The City of Covington may have to sue Newton County and the Newton County School System if it wants to receive the more than $120,000 in stormwater fees it says it’s owed.Ever since Covington first began charging for stormwater service in March 2005, the county and school system have refused to pay the charges, because they argue stormwater charges are a tax, not a fee. Governmental entities are exempt from paying taxes, but not fees.On Feb. 24, NCSS Superintendent Dr. Steve Whatley wrote an e-mail to Mayor Kim Carter: "At this time on the advice of legal counsel the BOE (Board of Education)