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Cousins cheerleaders win awards
The competition cheerleading squad from Cousins Middle School recently competed at the Putnam County Spirit Spectacular and placed second out of nine middle schools in their division.
NCSS receives award for participation in 2009 Relay for Life
Recently, Newton County School Superintendent Steve Whatley and members of the school board accepted an award on behalf of the school district from Becky Byrum of the Newton County Relay for Life program for having 100 percent school participation in the 2009 Relay for Life Program.
ACT announces poster contest for students
ACT recently kicked off its annual high school student poster design contest. The special event encourages creativity on the part of students as they make plans to attend college and to take the ACT college entrance exam.
Newton Blotter - 11/13/09
Jerry Wayne Allen, 59, 9 Birch St., Porterdale, disorderly conduct, open container, driving while license suspended or revoked, obstruction or hindering law enforcement officers.* Franklin Demane Barrington, 20, 34 Alcovy Station, housed for Jasper County Sheriff's Office.
Head of the class: Sheets named top teacher in Newton
COVINGTON -- Your eyes didn't deceive you this morning if you saw fourth-grade teacher Melanie Sheets ride up to Heard-Mixon Elementary School in a limo.She was named Newton County's 2010 Teacher of the Year during a reception Thursday afternoon at Newton High School's Olive Swann Porter Auditorium.
A generous helping for Turkey Day
COVINGTON -- One of the largest Thanksgiving meals is already being prepared. The Rev. Willie Smith of the Newton County Ministers Union is in the process of organizing the 21st annual Thanksgiving meal for the less fortunate residents of Newton County.
Rep. Marshall to host town hall meeting
COVINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall, D-Ga., will host a town hall meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Alcovy High School auditorium, located at 14567 Ga. Highway 36.
Porterdale holding Public Safety Day
COVINGTON -- The city of Porterdale is inviting everyone to attend its Public Safety Day on Saturday for a first-hand look at how law enforcement operates, as well as giveaways and other fun events.The event kicks off at 10 a.m. at 2021 Main St. at Memorial Alley and will continue until 5 p.m.
Project Adventure Kids needs some holiday help
COVINGTON -- The holidays are traditionally a time to spend with family, but some local teens won't have that opportunity.Residents at Project Adventure Kids, a local nonprofit that houses abused, neglected and troubled youth, are in need of a little holiday uplift, and the staff is asking the community to help.
Empty Stocking applications start Monday
COVINGTON -- The Rotary Club of Covington will begin taking applications Monday from local residents for assistance through the club's Empty Stocking Fund program.
Police arrest couple after domestic incident
COVINGTON -- Covington Police arrested a man for allegedly threatening his wife with a knife and later arrested her for allegedly hiding the knife, according to a Covington Police Department incident report.
