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Rockdale County Magnet School for Science and Technology students spent the school year visiting residents at the Magnolia House, an assisted living facility for senior citizens. Students interviewed the seniors about their lives. The students became so inspired by the residents' stories that they produced a book, "Bridging the Gap."
THE RECIPE BOX: Strawberry pie an easy-to-make, delicious treat
Former Indiana, Pa., resident Kelly Dinatti, who now resides in Covington, brought a little taste of Northern memories to this Southern part of the world when she let me have her strawberry pie recipe.
Newton Poll - 06-04-11
"I agree with the writer about Obama not caring about the United States. He's gone to Africa and here and there. I myself don't think he's no dang American neither. I agree with them -- need to get him out of there, impeach him or whatever because he is going to put this United States in the poor house. I believe that is what he wants to do. He ain't no American. And about the roundabout, I don't really see what people complain about. It's a whole lot better than all those stop signs and red lights over there at Turner Lake Road. It might cost a lot to build them, but I think they are all right."
Agriculture plan draft presented to public
COVINGTON -- The public has a chance to learn how Newton County can protect agricultural land at a 6 p.m. work session Tuesday night.
Ginn Motor damaged by Thursday fire
COVINGTON -- A Thursday night fire that broke out at Ginn Motor Company caused more than $100,000 in damage.
Town hall meet on district lines set for June 14
CONYERS -- Newton County residents will have a chance to have their say on Georgia's upcoming reapportionment of state legislative and congressional districts with a town hall meeting to be held in Stockbridge.
18-year-old charged in girl's sexual assault
COVINGTON -- An 18-year-old Covington man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault on an adolescent girl.
Police seeking Conyers man in armed robbery
COVINGTON -- The Newton County Sheriff's Office has issued a warrant for the second suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery at Bailey's Food Pride on Salem Road.
Covington man shot in arm, hip
A young man was wounded by a gunshot in the arm and hip Friday afternoon on Geiger Street.Lt. Ken Malcom with the Covington Police Department said investigators were interviewing witnesses Friday afternoon to determine the nature of the incident. "We are looking into the possibility that it was an accidental shooting," he said.
Police issue warrant for 2nd suspect in Bailey's robbery
The Newton County Sheriff's Office has issued a warrant for the second suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery at Bailey's Food Pride on Salem Road.
Teen charged in rape
COVINGTON -- An 18-year-old Covington man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault on an adolescent girl.Markettequis Lamont Williams, 9233 Carr Circle, is being held at the Newton County Detention Center on charges of child molestation, aggravated child molestation and rape.
Ginn Motor fire causes $100K in damages
A Thursday night fire that broke out at Ginn Motor Company caused more than $100,000 in damages.
18-year-old charged in girl's sexual assault
COVINGTON — An 18-year-old Covington man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault on an adolescent girl.
