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Earth Hour event begins at 8 tonight Turn off lights for one hour to help save energy
COVINGTON - Tackling global warming may seem like a job for a superhero, but it's really as simple as flipping a light switch.
Preserving history Jinx Faulkner keeps Newton's past alive
Editor's Note: In honor of National Women's History Month, throughout March the Citizen has profiled local women who have impacted the community in a positive way. This is the last story in the four-part series.
Students chosen for honors program
COVINGTON - Some Newton County students will be in school this summer not because they failed a class, but because they want to learn more.
Staging history at Gaither
Staff Photo: Sue Ann Kuhn-Smith
Authorities arrest gang members
COVINGTON - The Covington Police Department has arrested seven members of a street gang calling themselves COK - the Corporation of Killers - they believe are responsible for the beating and robbery of a 16-year-old juvenile about midnight Monday.
Salem improves to 9-2 in region
CONYERS - The Salem baseball team improved to 9-2 in Region 8-AAAA on Friday as it held on to beat the Rockdale Bulldogs 7-5.
03-29 Rockdale Citizen Poll
This week's Citizen Poll was an open line:
03-29 Newton Citizen Poll
This week's Newton Citizen Poll was an open line:
Heritage triumphs over Eastside 11-1
CONYERS - Different players keep stepping up to make key contributions this season for the Heritage baseball team.
Alcovy tops in Newton Boys win county; Eastside girls win
COVINGTON - The Alcovy boys claimed the Newton County championship and the No. 4 seed from Region 8-AAAA South in the upcoming playoffs with their 1-0 win over Eastside, while the Eastside girls earned their first trip to the area playoffs since moving to Class AAAA six years ago by beating the Lady Tigers 2-1 Friday.
Clean sweep Seminole boys, girls take care of Heritage on Friday
CONYERS - In a clash of county rivals, Salem's soccer squads proved to be just a little bit better than Heritage on Friday night at Evans Memorial Stadium as both the Salem boys and Salem girls prevailed.