Fun to run

A record number of participants competed Saturday in the 11th Annual Cheerios Challenge organized by the Covington Family YMCA.

April 21, 2012 | Miranda Sain | Features

In need of a home

Jewell C. Perkins of Covington passed away on June 21. Her family remembers how she loved the Tennessee Waltz and spoiled her dogs as if they were her children.

August 07, 2009 | Jennifer T. Long | Features

A hare-raising experience: Jaimie Hammons, a lifeguard at the Riverwalk Farms subdivision pool, saved the life of a young rabbit that accidentally jumped into the pool on July 29. Hammons is an employee of Sweetwater Pool Management.

August 05, 2009 | Staff Report | Features

Be a knockout bride with professional hairstyle tips

Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day. That's why she'll spend endless hours searching for the perfect gown, accessories and veil. What the prepared bride knows, however, is that her finished look can come off as incomplete if she doesn't have a beautiful wedding-day hairstyle.

July 26, 2009 | Metro Creative Services | Features

Welcome to Washington

The nation's capital welcomed more than 4,000 members and guests of one of its foremost service organizations last week, with the arrival of the Daughters of the American Revolution for their 118th annual Continental Congress. Representing Covington's local Sergeant Newton Chapter were Claudia Callaway, Chapter First Vice-Regent and her mother Mary Gene Elliott, Georgia State Insignia Chairman. Accompanying them on the 10 day trip to take advantage of the many sightseeing opportunities were Mrs. Callaway's ...

July 24, 2009 | Staff Report | Features

A wish come true

Jennifer Menzies of Newton County is a typical 16-year-old who loves Hannah Montana, Chinese food, and hip-hop and rap music. Unfortunately, Jennifer suffers from Sickle-Cell Disease, a painful blood disorder in which the red blood cells are shaped like crescent moons instead of full moons and do not transport oxygen properly. In May of 2009, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Jewelers for Children granted Jennifer's wish go on an all-day shopping spree. A limo picked up ...

June 17, 2009 | Staff Report | Features

Letters to Santa 2008

Dear Santa, How are you in the North pole. I think you havemy wish list. I don't won't any obdy to know about the wish list. So don't tell anybody only tell the elves it will be a surprise on Christmas morning. Well any ways by dude I mean Santa. From, Noah ENES Dear Santa, I beilive in you. You're alsome. I've been a good girl. You should have lots of presents for Christmas. I ...

December 29, 2008 | Staff Report | Features

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