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Newton Blotter - 01-07-11
The following charges and arrests were reported by the Newton County Sheriff's Office, Covington Police Department, Oxford Police Department and Porterdale Police Department:* Dennis Christopher Anthony, 49, 6550 Carriage Court, Union City, probation violation.* Darius Jermal Armour, 19, 2625 Rock Chapel Road, Lithonia, court sentence revoked 8 months.* Deborah Jean Bell, 33, 35 Meeler Drive, theft by deception, possession of marijuana less than 1 ounce, probation violation.* Rory Christopher Blaney, 20, 3950 Cumberland Trail, Conyers, reckless conduct causing harm to or endanger the safety of another, criminal street gang act, criminal trespass, drinking under age.
HUCKABY: How to usher in a new year
We are about a week into the new year and I have yet to break a resolution.
THOMAS: Probes can save money, possibly lives
Given the Democrats' track record of investigating Republican administrations, they will lack credibility when they protest Republicans investigating actions by the Obama administration.
SIMPSON: All you need is some sanitizer
As a child, I was told a little dirt was good for you.
Green lights: Oxford College installs new, better lighting
OXFORD -- Oxford College is implementing more "green" initiatives at its campus this month.
Council OKs IDA rezoning
COVINGTON -- Once again, a deadlocked City Council forced Mayor Kim Carter to cast the tie-breaking vote to annex into city limits and rezone 158 acres owned by the Industrial Development Authority.
Three Newton schools honored
COVINGTON -- Three Newton County schools were honored along with 345 public schools in the state for outstanding academic achievement.
Local teens arrested in stealing spree
CONYERS -- Police are investigating a posse of teen boys who went on a shoplifting spree New Year's Day, allegedly stealing shoes and clothing from three local department stores.
Schools to increase use of college and career website
COVINGTON — Newton County middle and high school students will have more opportunities to research college and career planning during the school day.
