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NCSS closer to state approval of safety plan
COVINGTON - The Newton County School System is one step closer to having official state approval for its school safety and security plans.
General speaks on volunteerism
COVINGTON - Brig. Gen. C. Stewart Rodeheaver was the keynote speaker at the Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Tuesday night.
Two men stabbed in altercations
COVINGTON - Two brothers-in-law are facing aggravated assault charges after one was stabbed and the other struck with golf clubs during a family altercation, according to a Covington Police Department incident report.
Community commitment: Needhams win R.O. Arnold Award for service
COVINGTON - Ed and Nonie Needham received the R.O. Arnold Award at the Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, held Tuesday night at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center.
Porterdale balances '09 budget
PORTERDALE - The city will achieve a balanced budget for 2009, if everything goes as planned, but City Manager Tom Fox cautioned City Council members that 2010 could be a different story if the economy doesn't improve.
Rockdale wins two close ones Girls prevail in overtime; Giles leads boys to victory
CONYERS - On a frigid yet momentous Inauguration Day, both the Rockdale girls and boys basketball squads made some memories of their own Tuesday.
Alcovy gets swept by Stockbridge on home court
COVINGTON - Alcovy had a chance to sweep the Stockbridge in Region 4-AAAA basketball action Tuesday night, but, in the end, Stockbridge pulled off a sweep in the battle of Tigers with two narrow victories.
Niittymaki gets 12th win over Thrashers
PHILADELPHIA - Antero Niittymaki made 28 saves to improve to 12-0 against Atlanta, and Mike Knuble scored twice in the Philadelphia Flyers' 5-3 victory over the Thrashers on Wednesday night.
Patriots keep rolling Heritage boys have won 9 of 11; Salem girls prevail
CONYERS - At this time of the high school basketball season, it's all about teams positioning themselves for the stretch run.
Forfeits doom Salem in close matches
CONYERS - Forfeits proved costly for the Salem wrestling squad, dropping two close matches Wednesday at home to Winder-Barrow (38-37) and Dutchtown (38-36).