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Newton Blotter - 08-13-10
* Sandra Paulette Abbott, 47, 2080 Tudor Drive, McDonough, improper lane usage, DUI, license to be carried and exhibited on demand.* Brandy Lynn Alexander, 37, 6112 Clane Drive, theft by receiving stolen property.* James Paul Baseler, 50, 2031 Woodbridge Way, Conyers, probation violation.* Craig Glen Boozer, 43, 87 Johnson Henry Road, Ellijay, probation violation.* Demarcus Anthony Burch, 25, 35 Wildcat Creek Drive, court sentenced.
Class action
Some Georgia Perimeter College students visited the Newton campus this week to register for their fall semester classes.
Schools to look at data, improvements
COVINGTON -- Newton County school officials and educators are analyzing a lot of data to help improve their schools.
Unemployment rates drop locally
COVINGTON -- The unemployment rate in Newton and Rockdale counties continues to be higher than the state and national levels, but there has been some improvement over the past six months, according to statistics from the Georgia Department of Labor.
Man accused of sex assault of teen
COVINGTON -- A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a teenage girl, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office.
State drops charge in robbery
State prosecutors were forced to drop an armed robbery charge for a man after an equipment malfunction led to failure to record an interview that was to be used as evidence.
