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Employee cuts revealed
A list of positions affected by budget cuts was released by Newton County late Thursday afternoon.
Sign ordinance not yet put to bed
Despite approving a new sign ordinance in June, the City Council is not done discussing the issue.
NCSS fails to meet AYP
For the second consecutive year, the Newton County School System has not met Adequate Yearly Progress.
Broadway's best right in Covington
Students attending the Arts Association's Musical Theatre Camp this week are experiencing the bright lights of Broadway right here at home.
Newton Blotter - 07-22-11
The following charges and arrests were reported by the Newton County Sheriff's Office, Covington Police Department, Oxford Police Department and Porterdale Police Department:
Coming in Sunday East Metro
The 2nd Annual Let's Make a Miracle Car and Bike Show will be held Aug. 6 at the Turner Lake Complex. Admission to visitors is free and cost to enter a car or motorcycle into the competition is $20 the day of the event.
Coming Sunday
Local experts weigh in on the best ways to eliminate mosquitoes from your yard and protect yourself against these bloodthirsty insects.
Porterdale council hears opposition to millage increase
PORTERDALE — The first of three public hearings for the city's proposed millage rate increase Tuesday night drew critical comments from two citizens, including former mayor Wayne Maddox.
Middleton resigns as county officer
Newton County Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer John Middleton has resigned.
Broadway's best right in Covington
Students attending the Arts Association's Musical Theatre Camp this week are experiencing the bright lights of Broadway right here at home. Thirty-five students in grades four through 11 have been rehearsing for two weeks for a performance of Broadway tunes to take place at 7 p.m. Friday at Newton High School's Porter Auditorium. Sponsors of the camp are William H. Mathieu, P.C. and Alexander Royston LLP. Tickets to the performance are $3. For more information, call 770-786-8188.
Snapping Shoals EMC holds annual meeting
CONYERS — For an annual business meeting, Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation's Thursday gathering gives members plenty of reasons to attend.
