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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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Church in the Now considers Covington
Church in the Now could soon be holding its services in Covington, as the church's leadership is seeking a permanent location and is in the process of leasing a vacant 33,688 square-foot former industrial building off Harland Drive.
City lowers Rebecca St. speed limit
Drivers cruising down Rebecca Street in Covington may want to reduce their speeds when driving through the area after Covington council members approved a speed decrease on the street at their meeting Monday night.
Juveniles threaten NHS softball team
Covington police are searching for a group of juveniles who made threats to a Newton County High School softball coach and his players during their practice on Thursday.
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.
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