COVINGTON, Ga. - Former Alcovy High School student and Savannah State University graduate Jasmine Floyd has joined The Covington News as Staff Writer.

Floyd said she is excited to be working for her hometown newspaper.

"I've always dreamed of having my first journalism job in Newton County," she said, "I've always loved to tell stories and now I get the chance to report about things I know about and care about. I'm blessed and excited to have the opportunity to help build and grow the newspaper."