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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.

June 13, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


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.

June 13, 2013 | Shane Wilson | LOCAL


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.

June 13, 2013 | | LOCAL


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.

June 13, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


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.

June 13, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Hard Labor Creek Park offers programs

The following programs are scheduled at Hard Labor Creek State Park:

June 13, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


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.

June 13, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


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.

June 12, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


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.

June 11, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


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.

June 11, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


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.

June 11, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


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.

June 11, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


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.

June 11, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


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.

June 11, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


‘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.

June 11, 2013 | Pete Mecca | LOCAL


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Washington St. gets new computers

The Washington Street Community Center received some much needed new computers, courtesy of a monetary donation from local industry H.B. Fuller.

April 09, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


East Metro Board of REALTORS Awards Luncheon

The East Metro Board of REALTORS held their annual award luncheon March 22. The event highlights member contributions to the association and the profession of real estate. EMBOR inspires its members to achieve through its dynamic awards program, from unprecedented sales to exceptional dedication to the real estate industry and to our community.

April 09, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Young veteran transitions home

A Grady baby and lifelong member of Saint John the Wonderworker Orthodox Church, Joe Roden moved with his family from Atlanta to Conyers when he was 14 years old. By age 17, Roden already aspired to join the Army.

April 09, 2013 | Pete Mecca | LOCAL


Man wanted for threatening children

The Newton County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 25-year-old man who threatened to cut some neighborhood children's throats and made suggestive comments to women at a neighborhood gathering Sunday afternoon.

April 09, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


BOE to name top 3 supt. candidates

The Newton County Board of Education will announce its top three finalists for the superintendent position at its board meeting tonight.

April 09, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - April 9

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.33 at the Marathon station, located at 1814 Ga. Highway 11 S near Ga. Highway 142.

April 09, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


NCSO Deputy promoted to Corporal

The Newton County Sheriff's Office recently promoted Deputy Steven Ledford to the rank of Corporal in the Uniform Patrol Division. He has been with the agency since 1998 where he began his career in the detention center. The first eight years of his career was in the Detention Center and in 2006 he transferred to the Uniform Patrol Division as a Patrol Deputy. While in the Uniform Patrol Division, he has been successful and assigned ...

April 08, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Pedestrian killed identified

The pedestrian hit and killed this morning has been identified as 59-year-old Shirley Ann Reid.

April 08, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - April 8

The lowest price for regular gas is $3.39 at QuikTrip, located at 3214 U.S. Highway 278 NW and Emory Street.

April 08, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Mental health court will help inmates

Some people with schizophrenia, depression and bipolar and anxiety disorders see the world in a fundamentally different way and when they lose touch with reality and experience delusions, they can act out in ways that results in them ending up in jail.

April 06, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Nelson Heights changes management

The Nelson Heights Community Center is set to get another change in management after an up-and-down existence during which it has consistently faced questions about its purpose, operation and funding.

April 06, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Crime: Neighbor complains of pantless man

Investigators with the Newton County Sheriff's Office are exploring a complaint made by a woman who said her male neighbor frequently walks around outside naked and touches himself in an inappropriate manner.

April 06, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Teen work program needs local employers

Alcovy High School senior DeMichael Reid wants to one day own and manage his own auto repair shop, and he's getting a jump start on his dream by interning at a local business, a trend that's becoming ever more popular for high school students.

April 06, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Water, sewer tap fees to increase

The Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority is raising its fees May 1 on the most common residential water and sewer taps, a move executive director Mike Hopkins said accurately reflects real costs in today's market.

April 06, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


4-H'ers qualify for state BB gun tournament

I spent Saturday morning sitting on the back of a pickup at the Walton County Agricultural Center, listening as the 4-H'ers and parents sat around in safety orange T-shirts waiting on each shooter's turn.

April 06, 2013 | Terri Kimble | LOCAL


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