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Newton Poll - 06/19/2010
"As an unemployed teacher I would like to know the qualifications that are required to be the Main Street director. The $62,000 salary would be a welcome pay increase. Not having anyone (such as the mayor and City Council) that knows what your job is or if you are actually doing it would relieve a lot of pressure. Last but not least, how much vacation times comes with this position?"
Breaking out the books: Library gears up for summer programs
COVINGTON -- The Newton County Library is welcoming children of all ages to come to the library for some reading and a little fun over the next couple of months.
Gang invades home armed with guns, bats
COVINGTON -- A group of masked men invaded a private residence at the Silos of Ellington on Wednesday night, terrorizing several people in the home, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office.
Library to be closed on Mondays
COVINGTON -- Newton County Library will be closed on Mondays effective July 1, Director Greg Heid announced this week.
Family reported missing from Factory Shoals
COVINGTON -- A Griffin couple and their three children have been reported missing and were last seen at Factory Shoals Park early this week, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office.
Local named DCA Board chairman
COVINGTON -- The Georgia Department of Community Affairs Board recently elected Frank Turner Jr. of Covington as its new chairman.
Creation Museum shuts doors; artifacts to be auctioned
SOCIAL CIRCLE -- One of the anchors of the Blue Willow Village in Social Circle will soon go on the auction block.
Newton Blotter - 06/182010
The following charges and arrests were reported by the Newton County Sheriff's Office, Covington Police Department, Oxford Police Department and Porterdale Police Department:
