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DOT to hold open house on U.S. 278 project
The GA DOT will hold an informational meeting on upcoming projects in Newton County on Feb. 21.
Doug Holt: House sees flurry of new bills
The House again saw only a handful of bills during our third week, but that situation won't last long.
Darrell Huckaby: Time to retire some annoying verbal habits
It is way past time to put a few worn out words and phrases to rest.
Letter: Thanks to two local heroes
Every child needs heroes. My son had two -- Sheriff Guy Norman and Judge Sidney Nation.. Many years ago my son, who had ADHD and was later diagnosed with autism, started getting into minor troubles. One of the times he got into trouble, the therapist
GSP: Fatal crash Thursday morning in Newton County
A fatal crash occurred Thursday morning near the intersection of Flat Shoals and Bypass roads, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
Home inspection-pest control business honored by UGA
Inspect-All Services, based in Conyers, was honored in January by the University of Georgia Alumni Association during its 2013 Bulldog 100: Fastest Growing Bulldog Businesses celebration in Atlanta.
New film studio holds opening event
East Mountain Studios, a film production studio at 2030 East Park Drive in Conyers, will hold a soft opening on Feb. 20, which includes a ribbon-cutting at 5 p.m. followed by a mix and mingle from 6 to 8 p.m.
Georgia Piedmont offers forklift class
Forklift Driving Skills, Safety and Operations, a 16-hour course, will be held at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, 8100 Bob Williams Parkway in Covington from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21 and 22.
Dry cleaners opens drop-off location in Newborn
As a child, Don Thomaston spent many a day with his uncle at his Monticello business, which sold dry cleaning equipment.
Wall Street Conyers opens renovated office
Wall Street Office Condominiums for Sale or Lease has opened its newly renovated Leasing and Sales Office at 2365 Wall St., Suite 210, in Conyers. Managed by EpiCity, Wall Street Conyers offers small business spaces from 800 to 15,000 rentable square feet.
Wildlife Banquet features gun raffle, auctions
The FFA-FCCLA Center's 9th Annual Wildlife Camp Banquet takes place March 9.
SPLOST could purchase safety equipment, help property taxes
The education SPLOST would provide funds for property tax relief, school security and technology, student transportation and school maintenance.
Learning the ropes: Students shadow hospital workers
The Newton County School System and Newton Medical Center teamed up on Tuesday to hold a Healthcare Job Shadow Day.
School Crime Report for Feb. 15, 2013
School Crime Report for Feb. 15, 2013.
Vets can get housing aid
Veterans may be eligible for financial assistance for home rehabilitation.
Several events lead up to Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
Several events precede the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in March.
Newton County Jail Blotter for Feb. 15, 2013
The Newton County Jail Blotter for Feb. 15, 2013.
