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Newton High freshman a karate champion

A Newton High School freshman took championship in his fighting division in a six-day karate competition in Sacramento. Read More

Updated: feb. 05, 2012 12:00 a.m.

	Steve Horton to remain city manager Covington City Manager Steve Horton has agreed to remain in his position for up to another full budget year, delaying plans to retire this summer. » Read More Posted: feb. 06, 2012 9:09 p.m.
	Newton High freshman a karate champion A Newton High School freshman took championship in his fighting division in a six-day karate competition in Sacramento. » Read More Posted: feb. 04, 2012 4:52 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 05, 2012 12:00 a.m.
	Man, woman arrested after drunken evening A drunken couple was arrested Thursday night after leaving The Depot. » Read More Posted: feb. 04, 2012 4:56 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 05, 2012 12:00 a.m.
	Newton County Jail Log Marcus O’Neal Brown, 27, 105 Cyprist Drive, Covington, Jan. 3. Obstruction or hindering law enforcement officers. » Read More Posted: feb. 04, 2012 5:13 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 05, 2012 12:00 a.m.
	College dean’s lists Darton College » Read More Posted: feb. 04, 2012 5:29 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 05, 2012 12:00 a.m.
	Live Oak third and five graders learn, practice interpersonal skills » Read More Posted: feb. 04, 2012 5:28 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 04, 2012 10:21 p.m.
	Porterdale looking to add more parks Porterdale may take advantage of several small city-owned lots to install “pocket parks” that will feature a couple pieces of playground equipment for young children. » Read More Posted: feb. 04, 2012 10:18 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 04, 2012 10:19 p.m.
	McDonald's on Hwy. 278 to close The McDonald’s on Highway 278 will be closed for several months starting Monday to make way for a new restaurant on the site. » Read More Posted: feb. 04, 2012 10:17 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 04, 2012 10:18 p.m.
	Man turns in wallet after calling 911 Typically police officers are called when wallets have been stolen, but in a surprisingly happy twist, one man called 911 to report that he had found a wallet in the parking lot Sunday afternoon. » Read More Posted: feb. 04, 2012 10:16 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 04, 2012 10:17 p.m.
	Jobs announced at 'Ring the Bell' event Newton County businesses are hiring, and the Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce is continuing its efforts to promote local job creation. » Read More Posted: feb. 04, 2012 10:15 p.m.
	Troubled bridges over water » Read More Posted: feb. 04, 2012 10:12 p.m.
	Elks Aidmore to expand service area Elks Aidmore recently finalized its contract with the state to provide therapeutic foster care in the Conyers, Covington, Athens area with an expansion into Valdosta in late spring. » Read More Posted: feb. 03, 2012 6:51 a.m.
	Teen robbed by 10 people A Newton County teen was hospitalized after reportedly being beaten and robbed by nine females and one male after a party. » Read More Posted: feb. 02, 2012 7:12 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 03, 2012 6:00 a.m.
	Oxford landlord no-show at hearing Caretakers for a property owned by a deceased Oxford man missed a Covington hearing last month for failing to secure a vacant property. » Read More Posted: feb. 02, 2012 5:39 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 03, 2012 12:00 a.m.
	Pets of the Week Come visit the Newton County Animal Shelter at 210 Lower River Road, open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. They would love for you to see what great animals they have for adoption. Call (770) 786-9514 for more information. » Read More Posted: feb. 02, 2012 5:46 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 03, 2012 12:00 a.m.
	Man arrested for alleged molestation » Read More Posted: feb. 02, 2012 6:41 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 03, 2012 12:00 a.m.
	Newton County GOP to vet candidates The Newton County Republican Party wants to make sure this year’s crop of Republican candidates is truly conservative. » Read More Posted: feb. 02, 2012 6:47 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 03, 2012 12:00 a.m.
	Romney leads race, but Gingrich popular locally » Read More Posted: feb. 02, 2012 6:53 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 03, 2012 12:00 a.m.
	10-year-old girl beats student on bus A 10-year-old girl was charged with simple battery Monday after reportedly assaulting a fellow student on the school bus Jan. 25. » Read More Posted: feb. 02, 2012 7:11 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 02, 2012 10:30 p.m.
	Rockdale officer, student investigated IN BRIEF: A Rockdale County Sheriff's School Resource Officer working at Heritage High School has been placed on administrative leave during an investigation into accusations of an "inappropriate relationship" with a student. » Read More Posted: feb. 02, 2012 7:21 p.m.
	Covington Sears to close March 27 Covington's Sears will close March 27 because of underperformance and is discounting prices in an effort to move its inventory. » Read More Posted: feb. 02, 2012 5:34 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 02, 2012 7:12 p.m.
	Police seek man for shooting Authorities are searching for the men who reportedly shot a Newton County man in the butt Monday night. » Read More Posted: feb. 02, 2012 7:10 p.m.
	Man fights with wife’s boyfriend Charles Cory Williams was arrested early Sunday morning after reportedly getting in a fight with his wife’s boyfriend. » Read More Posted: jan. 31, 2012 8:12 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 01, 2012 12:00 a.m.
	Landlord hit with 10 citataions » Read More Posted: jan. 31, 2012 7:57 p.m. \| Updated: feb. 01, 2012 12:00 a.m.
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