Newton Citizen

Eastside pleased with spring football practice results

COVINGTON -- Eastside's football coaches like what they saw after the team finished their spring practice.. While some things will remain the same, other things are going to change as the Eagles go through a change of personnel on the field.. "Overall, I feel real good about the days we

Newton students get real-life CNA training

Nearly 50 high school students are getting Certified Nursing Assistant training this year at the Newton College & Career Academy.

County, city funding shortfall on trail

The city and county will divide a $115,000 shortfall on the Library to Eastside Trail.

Wilkins new AD at Salem

The athletics department at Salem High School is going through some big changes.

U.S. Rep Broun coming to Covington

Congressman Paul Broun will visit Covington on Wednesday.

May designated "Bike Month" in Covington

May has been proclaimed "Bike Month" in Covington.

Downtown Covington car show set for Sunday

Commissioner Lanier Sims is hosting a car show on the Square on Sunday.

Former Salem pitcher Brown transitions to college baseball

ATHENS Although Georgia left-hander Jarrett Brown had a rough outing Wednesday night against Georgia Tech, the former Salem High School standout is enjoying his new life as a college baseball player.. In the Bulldogs' 8-6 loss to Tech, the 6-foot-2, 180-pound Brown -- who hadn't

Golf teacher gives back with free lessons

COVINGTON -- PGA professional Wayne Leal is giving back to the community by giving freely of his time by offering free golf lessons to all children between the ages of 5-17 at the Golf Training Center starting in June.. The classes are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 6 for

Cuffy signs on the dotted line

Rachel Cuffy had an outstanding senior season for the Rockdale track and field team, and it got a little better recently. Cuffy, who at the Class AAAA state track and field meet in Albany finished third in the 200 meters (24.68), and fourth in both the long jump (17-11) and

Letter/Commentary: Some in Washington hooked on socialism

Addiction to a philosophy or way of life can be just as debilitating and destructive as addiction to alcohol or drugs.

Letter: Our freedom of speech trumps all

Preserve our freedoms in the Constitution.

Darrell Huckaby: Rockdale's loss is Virginia's gain

Our schools have been asked to do more and more with less and less for years and with Sam King's leadership, we have done just that.

Jeff Meadors: Have school boards overstepped their bounds?

Aren't school boards really about setting policy, ensuring accreditation and student success when all is said and done?

Twice-wounded Supple among first Americans to reach liberated Paris

Army veteran Ray Rupple walked across France and Germany during his 18 months of combat.

Housing group gets grant to rehab homes

The Family Community Housing Association Inc. has received a more than $300,000 grant from the Department of Community Affairs to rehabilitate homes.

Parents of special needs students have transfer options

Parents and guardians of students who receive special education services in the Newton County School System have options to exercise public and private school choice.