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Choir guild offers 2 concerts this week

The 75-voice Covington-Conyers Choral Guild will present its 28th Spring Concert in two performances this week.

May 14, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Jazzercise for kids offered

Children ages 4-8 can get fit while having fun with Junior Jazzercise at Jazzercise Covington Fitness Center. A six-week program of Monday morning classes begins June 3.

May 14, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Spanish class offered

Georgia Piedmont Technical College is offering a 4-week class, Workplace Spanish for Travelers and Tourists. Designed for both business and leisure travelers, the course teaches key terms and phrases to assist those traveling to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America. Twice-a-week sessions will be offered from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 21-June 13 and 10 a.m.-noon Mondays and Wednesdays, May 20-June 12. The $189 fee includes a course book and CD.

May 14, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Board mulls recycling center fee

One of the most significant discussions so far this budget year has been whether to institute a new fee for residents to use the county's recycling centers.

May 14, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


County faces tough budget decisions

Newton County commissioners have a lot of work left to do for next fiscal year's budget, including decisions on whether to raise the property tax rate, fund any of the $5.4 million in additional department requests or institute a fee to use recycling centers.

May 14, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Jailer charged with sexually assaulting inmate

A Newton County Detention Officer has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a female inmate.

May 14, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - May 14

The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.38 at Flash Foods, located at 4175 Salem Road and Brown Bridge Road.

May 14, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Local teen still missing

Jordan Marie Aaron has been missing for two weeks, and although investigators are sure the seventh-grader is alive and left on her own accord, they are still desperate to find her and bring her home to a mother who dreads leaving the house, fearing she'll miss her daughter's phone call.

May 13, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - May 13

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

May 13, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Newton County Jail Log, May 12

Derran Donovan Marlow, 24, Villa Rica, May 1. Probation violation.

May 11, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


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.

May 11, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


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.

May 11, 2013 | Terri Kimble | LOCAL


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.

May 11, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


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.

May 11, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Firehouse Subs comes to Covington

Firehouse Subs is coming to Covington, adding another national, fast casual chain to the city's growing restaurant mix.

May 11, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


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Photos: Picnic in the park

Let's have a picnic! Today, I walked through the park and saw families and friends walking, playing and sitting at tables. Sherry Saylam and her friend Shanna Goss, among others, were laughing and enjoying the sun. "With so many days of rain, I just had to get out," Saylam said as she sipped her soft drink. "Yes, I'm so sick of the cold weather and it's beautiful out here today," said her friend Goss.

March 12, 2013 | By Darrell Everidge news@covnews.com | LOCAL


Vote now for Hometown Hero of 2012

It's time once again for Newton County to honor its Hometown Heroes, the residents who go above and beyond the call of duty to help out their fellow man, woman or child.

March 12, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


600 could be affected by ZIP code change

Some residents in eastern Newton County will have to decide whether they want to keep their Social Circle mailing address and ZIP code or switch over to a Covington address.

March 12, 2013 | Gabriel Khouli | LOCAL


Local caregiver charged with murder

A Covington woman has been charged with murder after the death of a mentally-challenged patient for whom she was the caretaker.

March 12, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Behind the counter: Bell's Grocery

What they do: Bell's Grocery is a small, family owned business. It's a discount store that buys closeout and overrun products. Don't jump to any assumptions – Bell's is always stocked with fresh meat, fresh milk, fresh bread, fresh eggs, and more, all coming straight from the vendor. The store is owned by Chris and Penny Bell. What's unique: "A lot of people say it's like a scavenger hunt. You never know what you're going ...

March 12, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Crime briefs: Don't leave your car alone

Two women were arrested and cited for disorderly conduct Saturday morning after a fight involving a car and an unpaid loan.

March 12, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Running club for moms thrives

Moms RUN This Town, a free running club for moms and women of all levels and paces, now has an active chapter in the Covington/Conyers/Social Circle area.

March 12, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


GPC gets Presidential Service Award

President Barack Obama has named Georgia Perimeter College as a 2013 Presidential Awardee in the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

March 12, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


Fox Winery grows native Ga. grapes

Today on my travels, I stop to visit Brian Kuhn of The Fox Winery. I was excited with the anticipation of a little free wine tasting and a chance to pick up a local bottle of wine for dinner.

March 12, 2013 | By Darrell Everidge news@covnews.com | LOCAL


Mecca: From baseball to bombings

To say Yellow Brick Home resident John Slavik came from humble beginnings is a misrepresentation of European history. A 'multi-cultural' beginning is closer to the truth.

March 12, 2013 | Pete Mecca | LOCAL


Kite Day with Dad

Kites were flying high outside of Oak Hill Elementary School Friday morning. More than a dozen Pre-K students enjoyed the fresh air and flew colorful and character-themed kites with their dads. After kites soared through the blue skies, students returned back to the classroom and danced with music performing for their parents and families, and then enjoyed lunch.

March 12, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Educator to shoot music video

"Beautiful." That's the title of a song and message a Live Oak Elementary School special education co-teacher wants to get across to young children who have been affected by bullying.

March 12, 2013 | Danielle Everson | LOCAL


Sunday fire total loss for local family

A Woodland Ridge Circle home was declared a total loss after a fire destroyed it early Sunday morning.

March 12, 2013 | Amber Pittman | LOCAL


Gonzalez coming back to Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Tony Gonzalez is returning to the Falcons for the 2013 season.

March 12, 2013 | Associated Press | LOCAL


Lowest gas price - March 12

The lowest gas price for regular fuel is $3.55 at the Shell station, located at 10724 ByPass Road and Monticello Street.

March 12, 2013 | Staff Report | LOCAL


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