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Newton County Jail Log, May 12
Derran Donovan Marlow, 24, Villa Rica, May 1. Probation violation.
Christian writers group honors poets
At its annual Poetry Forum, the East Metro Atlanta Christian Writers group recently presented its People's Choice Award to poet Carol Whitmire of Covington.
Local, Oxford grads set fine example
The bell tower chimes 10 a.m. on a beautiful Saturday morning in Oxford, as hundreds of black-robed graduates march across the courtyard following a bagpiper.
USDA urges farmers to take part in census
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is urging farmers and ranchers not to miss an opportunity to be counted and help determine the future of farming in America.
Annual Fire House 5K race Saturday
The fourth annual Fire House 5K will kick off Saturday, and there's still time to register, as Covington fire officials hope the turnout will continue to grow to more than 400 runners this year.
Firehouse Subs comes to Covington
Firehouse Subs is coming to Covington, adding another national, fast casual chain to the city's growing restaurant mix.
City may expand fiber network
The city of Covington has saved around $60,000 per year since it began creating its own fiber optic cable network to connect its buildings across the city, and officials hope to be able to offer those kinds of savings to other local government entities and possibly create another revenue stream in the future.
Solar devices will clean water sources
Newton County's two drinking-water reservoirs, Lake Varner and City Pond, are getting a helping hand from the sun in the battle to keep them as healthy and clean as possible.
Illegal street race blamed in wreck
An infant and a Covington teenager were killed Thursday night in a wreck on I-20 that police believe was caused by an illegal car race going awry.
Mom of boys is thinking pink
Kari Apted may have a lot on her plate, but the mother of three, soon to be four, has learned how to balance it all. With three boys, Eli, Zach and Jonah, Apted admits that things can get hectic. But she also says a houseful of boys is always endearing.
Sergeant arrested after single-vehicle crash
A Covington man who was a sergeant with the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office was arrested following an early morning crash on McCalla Road in Rockdale County.
Street race crash kills baby, teen
Two people were killed, including a teenager and infant, and three others injured in a wreck on I-20 in Rockdale County that police believe was caused by illegal street racing.
Lowest gas price - May 10
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.49 at BP, located at 6229 Turner Lake Road and Brown Bridge Road.
Tea party delight for Mother's Day
If you're looking for a way to delight your mom for Mother's Day, the Phoenix Pass nonprofit for homeless women and children is offering a unique opportunity designed to make her feel like a queen.
Thief steals church’s history
Luther Hays Presbyterian Church had its history stolen recently, and the church's members are pleading for its safe return.
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FBO decision still not reached
The Covington City Council had an airport work session Thursday, but an hour and a half later no consensus had been reached on the airport's future.
Short list out for fifth Alcovy judge
The Judicial Nominating Commission has chosen three finalists for the newly created fifth judgeship for the Alcovy Judicial Circuit:
City Council candidates to host open forum Tuesday
The four Covington city council candidates will answer questions from the public at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Covington City Hall.
Hey, Mr. Postman
Shane Williams began his career with the United States Postal Service in 1976 as a carrier in his hometown of Tucker. In August he became Covington's postmaster.
Short list for 5th Alcovy judge announced
Gov. Sonny Perdue's Judicial Nominating Commission has submitted recommendations to fill a new judgeship on the Superior Court of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit. Both judgeships were created this year by the General Assembly. The JNC submitted the following short list of names:
Testimony continues in Benson trial
The murder trail of Franklin Benson continued today with several witnesses for the state taking the stand. A forensic pathologist for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation testified about the condition of Leslyan Williams' body parts that were transported to the GBI for autopsy, saying the total weight of what the found of her body was just 35 lbs.
Phantom Folklore: Cemetery specters spook visitors
Click here to view a slideshow of Oxford Historical Cemetery and Tabernacle Cemetery.
Simultaneous motion
 Oxford College alumnus Angus Galloway will return to his alma mater on Oct. 15 for a reception opening his art exhibition at the school.
Ms. Senior Newton County
Lookin' lovely: Crowning of the 2009 Ms. Senior Newton County Newton County. Senior Services Inc. held their 3rd Annual Ms. Senior Newton County Pageant on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. at the Olive Swann Porter Auditorium. Theme for the pageant was "On Broadway." Contestants are from left to right: Mrs. Estelle Haley, Mrs. Annie Roby (second runner up), Mrs. Isabel Moure' (2009 Ms. Senior Newton County), Mrs. Rockie Butts (third runner ...
Newton Medical hosts Friday golf tournament for neonatal equipment
Newton Medical Center administrators and members of the NMC Auxiliary are inviting all golfers to the Auxiliary Autumn Action Golf Tournament Friday to benefit the hospital's new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Annual Daffodil Festival celebrates US pastimes
"Play Ball! America's Favorite Pastimes," is the theme for five days of colorful events during Georgia Perimeter College Newton Campus' annual Daffodil Festival and Fall Symposium. The events will be held Oct. 19-23 on the newly expanded campus at 239 Cedar Lane, Covington.
Benton House sets sail
Cards and camaraderie: Mayor Kim Carter presented a proclamation for Benton House, Covington's Senior Living Community, to Cathy Harville, executive director and Victoria Chandler, community relations director. The proclamation was to declare Cruise Week in recognition of Assisted Living Week held Sept. 13-19. The community celebrated by turning Benton House into a luxury cruise ship. Residents celebrated with a fabulous week of meals, games and entertainment. Residents' families, friends and local Covington ...
65 trees planted in first NeighborWoods project
Fairview Estates was one of "those" neighborhoods - the kind where the developer cuts down every tree in the neighborhood during construction and goes bankrupt before the street trees are ever planted.
Commissioner Henderson arrested for battery
District 4 Commissioner J.C. Henderson will not hold a press conference to discuss his arrest on Saturday evening on charges of battery.
SBA opens a third disaster center
The U.S. Small Business Administration announces today that they are establishing a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Rockdale County. This will make the third
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