton and Rockdale counties, held a tea party and celebration recently for its Emerging Young Leaders program graduates.
Hard Labor Creek Park offers programs
The following programs are scheduled at Hard Labor Creek State Park:
Lowest gas price - June 13
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.43 at Quick Spot, located at 10260 Ga. Highway 36 and Eagle Drive.
Lowest gas price - June 12
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.45 at Shell, located at 10700 Covington Road and Flat Shoals Road.
Commissioners OK Rx discount card
Residents without health insurance or those whose insurance doesn't cover certain prescriptions will now have access to a free discount prescription card that can be used at several area pharmacies.
Public weighs in on county budget
Chairman Keith Ellis asked for public feedback as officials seek ways to balance next year's budget, and residents responded, calling and stopping by his office Monday asking questions and offering their perspectives.
Local pantry needs food donations
School is out for summer in Newton County, and a number of families are loading up their vehicles with packed bags and children to head off on family vacations and road adventures.
Chick-fil-A makes additions
Chick-fil-A's Covington location is adding a second drive-thru ordering speaker in an effort to help customer traffic flow more smoothly and is adding an outdoor patio.
Gallery offers Arty Art Camp and other programs
Students expressed their creativity on canvas, crafting robots with watercolors and other knick-knacks Monday at Arty Art Camp, hosted by the Southern Heartland Art Gallery.
Sweet SCOOPS chocolate camp
Children experienced chocolate, candy and cheer at SCOOPS Tuesday as they attended "Chocolate Camp," creating chocolate-covered sweets and goodies at the ice cream parlor.
‘Punchy’ pilot made Germans pay
If necessary, a flight surgeon was authorized to give the pilots pep pills to keep them flying. More than 1,000 fighter aircraft would create a wall of protection from treetop level to 30,000 feet. The men on the beaches were to be protected at all costs. The date was June 6, 1944, the Allied invasion of Europe.
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Type O neg and B neg blood levels drop to emergency levels
As a result of the recent bad weather across the country, on the heels of the holiday season, the blood supply has drastically decreased in the Southern Blood Services Region. Type O negative and type B negative blood supplies have dropped to emergency levels and help is needed now. Since type O negative blood can be used for any patient when there is not time to determine the patient's blood type, it ...
UnitedBank donates gift to local charities
Passing the gift along: UnitedBank recently made donations to the Repairers of the Breach Fund and the Covington YMCA for the holiday season. For a second year, UnitedBank directors and employees opted to give these donations instead of receiving individual Christmas gifts from their organization. "We consider ourselves blessed as 2009 comes to a close. The Newton community has supported UnitedBank since 2007; it is an honor to give these gifts to ...
Local mayors give updates at group meeting
Newton County's six mayors, including Social Circle, held their bi-monthly meeting in Social Circle Friday to provide city updates and discuss common issues.
The legacy lives on
For the third straight year, Hands On Newton is conducting a community service event to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. on his national Day of Service.
Investigators seek help in tracking gun-wielding suspects
Investigators are looking for three men who witnesses say displayed a handgun and possibly fired it at their vehicle.
Monte Carlo art show bets high
Its time, once again, to make your reservations for Southern Heartland Art Guild's annual fundraiser, Monte Carlo for the Arts This event is sponsored by Southern Heartland Art Gallery, United Bank and Air Conditioning Specialist, Inc. and will be held Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Event Facility located in the Porterdale Mill Lofts complex. Guests will enjoy a dinner buffet with performing artists acting as "casino dealers." The order of ...
Newton County Jail Log - Jan. 13
o Sharodrick Jerrell Brown, 20, 1474 Oak Hill Road, Covington, Dec. 16. To serve 10 days.
Two firefighters burned in Thursday morning house fire
Two Newton County Firefighters suffered second and third degree burns while fighting a house fire Thursday morning that claimed a resident's life.
Newton County Jail Log - Jan. 10
o Hannah Kelly Brownlee, 17, 5371 Hillview Dr., Oxford, Dec. 19. Failure to stop at stop sign, operation of vehicle without current plate, expired plate (first offense), alteration of license plates, improper license plate, possession of marijuana less than one ounce.
Airport opening delayed to end of Jan.
Weather continues to wreak havoc on Covington Municipal Airport construction and officials now hope the airport will be fully open by Jan. 25.
2010 census forms to be mailed soon
As the world becomes ever faster and more diverse, the U.S. Census Bureau is hoping to follow suit in an effort to make the 2010 Census count the most complete ever.
Reading to children is essential
Baby Talk Reading aloud teaches a baby about communication, introduces concepts such as numbers, letters, colors, and shapes in a fun way, builds listening, memory, and vocabulary skills and gives babies information about the world around them. By the time babies reach their first birthday they will have learned all the sounds needed to speak their native language. The more stories you read aloud, the more ...
Local wins 2 GCGMA awards
Local resident Robert Rhoades has received awards from the Georgia Country and Gospel Music Association. The awards are for "Songwriter of the Year" for his CD titled "Paths Across My Heart" and "Most Promising Entertainer of the Year" for 2009.
Tears of the Innocent
The following is the first in a three-part series looking at domestic violence in Newton County. Names have been changed to protect the victims and their families.
Don’t be left out in the cold, prepare for winter weather
As a wave of arctic air rolls across the United States, Georgia faces bone-chilling temperatures and the possibility of snow. Because Georgia is not usually prone to extreme snow and ice, even small amounts can cause severe problems.
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