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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.

March 26, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


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.

March 26, 2013 | Madison Morganthall | LOCAL


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.

March 26, 2013 | Darrell Everidge | LOCAL


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.

March 26, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Soldier recalls fighting in rice paddies, jungles

Born in the old Porterdale Hospital, Doug Garner and his family moved to Conyers before settling into Covington. He attended Newton County High School before working at the Bibb Plant in Porterdale, but instead of waiting for the inevitable draft notice, Garner chose to enlist in the U.S. Army. The year was 1966. Garner was 18.

March 26, 2013 | Pete Mecca | LOCAL


Kennesaw State hires football coach

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) - Brian Bohannon has formally taken over as Kennesaw State's first football coach.

March 26, 2013 | Associated Press | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - March 26

The lowest price for regular fuel in Covington is $3.43 at the RaceWay, located at 5148 U.S. Highway 278 NW near Piper Street.

March 26, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Elderly woman struck and killed ID'd

An elderly Covington woman was killed Monday when she was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street.

March 25, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


NCSS announces early release day

All Newton County public schools will release students early on Friday, March 29 for teacher professional learning activities.

March 25, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - March 25

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.40 at the Marathon station, location at Ga. Highway 11 and Ga. Highway 142.

March 25, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


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Woman shot by boyfriend

Covington Police Department officers responded to a "trouble unknown" call at the Magnolia Heights Apartment complex at approximately 3 a.m. Sunday to find a hysterical woman covered in blood.

June 10, 2009 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


The News wins big

For the second consecutive year, The News clinched the coveted General Excellence award for Division E (biweekly and triweekly newspapers with circulation less than 20,001) at the Georgia Press Association Awards held this weekend at Jekyll Island.

June 10, 2009 | Jennifer T. Long | LOCAL


WSCC BikeFest a success

Shiny new bicycles: The WSCC BikeFest gave away about 20 bikes and 30 helmets to local children on Saturday, June 6. More than 50 children rode in the parade, as did 11 volunteers from the Covington Conyers Cycling Club (C4), one volunteer from the Metropolitan Atlanta Cycling Club (MACC) and three officers from the Covington PD. There was also a pancake fundraiser breakfast before the parade, and Mayor Carter assisted in cooking ...

June 10, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Woman shot at Magnolia Heights

Covington Police Department officers responded to a "trouble unknown" call at the Magnolia Heights Apartments complex at approximately 3 a.m. Sunday to find a hysterical woman covered in blood. According to CPD Lt. Wendell Wagstaff, the officers called LifeFlight for the victim, 23-year-old Tiati Smith, who was bleeding from behind her left ear, even though it appeared the bullet had just grazed her ear or head.

June 08, 2009 | Jennifer T. Long | LOCAL


Suspects caught after armed robbery

Investigators from the Newton County Sheriff's Office solved two burglaries at once when they arrested two men for an armed robbery Wednesday.

June 07, 2009 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


New homeless shelter opens after final inspections

Covington now has a homeless shelter as Rainbow Covenant Ministries received its final certificates of occupation for the three homeless shelter buildings at Turner Lake Circle.

June 07, 2009 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Beat the heat

YMCA Pool Shedule Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday 12 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. ...

June 07, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Heart of a clown

Eight-year-old Michael Webb describes himself as a clown.

June 07, 2009 | Jennifer T. Long | LOCAL


Junior volunteers get down to business at Newton Medical

Summer break means something different for 60 Newton County high school students enrolled in Newton Medical Center's Junior Volunteer Program. The Junior Volunteer program at Newton Medical Center provides a variety of experiences for students ages 14 - 18 and several graduating seniors during the summer. Most students participate in the Scrubs program designed to provide certification in CPR and First Aid.

June 07, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


You gotta be kidding campaign

Soon some real characters will be showing up on the local scene and around Georgia. Tommy Krenshaw, or "Flat Tommy", as Keep Covington/Newton Beautiful (KCNB) affectionately calls him, will reach star status as he and his reasons for not recycling take center stage in a new statewide education campaign. Those who know Tommy will not be surprised that he is receiving so much attention. During his act, Tommy proclaims to all that he will find ...

June 07, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


BP robbed by armed duo

The BP gas station at Salem and Kirkland roads was once again hit in a robbery late Saturday evening and investigators from the Newton County Sheriff's Office are looking for the men responsible.

June 05, 2009 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Republican candidates prepare for ‘10 elections

Sen. John Douglas (R-Social Circle) declared last Thursday's local Republican Party meeting a victory party, in the wake of the Board of Commissioners decision to not raise the millage rate.

June 05, 2009 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Do it yourself advice for home improvements

Because of the current economic crisis, more and more homeowners instead of contracting out work around their home are trying to perform some of the jobs themselves. Local Electrical Contractor Terry Ozburn sends along the following suggestions for new do-it-yourselfers.

June 05, 2009 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Thornton found to be guilty on all charges

Courtney Courtmentez Thornton sat silently, his head down, as Judge Eugene Benton read the charges against him. After nearly five hours of deliberation that stretched into two days, the jury reached a verdict of guilty on each charge. Thornton shook his head slightly after each utterance of the word "guilty." Thornton, who turns 27 today, was sentenced to life in prison plus 40 years.

June 04, 2009 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


With drought over, water restrictions eased

Newton County residents will be able to wash their cars and water their lawns Wednesday as the state lowered Newton County's watering restrictions to Level IV c.

June 04, 2009 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


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