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To the editor: In the "Our Thoughts" section of today's edition of The Covington News, the headline read "Vampires are OK." To quote The Covington News, "filming of the Diaries has brought millions of dollars in real revenue in the form of taxes and support of local merchants" to Covington and Newton County. Where exactly is this revenue that you speak of? While I am sure a few businesses have profited from the filming, to ... » Read More

To the editor: According to the Covington News, Newton County's unemployed are really in their unemployed dilemma through no fault but their own. But in reality, this whole education, training, lack of experience and skills narrative serves to sidetrack attention from the substantial shortage of jobs and corporate America's transgressions to ineffective teachers and supposedly under-educated workers. Fortunately, Governor Zell Miller made it possible for a technical school to be within 35 miles of each ... » Read More

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To the editor: The Dec. 28 Covington News highlighted the effort by the Covington Garden Club Special Projects Committee and several City of Covington employees to refurbish and replant the Blue Star Memorial/Veterans Memorial Park. This park is at the corner of Ga. Highway 36 and Church Street and is at prominent entrances to Covington from the south. » Read More

To the editor: As a long time resident of Newton County, we remember fondly the construction of the new library. We enjoyed an excellent library that provided a valuable resource to residents. Then came the short-sighted decision to build an annex. We had the construction money, but no one considered the operating costs. Now we have two libraries with no funding to fully staff the facilities or to buy books. » Read More

To the editor: Both sides in the U.S. Congress disagree, sometimes in the most disagreeable terms. But they maintain decorum when the situation requires a respectful tone. That cannot be said for two members of the Covington City Council. The last council meeting of 2011 was also the last meeting with Mayor Kim Carter presiding. At the end of the meeting, the council members said appropriate words thanking and recognizing Mayor Carter's service to the ... » Read More

To the editor: Not too short and not so sweet. » Read More

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To the editor: Concerning Frances Redick’s letter of Dec. 9. What a beautiful gift to the Christ Child. I put it up there with the gold, frankincense and myrrh brought to the manger. » Read More

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To the editor: I am amazed at the folks that have written in concerning Beth McAfee Hallman’s Nov. 27 column.  I find it hard to believe that these folks think that "Christians" are the only ones that celebrate Christmas. Hello?? I guarantee Christians are not the only ones beating down doors , trampling people, and spraying pepper spray on Black Friday! It is unfortunate that these religious, poor excuse of Christians are attempting to represent ... » Read More

To the editor: I was very offended to hear that you are considering taking One Fabulous Mama’s column out of the paper. I understand that some were upset about what she wrote and took offense to her term “J-man”. That is fine. They can be offended. They can voice their opinion. I have a question though. Is this paper going to live in this century in America, or are you going to let it be ... » Read More

Mr. Middleton, Madame Chair and members of the Newton County Board of Commissioners: I'm sure the known revenue and expense projections have been assembled at a high level already. That said - is there any way to streamline the budget process this year? I realize that tough decisions cannot be rushed, but waiting until the 11th hour to question or fact-find is stress on the process and county employees that can be avoided. » Read More

To the editor: I would like to express my disappointment in the level of discernment exhibited by the editorial staff of the Covington News in publishing Beth McAfee-Hallman's column of Nov. 27. The content was disrespectful, offensive and not in keeping with the community-oriented newspaper that the Covington News appears to be. That said, I respect the importance of freedom of speech and freedom of the press. But since there was no disclaimer following or ... » Read More