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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.
Tourism, cleaning I-20 exits on mayor's radar
As part of his efforts to make Covington more attractive to new residents and tourists, Mayor Ronnie Johnston wants to see the town clean itself up and do a better job of marketing itself.
Out and about!
Even if Mother Nature doesn't know it is Spring! Just ask Elgin Childress of Covington he who says "spring means golf." Elgin dressed in a long sleeve shirt topped with a flees hoodie ignores the brisk wind and below fifty degree temps to practice his swing at The Oaks Golf Course located on Brown Bridge Rd in Covington.
Bigger Christmas light display for city?
Downtown Covington could become the next Christmas lights extravaganza destination if some local business owners can convince the city council to invest in the project.
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Officials search for city manager
City of Covington council members made a decision on a search firm to help the city locate and hire a new city manager at a called meeting Monday night.
Council hires city manager search firm
Covington city council members made a decision on a search firm to help the city find and hire a new city manager at a called meeting Monday night.
Local musician draws a big crowd
The rain held off as the crowd gathered for the second friday concert on the square. People of all ages carrying lounge chairs, blankets and coolers staked out a spot on the grassy lawn. Children played with balloons and frisbees, as parents visited with neighbors and friends.
Free concert in Covington Friday
The community is invited to a free concert featuring Nashville recording artist Corey Crowder tonight in downtown Covington.
Knife fight leads to assault arrest
A woman was arrested for assault with a knife Tuesday night after allegedly getting into a knife fight with her stepfather after he pulled a kitchen knife on her.
Aircraft plant may expand to Covington
The city of Covington took a preliminary step in making about 25 acres of land available at the Covington Municipal Airport for an aircraft assembly plant looking to expand their business and possibly bringing 300 more jobs to the area.
Citizens ask council for library help
Citizens concerned about the Newton County Library appeared before Covington City Council on Monday night to discuss ways to help fund the troubled library.
City council discusses hiring city manager
The city of Covington Council discussed what steps they should take to hire their next city manager at a called meeting on Monday night.
Downtown roads free from state control
The roads around the square are, at last, no longer a state highway after the city of Covington and Georgia Department of Transportation formalized the swap of a portion of Jackson Highway/Monticello Street for a portion of the Covington Bypass Road.
City Manager Horton to retire Dec. 21
Covington City Manager Steve Horton said Tuesday he will officially retire from the city Dec. 21, ending a 34-year career with the city and beginning the process of searching for a replacement.
Covington to up solid waste fees
City of Covington solid waste customers may soon have to pay a few extra dollars on their monthly bill for the pick up of yard debris.
City officials warn of utility bill scam
City of Covington officials are alerting customers about a scam that promises to pay utility bills in exchange for personal information and/or social security numbers.
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.
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