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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.
Forget the traffic.
Need a Ride? Michael Michelet can help. Michael is a cab driver for Newton Taxi.
Covington City Council meeting tonight
The Covington City Council will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. The council is scheduled to discuss bids, an agreement for engineering services and the replacement of fuel tanks. To see the agenda, click on the attached PDF.
What's for dinner?
Are you cooking a BIG Easter Dinner?
A stroll back in time
I really enjoy looking back at yesteryear. This is the reason you will find me poking around at various antique stores on the weekends.
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Open house today at golf course
The former Indian Creek Golf Club, now Ashton Hills Golf Club, is having an open house today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in advance of its scheduled grand opening on Aug. 3.
Showers, t-storms to hit Covington
Covington will have showers and thunderstorms on and off during the next few hours before clearing out after 7:30 p.m., though they could return around 10 p.m., according to weather.net.
Speak up on the district 1 BOC election
The Covington News is dedicating its online poll to the primary election for the next month, as it tries to gauge how voters are feeling with early voting starting Monday and the election taking place July 31.
News wins 16 GPA awards for 2011
The Covington News captured five first place awards and won second place in general excellence, an overall quality award, in its division in the 2012 Georgia Press Association award contest.
Council talks noise, roads and high temps
The Covington City Council discussed numerous issues Monday, including continued noise complaints about Oconee Metal Recovery's car shredder, a place for homeless residents to cool down, changing the name of Ga. Highway 36 and using land around the airport for economic development.
Grateful dad shares his story
Tim Dabney, a single father of Covington, glowed with pride as he searched for a photo of his son and daughter in his phone. He recounts nights during which they watch "Smallville" to satisfy their Superman addiction.
Kiwanis Club raises $2,731 for Miracle League
The Kiwanis Club's Train Raffle was once again a big success with the funds raised earmarked for a well deserving cause-Newton County's Miracle League. Kiwanis Club President Mr. Royce Baker presented the proceeds - a donation of $2,731 - to fellow Kiwanian Ms. Tamara Richardson, Miracle League consultant.
Lions Club celebrates 60 years
Not just the Queen of England or NBC's debut of the current peacock logo, but the Covington Lions Club will also celebrate their 60 years of community service (1952-2012). In honor of this milestone, the Lions will hold a dedication ceremony on the square on Monday, June 18, 10 a.m. east of the courthouse. As part of the Covington square beautification project, they have donated a beautiful Willow Oak tree and a stone plaque will ...
City to start prepay electricity program
The Covington city council voted Monday to move forward with the prepay metering pilot program by authorizing Mayor Ronnie Johnston to execute an agreement with Paygo, the service provider.
Woman charged with vehicular homicide
Cathy Nolan, 48, of Covington turned herself in Tuesday to the Newton County jail after she was charged with second-degree vehicular homicide.
Plan for parking at 2012 graduation
As graduation ceremonies kick off tonight with Eastside High School, many parents are wondering where to park and how to navigate the area around Sharp Stadium, where the Class of 2012 will have its commencement this year.
One I-20 westbound lane to close til 3
The westbound lane on I-20 at mile marker 97 will be closed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for work being done by the Georgia State Patrol.
Local Girl Scouts collect blood
TV vampires aren't the only ones collecting blood in Covington; so is a local girl scout troop and for a good cause.
Horton named administrator of the year
Covington City Manager Steve Horton is not used to being kept out of the loop, but family, friends and employees managed to give him quite the surprise Thursday.
3-year-old run over by car
A 3-year-old child was run over by a family acquaintance in the driveway of his home Friday evening. Roy Lee Oliver, 22, of Covington, reportedly pulled his 1997 Chevrolet GMT-400 into the driveway of a White Birch Drive home to let his 46-year-old passenger out of the vehicle.
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