Officials discuss what CPD offers

Covington's population and the number of people needing help from the police are growing, even if the police force isn't because of a string of tight budgets in recent years.

Covington police donate to Special Olympics

The Covington Police Department donated $2,000 from its "Police Who Care" fund to the Newton County Special Olympics Program.

Council votes to take over Legion Field

The Covington City Council moved forward Monday with plans to convert Legion Field into a public park that could host big concerts and events.

Covington OKs first business incentive offered

The Covington City Council approved its first small business incentive package Monday night, only a few weeks after the mayor first proposed the idea.

Covington council mulls tax decrease

Covington is in the best financial shape of any local government - thanks in large part to revenue from electric and gas sales - but it still has a tight budget. And while employees want to undertake new projects to improve operations, the council seems more inclined to give some money back to citizens through a small property tax cut.

Out & About

Covington Through the Camera.

Councilman Smith to run for re-election

Covington Councilman Chris Smith announced Wednesday he will seek re-election to the City Council.

Children’s library to be renovated

While Covington Branch Library officials face the daunting task of substantial repairs to the roof and heating and air conditioning systems, they will be able to renovate and rearrange the children's library.

Company to build huge film studio

Covington's been a filming mecca for years, but plans to build a huge studio complex could have the town landing Hollywood blockbusters a year from now.

Out in the pollen

Covington through the camera.

Council supports new fueling station

Covington is moving ahead with plans to build a compressed natural gas fueling facility, and now city officials must decide how big of a station to build, how to pay for it and who's going to build it.

Man crashes into Rite Aid pharmacy

A 79-year-old Covington man accidentally crashed his car into the front entrance of the Rite Aid pharmacy at the corner of Emory Street and U.S. Highway 278 Monday afternoon, but no one sustained significant injuries and the store remained open through the crash.

Hometown Goodness

Hometown Goodness a family tradition for 47 years

Covington talks retreat, airport, CNG

The Covington City Council had one of its shortest meetings ever Monday, lasting just under 20 minutes, but upcoming work sessions and the city's annual retreat will keep members busy for the next two months.

Crime: 911 hangup leads to arrest

A 29-year-old Conyers man was arrested late Sunday night after 911 received a hang-up call from a hotel room he and a female were staying in.

Children's center to receive CPD funds

 Covington Police Chief Stacey Cotton received permission from the Covington City Council Monday night to use seized drug money to assist in purchasing equipment for A Child's Voice, the child advocacy center servicing the Alcovy Circuit.

Seasoned senator to face long-time educator

 Two-term incumbent Sen. John Douglas (R-Social Circle) is challenged by Democrat Rudy Cox, a man with 32 years of experience in the education sector, for the District 17 Georgia Senate seat.

Covington applies for HUD money for foreclosed homes

The Covington City Council and the Newton County Board of Commissioners have jointly applied for a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that would provide emergency funds for the acquirement and redevelopment of foreclosed residential properties. The council approved the application on Monday and the BOC did the same on Tuesday, as the grant application was due on Thursday.

Man arrested with burglary tools

After several homes in developing neighborhoods were found burglarized in recent months, deputies from the Newton County Sheriff's Department have stepped up patrols in those areas in an attempt to quell the thefts - a decision that paid off recently in one particular subdivision.

From scraps to stunning

Treasured trash: Third grade students at East Newton Elementary School worked with local artist Carol Veliotis during their art class to create treasures out of trash for the school's garden. The week-long program is an annual event and rotates schools each year. Veliotis uses everything from discarded wreaths to old wading pools to create recycled art with the students. "Keep your imagination going," Veliotis told the students. "Look at things and see not only what ...

Subway robbed Saturday

 A masked man allegedly used what employees thought looked like a machine gun to rob a fast food restaurant Saturday evening on Crowell Road, according to reports from the Newton County Sheriff's Department.

Keep the light on

 The official kickoff for the Lights on Afterschool program at the Covington Housing Authority may be the beginning of the end for the students it serves, because unless funding is found quickly, the program is completely out of money.

DTC to hold natural gas discussion

 The city of Covington and the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia will be hosting a panel on natural gas filling stations and running public vehicles on natural gas on Tuesday at DeKalb Technical College.

Man charged with statutory rape

A deputy on patrol during the wee hours of Sunday morning noticed a silver SUV parked on the shoulder of the road and decided to investigate. Though the vehicle's windows were heavily fogged, according to reports, the deputy was able to see two people moving around in the backseat when he turned his spotlight on the SUV's windows.

Covington purchases more MEAG power

The Covington City Council voted in favor of spending $2.6 million for the purchase of 5 megawatts of baseload power for one year at their council meeting on Monday.

Mutt Show

Early morning fire destroys most of Double G bar

 A citizen driving down U.S. Hwy 278 called 911 this morning after noticing flames coming out of the back of Double G Sports Bar & Grill.

ATF trains in Covington

The humid peace of a Tuesday morning was broken by a chest-thumping boom as an explosive device shredded the interior of a Covington apartment, spraying glass and metal across a parking lot and setting off a string of anxious car alarms.