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Lowest gas price - April 19
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.29 at the Shell station, located at 10724 ByPass Road and Monticello Street.
Bear Creek Reservoir moving forward
The proposed Bear Creek Reservoir in southern Newton County is still waiting on its federal construction permit, but the Board of Commissioners reaffirmed its support to build the reservoir as soon as possible.
The Mural
It was a warm, sunny day as Carol and Don mixed the colors and arranged the various brushes they would use to transform this blank side of the building into a advertising work of art.
Covington through the camera
Today, I took a stroll around our local communities.
Legion fairgrounds could be destination
The American Legion fairgrounds could be turned into a destination spot for concerts and other events if Covington City Council members get their wish.
Go-Kart facility could come to Newton
A $1 million go-kart track and rental facility could locate in Newton County if the Board of Commissioners decides to allow such companies.
Little Dawg: A band of artists
On a night when the news calls for storms and meteorologists issue area-wide tornado watches, I found David Clemens and the rest of the DC3 sitting on the upstairs patio at Jimbo's in Porterdale. The band was having a round of Pabst Blue Ribbon - the standard beer of choice in the music industry from what I've been told. Clemens hovered over a basket of fresh onion rings and he was quick to introduce the ...
Revised temp sign ordinance passes
Every business and organization in a commercial area in Covington will now be able to have one - and only one - temporary sign on its property at all times.
NMC Auxiliary annual gala set
The annual Gala benefiting Newton Medical Center will be held on April 27 at Twelve Oaks Bed and Breakfast on Monticello Street in Covington.
City to replace some parallel parking
The city of Covington is going to remove some parallel parking spots downtown and replace them with the diagonal parking spaces found elsewhere.
Out and about
In the sun for work and fun. I caught up with people working and playing in the sun.
CPD works accident on U.S. Hwy 278
A two vehicle accident slowed traffic late Thursday afternoon on U.S. Highway 278.
AHS student arrested for child molestation
An Alcovy High School student has been arrested and charged with child molestation after reportedly touching and exposing himself to a 15-year-old girl at the school.
Lowest gas price - April 18
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.29 at Marathon, located at Ga. Highway 142 and Dixie Road.
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City embraces aging citizens
Newton County has seen a rapid influx of young residents over the past couple of decades, but a 65-and-older population boom is soon to follow as life spans increase and the first Baby Boomers near 65.
Into the Lion's Den
Ken Royston takes the helm: On Thursday, June 25, Royston and 14 officers were installed as the 2009 – 2010 officers and Board of Directors for the Covington Lions at their Officer Installation Banquet at their Pavilion on Conyers Street. Richard Henderson, District Governor, of the Oxford Lions officiated. Present, from left to right, were, front row, Doreen Stallworth, Minnie Henderson and Anne Wheeler, back row, Phil Owens, Lee Mayfield, Andy ...
Failure to stop leads to arrest for loaded gun
A 22-year-old man was stopped early Monday morning for failing to stop at a stop sign and ended up in jail after deputies located a fully loaded semi-automatic pistol.
Ga. State Patrol warns of summer heat dangers
The Georgia State Patrol is reminding drivers this week that now is the time to make sure your vehicles are ready for the summer driving season. Col. Bill Hitchens, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, said that as temperatures rise across the state, Georgia State Troopers see an increase in the number of vehicles with mechanical problems on Georgia roads each year.
Governor’s Office gets grant to help CLASS
The Newton County Juvenile Court received a $75,000 state grant to set up a daytime educational program to help reform suspended students by changing behavior and keeping them out of trouble.
Rotarian of the year
Service recognition: Covington Rotary Club President Doug Bolton, right, presents club member Jim Tudor with the local Rotarian of the Year Award.
Honored for their work
The Covington auxiliary of the local Lodge 1806, the Elkadettes, had the largest group in the state to attend the recent convention of the Elks. The convention was held June 4 through June 7 in Jekyll Island. The auxiliary also won several awards, including being honored for its work with the Conyers Elks-Aidmore Children's Home. Attending the convention and pictured are (front row) Audrey Owens, Anita Denny, Eleanor Haney (back row) Debbie ...
Lovejoy UMC women make caps for chemotherapy patients
The women of Lovejoy United Methodist Church have begun a service project to assist those who have been affected by cancer.
'Be There' program encourages parents to become involved
Parental involvement has always been stressed by the Newton County School System, but board members are looking at a way to encourage parents even more by considering the adoption of a program called "Be There."
Covington passes $120M budget
The City of Covington didn't face a budget crisis like Newton County, but it did share in the new experience of having to significantly cut back expenses after years of burgeoning growth.
Woman arrested for lying about gunpoint robbery
A woman who reported that she had been robbed at gunpoint was later arrested for false statements last Friday.
Fight after fishing lands man in jail
Near midnight on June 20, officers from the Covington Police Department were called to a home on Emory Street in reference to an open line 911 call and ended up arresting a man for battery.
Gresham pleads guilty to giving false statements to BOE
The case against Don Gresham ended Thursday morning in court when he accepted a negotiated guilty plea.
Newton County Jail Log - July 3
o John Kennedy Bell, 22, 75 Shadowbrook Road, Covington, June 19. Driving while license suspended or revoked (first offense), felony possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, alteration of license plates, improper license plate.
Ozburn one of 9 to reach finals for high court
Alcovy Superior Court Judge Samuel Ozburn is one step closer to becoming a Georgia Supreme Court Justice, after he beat out 29 other candidates to become one of nine finalists. The Governor's Office released its short list Wednesday after the Judicial Nominating Commission finished interviewing the original 38 finalists.
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