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On the beat: Man makes off with Wal-Mart TV
On the Beat is an occasional reporting of various crimes and complaints confronted by law enforcement personnel in Newton County in the course of their duties. It is compiled by News Editor Barbara Knowles, who can be reached at barbara.knowles@newtoncitizen.com.
School bid gets BOE approval
COVINGTON - The Newton County Board of Education unanimously approved a construction bid for a new elementary school at its work session Tuesday night.
Landfill remains hot topic
COVINGTON - Residents on and around Lower River Road aren't giving up their fight to close the Newton County Landfill and get assurance their health hasn't been affected by methane gas or groundwater contamination.
Behind-the-scenes responders Communications officers honored this week
COVINGTON - In an emergency, people rely on a swift response from EMTs, firefighters and law enforcement.
Oxford to go digital
OXFORD - The city of Oxford wants to get rid of excess paperwork and old-fashioned recordkeeping.
Different footing Heritage boys launch 8-AAAA title defense
CONYERS - The Heritage boys tennis team comes into the Region 8-AAAA tournament on different footing this season.
Redman: Going from salesman to starting QB
FLOWERY BRANCH - Think playing quarterback is tough?
Woods relaxes after surgery
The U.S. Open figured to be the closest to a sure thing for Tiger Woods in the majors this year, but maybe not anymore.
Lady Rams finish second in 2-AAAAA tennis Newton boys earn No. 3 seed
McDONOUGH - The Newton girls tennis team fell in the championship match of the Region 2-AAAAA tournament, while the Newton boys took third Wednesday at Richard Craig Park.