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About Us

The Covington News is a community-based weekly newspaper that serves the citizens of Newton County, Georgia, as it has since its inception in 1865. The News has won a myriad of awards for the wide-ranging coverage it provides its readers. As the legal organ of the county, The News is the source of local information for Newton residents. 

Executive Staff
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Patrick Graham

Proprietor & Publisher

Patrick Graham purchased The Covington News in 2017. He also owns The Walton Tribune in Monroe, Georgia.

Advertising
Cynthia Blackshear-Warren

Cynthia Blackshear Warren

Advertising Director
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Brian C Worton

Brian C. Worton

Advertising Representative
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Circulation
Lee Ann

Lee Ann Avery

Circulation Director and Advertising Representative
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Kjoyner

Kaison Joyner

Legals Clerk
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Newsroom
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Phillip B. Hubbard

Managing Editor
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Garrett Pitts

Garrett Pitts

Sports Editor
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Evan Newton

News Editor
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Correspondents
A Banls

Anthony Banks

Photographer
Jason M

Jason Mussell

Photographer
DJ Moore

DJ Moore

Writer
Andrew Mills

Andrew Mills

Photographer
Columnists
Irwin

Andy Irwin

Lifestyle Columnist
Austin Harris

Austin Harris

Financial Columnist
Lyn Pace

Rev. Lyn Pace

Religion Columnist
Trey Bailey

Trey Bailey

Religion & Education Columnist

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