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Buckhault powers Post 77
Eastside's Keith Buckhault drove in eight runs combined in Rockdale Post 77's first two games of the American Legion POW/MIA Tournament in Douglasville this weekend.
Guiding Covington’s youth
For Michael Wilbanks, it's all about helping kids.
Junior Camp helps green golfer reach par
The first Junior Camp held last week at The Oaks Course in Covington, was a huge success. Participants ranging in age from 6 to 16 arrived with various skill levels, including some who had never held a golf club and those who played golf throughout high school. They left with a great experience and knowledge about the game.
Tournament time for All-Star teams
The Newton County Recreation Commission's baseball and softball seasons are wrapping up, but it's not time to put the bats and balls away just yet.
Keys to successful pitch shots
This week, I will discuss what it takes to successfully execute a pitch shot.
Become an expert in your short game
For many of you, your short game is an area that is in dire need of improvement.
Rain doesn’t dampen Firehouse 5K
The weather provided just enough precipitation to cool off the approximately 370 runners participating in the 4th Annual Firehouse 5K and 1-mile fun run, beginning at the Conyers Street Gym Saturday.
Holding court
Each week, The Covington News will bring you pictures of Newton County residents playing the sports that keep them in shape. This week, we're at City Pond Park, where some Newton County families take to the tennis courts for some training between the lines.
Phil Peppers Golf Tourney winners
The Advanced Disposal golf team of Social Circle took first place in the annual Phil Peppers Golf Tourney May 3, hosted by the Social Circle Lions Club.
Indian Creek Open at Ashton Hills
The Indian Creek Open is back. After a one-year hiatus, the tournament returns to Ashton Hills for the 10th time. Traditionally, the Nema-sponsored Indian Creek Open has been the largest and most successful golf tournament to be held each year in Newton County. The tournament is scheduled to be held on June 8-9.
Meet The Oaks' pro Lisa Vaught
The Oaks Golf Course's new golf professional Lisa Vaught answered some questions with The Covington News about what she can bring to the course and Newton County.
Deal signs youth bill
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia joined dozens of states Tuesday with a law aimed at educating parents and coaches about the risks of youth concussions and placing restrictions on when a young athlete can return after suffering a serious head injury.
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Archive By Section - Recreation
Dixie Boys World Series comes to Covington
The Dixie Boys World Series officially begins Friday night with its opening ceremonies at 8 p.m. on the Covington square.
Dixie Boys arrive Friday
Tommy Hailey described himself as a kid at Christmas time. Count today, then, as Christmas Eve and Saturday as the big day itself. Director Hailey and his staff at the Newton County Recreation Commission have been hard at work preparing for the 2012 Dixie Boys World Series, and its arrival is finally here. The 11 teams from all over the Southeast, including the Newton County representatives, begin reporting in this morning with a banquet starting ...
Dixie Boys arrive
Tommy Hailey described himself as a kid at Christmas time. Count today, then, as Christmas Eve and Saturday as the big day itself. Director Hailey and his staff at the Newton County Recreation Commission have been hard at work preparing for the 2012 Dixie Boys World Series, and its arrival is finally here. The 11 teams from all over the Southeast, including the Newton County representatives, begin reporting in this morning with a banquet starting ...
Oxford resident qualifies
Oxford resident Morgan Wright has been awarded with the American Morgan Horse Association Hunter Seat on the Flat Silver Medal Award for her performance at the Dixie Cup Spring Classic Horse Show held in Conyers May 3-5.
Closing in on a Miracle
Newton County's Miracle League field is closer to becoming a reality. Evidence of the arrival of the future field, which will accomodate some of the county's 2,700 mentally and/or physically challenged children, will be prominent throughout the upcoming month due to various events and fundraisers. The "Let's Make a Miracle" Car and Bike Show will be Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Turner Lake Complex. Car and bike registration is $20 ...
Second Newton team falls short
The first team into the Dixie Boys World series, held at City Pond Park starting on Aug. 4 is the hometown squad comprised of Newton County All-Stars.
First year a success
The Newton County Recreation Commission has primarily played in the Dixie Boys League for youth baseball throughout its history. This season, the NCRC participated in the Little League Baseball Association with the exception of the 13 and 14-year-olds Dixie Boys league team.
The stars of Dixie
Mark Grace, Juan Pierre Mike Hampton, J.D. Drew and Cody Rasmus all played together in Major League Baseball, but earlier in their careers they all represented another league - Dixie Leuage.
Dixie Boys World Series winners
The Dixie Boys World Series is making its fifth apperance in Newton County, and who will win this year's crown?
Newton names its team for Dixie Boys
The 2012 Dixie Boys World Series is coming to Newton County. Not only does that mean thousands of fans will descend on Covington for one of the country's greatest youth league championships, but also that Newton County is guaranteed to have a representative. The host region always gets an automatic bid into the 12-team tournament, facing the best from 11 other states. The Newton County team was selected from a pool of the county's top ...
Newton to host Dixie Boys for 5th time
The 2012 Dixie Boys World Series is one day under three weeks away from kicking off here in Newton County.
83 years, 30 races, 1 man
Peachtree Road Race T-shirts are a badge of honor, a status symbol and a hot commodity since they are given only to those who complete the 10 kilometers on Peachtree Street every July 4.
300+ local runners spent the Fourth in Atlanta
When Tony Smith isn't investigating fires as the Covington Fire Department Assistant Fire Marshall, he's on the streets with his running club.
Mayhem Bad Boys head to Disney World
A local 10-and-under travel baseball team makes their way to Disney's Wide World of Sports to participate in USSSA Elite 32.
Smith: Getting into fishing weather
The Covington News is looking to expand its coverage of the area's outdoor sports and its sportsmen. The News will dedicate this space to stories, calendar items and photos of fishing, hunting and other outdoor sports.
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