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Snow possible Thursday
Weather forecasters are predicting wintry weather possible starting tonight; however, conditions are not expected to affect travel.Keep checking www.newtoncitizen.com for updates.
Newton County Schools open today
Newton County schools are open and will begin on time today, according to Newton County School System Superintendent Gary Mathews.
Accused killers' jury selection to start on Monday
CONYERS -- Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in Rockdale County for co-defendants Ntyono Aaron Oketo Pennie, 21, of Conyers and Torrence Sanders, 27, of Lithonia.
Fighting for fowl: Man battling to keep his feathered friends
COVINGTON -- David Corley cradles a brownish-red bird and puts his head right up to hers, talking softly.
Aircraft maker targets Covington site
A light sport aircraft-maker is scoping out land owned by the city near Covington Municipal Airport for a manufacturing plant.
Newton school board to decide on high school schedules
COVINGTON -- The Newton County Board of Education may decide by March whether the system's high schools will operate on a different schedule next school year.
Covington man dies in Forsyth County trench collapse
CUMMING, Ga. (AP) -- Authorities say a Newton County worker who became trapped in a trench in Forsyth County Tuesday was dead by the time rescuers were able to reach him. Rescue crews recovered the the body of Aaron Banks Tuesday afternoon.
Thieves hit Covington cemetery for second time
COVINGTON -- For the second time in less than a month, thieves have hit Lawnwood Cemetery at 1111 Access Road. In January 70 bronze vases were reported stolen and sometime Monday night or early Tuesday morning thieves made off with an additional 35 vases, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office.
Accused killers' jury selection to start on Monday
CONYERS — Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in Rockdale County for co-defendants Ntyono Aaron Oketo Pennie, 21, of Conyers and Torrence Sanders, 27, of Lithonia.
