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Officials explore incentives for retail
Residents want more restaurants and places to shop, and local officials think tax breaks may be the way to get them.
Staffing company gets award for growth
Local company Apollo Staffing has been honored as the 10th fastest-growing company in metro Atlanta in 2013 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
Former industrial recruiter joins local company
Newton County's former industrial recruiter has signed on with local business Wagner Service Solutions in an effort to expand the company's reach into new markets.
Businesses beautify downtown square
Downtown businesses and beyond looked through colorful blooms and plants Tuesday to create the perfect arrangement to go in front of their storefronts as a part of an effort to beautify the downtown area.
Chamber hires new industrial recruiter
Head industrial recruiter Roger Harrison is leaving Newton County, but the chamber has already hired a replacement in Courtney Bernardi, the top recruiter in Jackson County.
Local pest company acquires competitor
Skyline Pest Solutions has announced the acquisition of Beyond Exterminating in Social Circle.
Local company SteelCo gets Baxter work
Months after Baxter International's big announcement to locate a $1 billion manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs industrial park, Newton County is starting to see some positive effects.
Unemployment, employment both down
After a one-month spike above 10 percent, Newton County's unemployment declined to 9.8 percent in February; however, the change was accompanied by a decline in employed workers and the overall local labor force, signaling people probably stopped looking for work.
Local business eyeing new site
Local optical business Covington Eyes owner Dr. Andrea Washington is relocating her business to a building behind Newton Medical Center.
Small businesses tax strategy webinar
Small business professionals can learn more about filing their taxes during a webinar hosted by the Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce next month.
Chamber develops leadership training program
Good leaders have to capitalize on their strengths, but, just as importantly, they also have to admit their weaknesses and find ways to compensate for those. When both of those things happen, leaders thrive.
Council OKs temp sign ordinance
After months of discussion, the Covington City Council finally reached a consensus on allowing temporary signs at businesses.
Jazzercise studio comes to Covington
Jazzercise, the world's leading dance fitness program, is opening its newest fitness center in Covington.
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Local Walmart awards scholarship
Walmart Store, located on Industrial Boulevard in Covington, recently awarded an academic scholarship to Money Center associate Iyanna Alexander. A Walmart Associate Scholarship in the amount of $1500 was presented by store manager Jerome Adkins and assistant store manager Dan Brown during a store meeting of associates. Special guests included Iyanna's mother Sharon Alexander of Covington and Lillian Bittaye, her mentor with the Sojourner Truth Program. The festivities included the check presentation, a cake to ...
Covington career expo at 9 a.m. Thurs.
The Georgia Department of Labor, the Newton County Chamber of Commerce and the Covington Employer Committee will sponsor a career expo Thursday, Oct. 4.
Gas prices drop 8.4 cents in past week
Average retail gasoline prices in Newton County have fallen 8.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.67/gal Monday.
Stylin’ at the Mill opens in Porterdale
Porterdale residents will now be able to tan and get their hair done in downtown thanks to a new salon called Stylin' at the Mill.
Restaurant Health Scores, Sept. 12
Burrito Loco, 4139 U.S. Highway 278, Covington, Score: 94. China Star, 13015 Brown Bridge Road, Suite 320, Covington, Score: 75, Grade: C. Heard Mixon Elementary School, 14110 Ga. Highway 36, Covington, Score: 95. Holiday Inn Express-Breakfast Bar, 9159 Access Road, Covington, Score: 93. Jimbo's Grill At The Mill, 2102 Main Street, Porterdale, Score: 89. Johnny's New York Style Pizza, 10176 Carlin Drive, Covington, Score: 100. Lucy's Wings-N-Things, 4220 Ga. Highway 142, Suite B, Newborn, Score: ...
Downtown gets sweeter
Downtown Covington will get a little sweeter this fall, as Sweet Treats goes under new ownership and concentrates more on offering a variety of baked goods.
Restaurant Health Scores, Sept. 5
Putters Restaurant, 11240 Brown Bridge Road, Covington, July 25, Score: 99. Riverside Healthcare, LP, 5100 West St Covington, July 25, Score: 88. Shane's Rib Shack, 11162 Highway 142, Suite 180, Covington, July 26, Score: 87. Subway No. 13231, 55 Crowell Road, Covington, August 2, Score: 91. Subway, 9142 U.S. Highway 278, Ste B, Covington, August 9, Score: 96. Thomas' Country Buffet, 4122 Emory St., Covington, July 26, Score: 98. World Of Wings, 5340 Highway 20, ...
Chamber to host second Taste of Newton
More than three dozen local businesses and restaurants will come together for the second annual Taste of Newton at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13 on the third floor of the Newton County Administrative Building, 1113 Usher Street, Covington.
Health scores: Aug. 29, 2012
Bangkok Grill, 5135 U.S. Highway 278 Covington, Aug. 7, Score 94. Blimpie, 3198 Elm St., Covington, July 31, Score 96. Bradley's Bar-B-Que, 1160 Church St., Covington, July 31, Score: 99. C.R. Bard Urological Cafeteria, 8195 Industrial Blvd., Covington, Aug. 7, Score: 95. China Star, 13015 Brown Bridge Road, Suite 320, Covington, Aug. 14, Score 61. Covington Diner, 6238 Turner Lake Road, Covington, Aug. 8, Score 78. Little Caesars, 3602 Salem Road, Covington, July 25, Score: ...
Two Georgia banks merge
Synovus Bank, the Georgia-chartered, FDIC-insured bank, today announced plans to combine two of its bank divisions - Bank of North Georgia, based in Alpharetta, and Bank of Coweta in Newnan.
Unemployment rises in July
Newton County's unemployment rate increased to 11.3 percent in July, pushing the rate to the highest it's been this year; however, employment also increased meaning more people overall were actively seeking work
Unemployment claims rise
The number of first-time unemployment filers in Newton County rose to 701 in July, up significantly from last month's 461 claims.
Hardee’s returns to Covington
Hardee's is once again coming to Covington, for the third time, and will locate in the same building it originally built nearly 30 years ago.
Newton Federal Bank
Serving as one of the last hometown banks in Newton County, Newton Federal Bank has been in business for more than 84 years.
New Yogurt place opens its doors
Mango Tango Yogurt held its ribbon cutting Tuesday afternoon in Covington. The new business stays open until 10p.m. every night. For more information visit Facebook.com/mangotangocovington
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