The Covington/Newton County Chamber of Commerce 14th Annual Golf Tournament will be held April 17 at the Oaks Golf Course.

The cost is $110 per player, or $440 per team. The tournament rain date is set for April 30.

Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by a putting contest, lunch and a silent auction preview. The shotgun start is at noon.

Players will have four drink tickets for beverages. Additional drink tickets can be purchased throughout the tournament. Drinks and snacks will be available on the course.

Heavy hors d'oeuvres and an award ceremony will follow upon tournament completion. Awards will be given to the first, second and third place teams. There will also be awards given to the Closest to the pin and Putting Contest winners, including door prize drawings.

For additional information, contact Lisa Powell of the Chamber of Commerce at (770) 786-7510 or send e-mail to lpowell@newtonchamber.com.

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Eastside hosting annual alumni game

The Eastside High basketball program is currently undergoing a search for all former boys and girls players, including head coaches, assistant coaches, managers, cheerleaders and mascots, to compete in the fall 2008 Alumni Basketball Game.

For further information regarding this special event to kickoff the 2008-09 Eastside basketball season, contact Eastside coach Rochone Dilligard at (770) 784-2920 or send e-mail to Dilligard.rochone@newton.k12.ga.us.