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Buy locally grown produce, meat with the click of a mouse
Conyers Locally Grown co-op features food that is grown less than 40 miles away, has no synthetic fertilizer or pesticides and is not genetically modified.
Locals compete in state Spelling Bee
Two area middle schoolers competedl in the state Spelling Bee on Friday.
Hot temps bring out the bugs
An early spring means pests are out sooner than usual.
ON THE BEAT: Didn't take long for criminals to find new Covington Walmart
On the Beat is an occasional reporting of various crimes and complaints confronted by law enforcement personnel in Newton County in the course of their duties. It is compiled by News Editor Barbara Knowles, who can be reached at barbara.knowles@newtoncitizen.com.. Walmart at Salem and Brown Bridge roads is officially
Two injured, three jailed in family fight
Three family members were jailed following an early morning fight.
Newton Citizen Poll for March 18
March 18 Newton Citizen Poll
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Waiting and watching
Conyers celebrates St. Patrick's Day with the World's Fastest-Growing Parade Friday afternoon.
Walmart opens on Salem Road
The new Walmart on Salem Road opened Wednesday and shoppers responded with enthusiasm.
Porterdale Farmers' Market opens second season
Potrerdale Farmers' Market opens its second season March 24.
Be vigilant to keep poisons away from pets
Experts urge pet owners to be aware of poisoning dangers to dogs and cats during Poison Prevention Week, March 18-24.
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Lady Eagles split a pair of area games
COVINGTON -- The Eastside girls started Area 4-AAA play Tuesday with a 5-1 loss to Eagles Landing on the road before hitting the trail again on Thursday to get a 4-0 win over Sandy Creek.
Newton soccer girls lose, boys come back
COVINGTON -- Both Newton squads fell behind in the games against Westlake on Friday with different results.
No upsets as top-seeded teams handle business
PITTSBURGH -- Scoop Jardine had 16 points and eight assists to lead top-seeded Syracuse to a 75-59 victory over eighth-seeded Kansas State on Saturday in the third round of the East Regional.
Heritage sweeps Apalachee in soccer
CONYERS -- Arielle Gunderson and Courtney Hodges have been the two most dangerous players on the Heritage girls soccer team in 2012. It's only fitting that in a key Region 8-AAAA game Friday against Apalachee, the pair figured prominently.
Goosen, Furyk tied for lead in Transitions Championship
PALM HARBOR, Fla. -- Retief Goosen felt so much pain in his lower back that he decided to pull out of next week's tournament and get treatment. One day later, he found himself atop the leaderboard in the Transitions Championship.
Heritage tennis takes care of rival Salem
The Heritage tennis teams took care of rival Salem on Thursday in Conyers.
ON THE BEAT: Didn't take long for criminals to find new Covington Walmart
On the Beat is an occasional reporting of various crimes and complaints confronted by law enforcement personnel in Newton County in the course of their duties. It is compiled by News Editor Barbara Knowles, who can be reached at barbara.knowles@newtoncitizen.com.. Walmart at Salem and Brown Bridge roads is officially
Hot temps bring out the bugs
An early spring means pests are out sooner than usual.
Waiting and watching
Conyers celebrates St. Patrick's Day with the World's Fastest-Growing Parade Friday afternoon.
Locals compete in state Spelling Bee
Two area middle schoolers competedl in the state Spelling Bee on Friday.
Two injured, three jailed in family fight
Three family members were jailed following an early morning fight.
Buy locally grown produce, meat with the click of a mouse
Conyers Locally Grown co-op features food that is grown less than 40 miles away, has no synthetic fertilizer or pesticides and is not genetically modified.
LETTER: Parents are 'third rail' of education
Parents are the 'third rail' of education.
Darrell Huckaby: Cherry Blossom Festival is still a local event
The Cherry Blossom is our own community festival and it is run by local folks who put a lot of effort and elbow grease all year long into making it one of the best in the South.
LETTER: Sen. Ron Ramsey 'uncomfortable' in making decision
Sen. Ron Ramsey should act in the interests of Rockdale voters.
JENKINS: If it's worth saying, it's worth saying so nobody can understand
Say what? People talk a lot but don't really say much these days.
