Over the past week or so, we've seen a couple of interesting uses of taxpayer's money by both our local and state education systems. So we decided to look into them and see if they were worth it. » Read More

Each year, one student each from the three local high schools is chosen as a STAR (Student and Teacher Recognition Program) student by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators Foundation. It's a pretty big deal. These three students are traditionally recognized locally by the Covington Kiwanis Club. In fact, for more than 50 years, that's been the case. » Read More

Newton County found out last week that dealing with the federal government can come with some long strings attached. » Read More

We're glad to see that the Board of Commissioners is preparing for a public vote on by-the-drink alcohol sales in Newton County. » Read More

Newton County and its five cities were given a prestigious award for something most of us generally take for granted: water. » Read More

The Obama administration stepped into it big time when they pushed forth a mandate that said that all Catholic institutions needed to offer their employees the right to sign up for contraceptive coverage on their insurance policies. » Read More

The United States was on fast track for the production of cheap Nuclear energy that would have helped lessen our need for foreign energy. » Read More

It's been a tumultuous week for the city of Covington and its municipal court. At Monday's city council meeting, the council voted against reappointing municipal court Judge C. David Strickland to a post he's held the past 16 years. While the council wouldn't share its reasoning with the public, an email accusing Strickland of letting a romantic relationship with a former probation officer cloud his judgment and affect his ability to do his job properly ... » Read More

The members of the United States Supreme Court are looked upon as our final say on all things that deal with our Constitution. » Read More

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This is a follow up to our trash editorial of Friday. If you missed it you can see it at covnews.com. In our editorial we talked about the massive amount of trash that is littering the byways and highways of our county. » Read More

There is no question Newton County is blessed with some beautiful, lush countryside; it should be a pleasure to drive throughout our county on some of the beautiful days we have had the last few months. » Read More

Last year the Porterdale council passed tough improvements to its building code in order to go after landlords who do not keep their properties up. » Read More

Sunday we ran a front page feature that told a story of an unseen volunteer in our community. Andre Johnson doesn’t receive accolades and his name and picture are not seen regularly. But Andre gives himself on daily basis to be a supportive mentor to a young man in need of such support. » Read More

Over the weekend there was more tragedy in our community than usual. A mother, a loving wife, was killed without warning in a tragic early-morning car accident. A young lady with her future ahead of her was forever hurt emotionally and physically in the same accident. » Read More

The economy was a mixed bag in 2011, and, truth be told, we didn't see the kind of economic activity to make us believe a major upswing is on the way. » Read More

We feel that over the last two years under the direction of Dr. Gary Mathews that our education system in Newton County has taken a progressive step forward. This has been a welcome occurrence not only for our parents but our business community as well. However, part of the new success we're seeing can be attributed to the administration of former school superintendant Dr. Steve Whatley. » Read More

Helping thwart crime in our community just got a little easier. In Wednesday’s issue, we reported on the Covington Police Department’s adoption of a new crime-fighting application called TipSubmit Mobile. Thanks to the CPD’s decision, everyone can anonymously turn in criminal behavior. » Read More

Wednesday on the sports page of The Covington News,  sports editor Josh Briggs wrote a column disagreeing with the building of a new football stadium for the Atlanta Falcons. You can read his column at covnews.com » Read More

Dr. Robert Daria’s tragic death Monday has rocked Newton County’s education community. His death has affected all of us that knew him, and his extended family at both Eastside High and Cousins Middle schools is coming to terms with their loss.  » Read More

Gas prices are rising at a rapid rate again after taking a dip last fall. It really doesn’t make practical sense why. » Read More

Friday we ran a sports story that reported there will be a special ceremony at the Newton High gym later this month to honor the 1965 state runner up Wolverines from R.L. Cousins High School. If you missed it you can see it at covnews.com. » Read More

For the second time in three months a majority of county supervisors, led by the county’s de facto head Commissioner Mort Ewing, voted to renew a county contract without putting it out for bid. » Read More