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Master plan for restoration of Gaither Plantation is revealed
COVINGTON - When Newton County purchased Gaither Plantation in 1996, officials knew there was potential untold for the historic site.
Fair share demanded by ReNeWal
CONYERS - Two of the three counties served by Project ReNeWal may not be bearing their share of the financial burden, according to an attorney hired by the organization that serves abused women in Rockdale, Newton and Walton counties.
Warrant shows alleged abuse by educators
COVINGTON - The Alcovy High School teacher and paraprofessional who were arrested last week are accused of allegedly taping a student's mouth closed and placing a bar of soap in the same student's mouth on two separate occasions.
Didn't make the curve
Staff Photo: Sue Ann Kuhn-Smith
Prevention pinwheels Volunteers help spread child abuse awareness
COVINGTON - In 2007, there were 1,333 cases of reported child abuse in Newton County. Each of those cases is represented by blue and white pinwheels now on display on the Square in downtown Covington, at Newton Federal Bank and at the office of Department of Family and Children's Services.
Lions annual BBQ set for April 9
Staff Photo: Sue Ann Kuhn-Smith
Relief agency appears on 'Oprah's Big Give'
CONYERS - Rockdale Emergency Relief was featured Sunday during "Oprah's Big Give."
In brief
Tech's Johnson to skip senior season
Dawkins' bat pushes 'Dogs past Alcovy Rockdale gets region win
COVINGTON - The Rockdale baseball team picked up a Region 8-AAAA win on the road Wednesday, topping host Alcovy 5-1.
Roddick tries again against foe Federer
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. - Andy Roddick's winning percentage against Roger Federer could be worse.
Braves crush Pittsburgh on big eighth
ATLANTA - Mark Teixeira hit a two-run homer and Yunel Escobar added a three-run shot in Atlanta's seven-run eighth inning and the Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-2 Wednesday night.
Darrell Huckaby - Are we getting too much of a good thing?
"They say this isn't a one-horse town, but try to find a decent hair jelly!"
Union Grove too much for Newton Rams
COVINGTON - Union Grove was just too much for the Newton baseball team Wednesday at Riverside Park.
Broncos blast Pats Heritage teams fall in tennis
CONYERS - The Heritage tennis teams took a step up in class on Wednesday, hosting Class AAAAA power Brookwood as they begin their final preparations for the upcoming Region 8-AAAA Tournament.