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BOC appoints Middleton county manager
The Board of Commissioners agreed by a vote of 3 to 2 Tuesday night to create a county manager position to run the daily operations of Newton County, and current Administrative Officer John Middleton will assume that position.
Power lines will go through Mansfield despite residents' protests
After two months of discussions with protesting residents, Georgia Transmission Corporation has announced it will proceed with building a new transmission power line along a 3.2 mile long route that cuts through a residential area of Mansfield. GTC considered several alternative routes proposed by Mansfield Against Power Line Encroachment, or MAPLE, a steering committee of concerned citizens, said Spokeswoman Jeannine Haynes.
Porterdale council member misses meeting to avert controversy
The Porterdale City Council was unable to hold yet another meeting due to lack of a quorum.
Voters will have say on liquor by the drink
Commissioners agreed at a work session Monday to pursue alcohol by the drink sales.
Mark Twain to entertain at Newborn Schoolhouse
Atlanta-based actor Van Brown will portray Mark Twain at a fundraiser for the Old Newborn Schoolhouse this weekend.
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Just me and Dad
Flint Hill Elementary school student Clayton Presley shares a joke with his father Antonio Presley during a Donuts with Dad breakfast at the school. The elder Presley works at Advance Auto Parts and volunteers with Fire Station No. 10, but still found time to be with his son before the
Veterans honored in Covington
Veterans Day was celebrated in Newton with a ceremony hosted by the American Legion.
Two fires fought by Covington Fire Dept. Friday and Saturday
Covington Fire Department firefighters were kept busy with two house fires over the weekend.
Vietnam vet makes trip to Taiwan to honor father's WW II service
Jack Coyle recently took a trip of a lifetime to honor his father, a World War II veteran.
Amesbury welcomed to Covington
A groundturning ceremony took place Monday afternoon for a new industry locating in Lochridge Industrial Blvd.
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Georgia's Richt trying to 'finish the drill'
Bulldogs need win over Kentucky to reach SEC Championship Game
Johnson: Georgia Tech has a lot to play for the rest of year
Yellow Jackets focused on other goals after missing out on ACC Championship trip
Detroit's Verlander wins AL Cy Young in unanimous vote
NEW YORK -- Justin Verlander breezed to the AL Cy Young Award on Tuesday in a unanimous vote after the Detroit Tigers' ace won the pitching version of the Triple Crown.. Verlander dominated the balloting in much the same way he humbled hitters with his 100 mph fastball, sharp curve
Roger Bolton: Our republic's taking a turn on the wrong path
Our future may hold increased conflicts if those who wish to change our way of life continue on a false path.
Huckaby: No matter how you say it, pecans are a South Georgia treat
The South Georgia pecan has a worldwide following.
Shields: Resorting to rehetorical grave-robbery
When it comes to the practice of rhetorical grave-robbery, President Barack Obama is a repentant recidivist.
Mitchell arrives for Seminoles
A new era has begun for the Salem girl's basketball program. Freshman Ayanna Mitchell had 30 points and 11 rebounds and the Seminoles rolled in their season opener, 58-23 over Henry County.
Rams wrestling has new attitude
COVINGTON -- Last season, the Rams wrestling team got through matches with no intension of winning. This season they feel like they actually have a chance to win.. "I feel a lot more optimistic. I feel we're better everywhere," Newton head coach Paul Nelson said. "We only lost one
Oxford Eagles come up short in road games
After two tough road losses, the Oxford Eagles are looking forward to playing at home.
Experience is key for Alcovy boys basketball
COVINGTON -- Thirteen of the 16 players on this year's Alcovy basketball team have varsity experience. That is why a trip to the Gwinnett Arena for the Class AAAA Final Four tournament is not goal they feel they can't achieve.. "We're more of a complete team now because we can
Social Circle Storm Baseball Team comes in second in the state
SOCIAL CIRCLE -- The Social Circle Storm boys baseball team came in second place for the state in the USSSA (United States Specialty Sports Association) 10 and under AA Division by winning second place in the Final Four Championship Series in June in Hampton. The Storm team qualified for the
Covington Elks Lodge 1806 donates 1600 dictionaries to students
The Covington Elks Club recently donated 1,600 dictionaries to Newton County third grade students. Here, Jadden Mitchell, a student at Middle Ridge Elementary School, accepts his dictionary from Elks Lodge 1806 Past Exalted Ruler Jack Wheeler. Research shows that third-graders benefit more from having their own dictionary than other
Georgia Perimeter students clean historic cemetery
Professor George Lonberger's sociology class at Georgia Perimeter College, including dual enrollment students, volunteered recently to clean the historic cemetery at Mount Pleasant, the home of Ann Brewer. Students enjoyed an afternoon of local history, community involvement and lunch at Mount Pleasant. Special photo
Porterdale council member misses meeting to avert controversy
The Porterdale City Council was unable to hold yet another meeting due to lack of a quorum.
Front row seat to European theater
Arlie Aukerman completed 25 dangerous missions as a nose gunner on a B-24 Liberator, including a 1,300-plane raid over Berlin on March 18, 1945, as a member of the 453rd Bomb Group. Below is a list of some of the missions Aukerman flew:. -- Mayen: the Marshalling yards
BOC appoints Middleton county manager
The Board of Commissioners agreed by a vote of 3 to 2 Tuesday night to create a county manager position to run the daily operations of Newton County, and current Administrative Officer John Middleton will assume that position.
Ga. lawmaker wants 'In God We Trust' on car plates
The legislative session begins Jan. 9.
Georgia Democrats hold briefing on immigration law
A Democratic state senator says Georgia legislators need to focus their political capital on pressing federal lawmakers to tackle immigration reform rather than passing more state-level measures.
Power lines will go through Mansfield despite residents' protests
After two months of discussions with protesting residents, Georgia Transmission Corporation has announced it will proceed with building a new transmission power line along a 3.2 mile long route that cuts through a residential area of Mansfield. GTC considered several alternative routes proposed by Mansfield Against Power Line Encroachment, or MAPLE, a steering committee of concerned citizens, said Spokeswoman Jeannine Haynes.
Aflac attorney named to Georgia Superior Court
Columbus attorney Arthur Smith has been appointed to the Superior Court bench in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit.
Mark Twain to entertain at Newborn Schoolhouse
Atlanta-based actor Van Brown will portray Mark Twain at a fundraiser for the Old Newborn Schoolhouse this weekend.
Covington woman earns national literary award
Covington Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs member recently earned a national award for her short story, "The Broken Basket."
Aukerman saw the war through B-24 gun turret
Arlie Aukerman completed 25 dangerous missions as a nose gunner on a B-24 Liberator, including a 1,300-plane raid over Berlin on March 18, 1945. As a member of the 453rd Bomb Group, Aukerman fought the war over Europe in good company: Oscar winning actor Jimmy Stewart piloted one of the B-24s and Walter Matthau served on a ground crew in the 453th at the RAF base Old Buckingham, near Attleborough, England.
Voters will have say on liquor by the drink
Commissioners agreed at a work session Monday to pursue alcohol by the drink sales.
Just me and Dad
Flint Hill Elementary school student Clayton Presley shares a joke with his father Antonio Presley during a Donuts with Dad breakfast at the school. The elder Presley works at Advance Auto Parts and volunteers with Fire Station No. 10, but still found time to be with his son before the
Mitchell arrives for Seminoles
A new era has begun for the Salem girl’s basketball program. Freshman Ayanna Mitchell had 30 points and 11 rebounds and the Seminoles rolled in their season opener, 58-23 over Henry County.
Pets available for adoption this week in Newton, Rockdale counties
These are the pets which are available for adoption this week at the Newton and Rockdale animal shelters.
Nov. 15 Health Reports
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Falcons’ Smith still takes all the blame
Falcons coach Mike Smith isn't backing down from his decision to go for it on fourth down in overtime Sunday against the Saints.
Sandusky proclaims innocence in NBC interview
In an interview with Bob Costas, former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky insists he is not a pedophile.
Bill Woodrum
Mr. Bill Woodrum, Jr., age 59 of Conyers, died Monday, November 14, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Woodrum, Conyers; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Lindsay Woodrum, Carrollton, Justin and Lauren Woodrum, Newport News, VA; daughters and son-in-law, Tonya Woodrum, Katherine and David Rolader, all of Jacksonville, FL; mother, Joyce Barker, England; brother and sister-in-law, John and Kelly Woodrum, Utah; sister, Wanda Woodrum, Utah; grandchildren, Alyssa Rolader, Greyson Rolader, Lacy Rolader, Liam Woodrum, Dixie Woodrum, Annabelle Woodrum. Mr. Woodrum was a member of Crosspoint Christian Church. He was a committed husband and father who will be missed. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Crosspoint Christian Church with Rev. Curt Zehner officiating. Family will receive friends Friday, November 18, 2011 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Crosspoint Christian Church, 4550 Highway 20 SE, Conyers, GA 30013. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA 30012, 770-483-7216.
Thora Davis
Mrs. Thora Guinn Davis, age 81 of Stockbridge, died Monday, November 14, 2011. She was preceded in death in 1999 by her husband, Charles L. Davis. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, C. Lamar and Diana B. Davis, Winston-Salem, N.C.; daughters and sons-in-law, T. Eleanor Davis and Don Meyer, Conyers, Mary and Mike Farmer, Eatonton; grandchildren, Caroline and Gordon Davis, Winston-Salem, N.C., Jarred and Tessa Farmer, Eatonton, Jordan and Stephanie Farmer, Stockbridge, Charlie Max Farmer, Eatonton; great-grandchild, Raylan Farmer, Eatonton. Thora was born in Witcha Falls, TX and came to Atlanta with her family in 1948. She remained a proud Texan her entire life. She graduated from the Atlanta campus of the University of Georgia (now Georgia State) in 1955 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Thora and Charlie married in 1958. She was a Christian and devoted member of Kirkwood Baptist Church which later became Rainbow Park Baptist Church. In recent years, she worshiped at Union United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Scot Ward's Green Meadow Chapel with Rev. Wallace Wheeles officiating; interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta. Family will receive friends Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Union United Methodist Church, Stockbridge, GA. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA 30012, 770-483-7216.
Jimmie Hines
Jimmie Lee Hines, age 82, of Covington, GA died on November 13, 2011. Arrangements by Metro Embalming & Crematory, Inc., Conyers, GA 30013, 770-922-8182
Rockdale hoop teams start with wins
The Rockdale basketball teams got off to a fine start last Saturday in Gwinnett County.
Power lines will go through Mansfield despite residents' protests
MANSFIELD - After two months of discussions with protesting residents, Georgia Transmission Corporation has announced it will proceed with building a new transmission power line along a 3.2 mile long route that cuts through a residential area of Mansfield.
Newton Community Calendar
Nov. 15
Roger Bolton: Our republic's taking a turn on the wrong path
My recent trip to Gettysburg was a powerful reminder that people can be deadly serious about something, but completely wrong. A deep and profound belief that slavery was OK led to the deaths of 625,000 men, something that would never have happened if people had their heads screwed on straight. Wrongheaded beliefs by individuals and groups throughout history have led people down a false path and brought untold misery and death to millions of people, misery that is the direct result of one or more individuals so mesmerizing a following that they will follow them anywhere, even to the point of destruction.
Shields: Resorting to rehetorical grave-robbery
For more than half a century, American liberals, resistant to swelling defense budgets, have regularly quoted Republican President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s warning delivered on Jan. 17, 1961 — just three days before he was to leave the White House — in his farewell address to the nation: “In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex.”
Detroit's Verlander wins AL Cy Young in unanimous vote
NEW YORK -- Justin Verlander breezed to the AL Cy Young Award on Tuesday in a unanimous vote after the Detroit Tigers' ace won the pitching version of the Triple Crown.
Verna Dickerson
Mrs. Verna White Dickerson of Covington, passed away November 12, 2011, at the age of 86. Mrs. Dickerson was a faithful member of Porterdale Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, canning ...
Emily Young
Emily Hodges Young, 76, of Conyers, died Thursday, November 10, 2011 after a long illness. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at R.T. Patterson Funeral Home ...
Robert Wilson
Detective Robert Shane Wilson, age 27 of Covington, Doraville Police Officer, died Monday, November 14, 2011. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American ...
Ethel Mullins
Mrs. Ethel Mullins, age 86 of Conyers, died Sunday, November 13, 2011. Ethel (affectionately known as "Granny") was born in Nampa, Idaho on May 10, 1925. At the age of ...
Kathryn Hunnicutt
Mrs. Kathryn Reagan Hunnicutt, age 94, of Covington passed away November 12, 2011. She was born August 1, 1917 in Covington, Georgia to the late William L. and Eleanor Capes ...
Georgia Cook
Georgia M. Cook of Covington, passed away November 13, 2011, at the age of 95. Mrs. Cook was born and raised in Walton County, and moved to Covington in 1969 ...
