Newton County celebrates Halloween Ellaree, 3, daughter of Taylor and Ryan Harbin of Covington, tries to decide which pumpkin her mom should take home from the Covington First United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch Thursday, Oct. 28. All proceeds from pumpkin sales were going toward church missions to help others in need both in the community and regionally. - photo by Tom Spigolon Children across Newton County celebrated Halloween during the past week.. Latest James Walden honored by Gov. Brian Kemp for lifesaving actions Sheriff's office hosts annual Toy Ride Rivian holds inaugural Georgia 5K Wendell McNeal to cast electoral vote in December; meets President-elect Trump