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Chamber hires new tourism director
A new face will be promoting Newton County to the rest of the world, as the chamber has hired local resident Jenny McDonald as its new tourism director.
Officials push for retail incentives
Mayor Ronnie Johnston continues to push for more active recruitment of retail businesses, including restaurants, movie theaters and the like, and he's hoping the city of Covington and the Newton County Industrial Authority may be able to bring some major companies to the area.
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.
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Ribbon cuttings for two companies
Officials celebrated ribbon cuttings Thursday for two previously-announced companies that are now up and running at Lochridge Industrial Park off Ga. Highway 142 in Covington.
Church members give gift bags to Walmart employees
The more than 300 employees at the new Walmart at the corner of Brown Bridge and Salem roads were greeted with gift bags Tuesday evening, courtesy of several members from Salem United Methodist Church.
Supporter spotlight: Tyler’s Hair Design Team
Tyler's Salon, located on Emory Street, originally was in the Hunting Creek Plaza for over 20 years. This year, the business is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Two companies have ribbon cuttings
Officials celebrated ribbon cuttings Thursday for two previously-announced companies that are now up and running at Lochridge Industrial Park off Ga. Highway 142 in Covington.
Supporter Spotlight: B & J Package Store
B & J Package Store, located on Highway 138, has been a Walnut Grove mainstay for the past 48 years.
Spotlight: Bellock's Multi Repair Service
As spring is turning around the corner, Wayne Bellock has been busy making preparations to gear up for the upcoming season.
Sears building for rent
While Sears corporate said it was closing the Covington store due to performance, Pat Campbell, owner of the physical building at 5153 U.S. Highway 278, said he was told the store was unable to find an independent owner to operate the store.
Local couple plans new produce store
Christina and Andrew Norman have been working on opening up a new fresh produce store in what was once the historic Oil Thrift store on Floyd Street in the early 1900s.
Supporter Spotlight - Discovery Point
Sherrie Johnson always wanted to take care of children. When Discovery Point opened up an opportunity for her to as a franchise, she ran with it.
McDonald's on Hwy. 278 to close
The McDonald's on Highway 278 will be closed for several months starting Monday to make way for a new restaurant on the site.
Jobs announced at 'Ring the Bell' event
Newton County businesses are hiring, and the Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce is continuing its efforts to promote local job creation.
Henderson's Restaurant
Since 1948, the Henderson family has been proud to serve delectable Southern dishes to the Covington community.
Newton residents gained 1,366 jobs in '11
Despite an unemployment rate largely unchanged from a year ago, Newton County residents gained 1,366 jobs during 2011, buoyed largely by growth in November.
Conyers Food Lion to close
The parent company of Food Lion announced Wednesday the Conyers location for the grocery store chain would be closing within 30 days.
Businesses help with Toys for Tots
Two local nonprofits, Sojourner Truth Observational Study Hometel and Unity Learning Network, gave toys to around 500 children this year through their participation in the Toys for Tots program.
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