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Main Street director Kelly resigns
Main Street Covington Director Josephine Kelly has resigned, effective June 7, to pursue starting her own company.
Shady Dale Rodeo kicks off June 7
The award-winning Shady Dale Rodeo, sanctioned by the International Professional Rodeo Association and produced by the Masonic Lodges of Jasper County, will be held at 8 p.m. June 7 and 8.
Health insurance costs rise for county, Covington employees
The county is beginning to see the fruits of an increased emphasis on wellness programs in its health insurance costs, according to its insurance agent, as those costs will remain stable, with county employees potentially bearing some extra costs.
Quit hating
A woman called police to report that someone had shattered her glass table Saturday. The woman said she received a glass-topped table from a friend a few days earlier and that she left it sitting in her back yard.
Vietnam vet saw brutal action, bravery
An NVA machine gun opened up as he walked point across a rice paddy.
Main Street Director Kelly resigns
Main Street Covington Director Josephine Kelly has resigned, effective June 7, to pursue starting her own company.
Covington council, mayor to get raises
For the first time since 1977, Covington City Council members and the mayor will get pay raises, as members say their workload has greatly increased and the economy is improving.
Lowest gas price - May 28
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.45 at Citgo, located at 15036 Brown Bridge Road and Ga. Highway 20.
BOE approves Fuhrey's contract
The salary for Newton County Schools' next superintendent is about $10,000 less than outgoing Superintendent Gary Mathews was paid.
NHS grad a Fulbright scholar
A leader who has a desire to teach others, Geoff Nolan, 22, is one of 30 Americans who will travel to Colombia as a part of the Fulbright Scholar Program, the U.S. government's flagship program in international educational exchange.
Three arrested, one sought in shooting
Three men have been arrested, and a warrant is outstanding for a fourth in a May shooting in the Silos subdivision.
Lysiak gets cookin' on 'MasterChef'
When she was growing up in Social Circle, it was only natural that Jessie Lysiak gravitated to the kitchen. After all, that was where the action was.
Oxford's Schwartz honored
Local government leaders are on a roll when it comes to regional awards.
New tourism director has big plans
Jenny McDonald lived the Atlanta life for years, but when her own children were born, she moved back home to Newton County to raise them like she was raised.
4-H offers plenty of summer fun
School's out and 4-H is kicking off a huge summer of fun for all ages. Call us at 770-784-2010 with any questions, or visit us on the second floor of the Newton County Administration Building from 8 a.m. to noon or 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays (closed on Memorial Day).
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Rep. Johnson holds meet and greet
Local officials and citizens in the area had the opportunity to listen to an update on congress and ask Representative Hank Johnson, congressman of Georgia's Fourth Congressional District, questions on Saturday at a meet and greet held at the historic courthouse.
BOC to re-apply for two grants
The Newton County Juvenile Court received permission from the Board of Commissioners to reapply for two grants.
JROTC annual awards
The annual JROTC awards ceremony was held at the Golden Fleece Masonic Lodge No. 6, March 28. East Side Scottish Rite President Joel Knight was happy with the attendance and said, "We are proud of our community, proud of our students in our high schools and look forward each year to recognizing outstanding JROTC cadets on the east side of Atlanta." The awards ceremony was attended by Albert F. Garner, 33rd, personal rep. to SGIG ...
Lowest gas price - April 5
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.34 at Kroger, located at 5341 Ga. Highway 20 S near Brown Bridge Road.
Study ranks Georgia counties
A study, which ranked Georgia counties based on its combined health and economic stats, has ranked Newton County in the top 60 and Rockdale County in the top 25 in the state.
County taking bids for lawn contract
Newton County is finally bidding out its lawn care contract, which became a source of controversy this year when it was discovered the current contractor had operated without an up-to-date county business license.
Blood drives scheduled for April
Anyone looking to help save a life by donating blood can do so at upcoming blood drives hosted by the American Red Cross, the largest single supplier of blood and blood products in the U.S.
Gun-firing discussion gets reboot
The county's gun-firing ordinance discussion got a reboot at Tuesday night's Board of Commissioners work session as the citizen committee looking at the ordinance gave some preliminary findings which appear to address many people's concerns.
Covington's Crooner
Not only is Covington known as the Hollywood of the South, and as the filming location of many popular TV shows and movies, but it is gaining traction in the music department as well.
County to get new, updated website
Newton County's website is set to get a complete makeover, a move county officials agreed was long overdue.
Woman arrested for baby shoes theft
A woman was arrested Friday afternoon after allegedly stealing baby shoes. Officers from the Covington Police Department were called to Citi Trends. While officers were en route, the alleged thief had already left the store. The woman, Maicheira M. Slaughter, was still outside the store, sitting in her gold Impala with a pair of infant Keds shoes next to her. When officers asked her to show them the shoes, she reportedly said, "I bought those ...
Lowest gas price - April 4
The lowest price for regular fuel is $3.39 at the Marathon station, located at Ga. Highway 142 and Dixie Road.
County employee arrested for child molestation
A Newton County Public Works employee has been arrested and charged with molesting a 4-year-old girl.
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NCSO Explorers participate in Winterfest
The Newton County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post 2010 participated in the 2013 Winterfest located in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Over 3,600 participants gathered from 13 states to experience what Venturing and Exploring is all about. The NCSO Explorers competed in four events: report writing, trouble unknown, felony traffic stop and DUI traffic stop. There were over 60 Explorer Agency Posts that competed in each event and the NCSO post placed 13th in felony traffic stops and 11th ...
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