Newton Sheriff's Office makes arrests in connection with Silos May 3 shooting
The Newton County Sheriff's Office converged on the Silos housing complex Thursday morning to execute search warrants and arrest suspects in connection with the May 3 shooting of a 20-year-old resident.
Newton Citizen Poll for May 26, 2013
Newton Citizen Poll for May 26, 2013
Franklin 50th Anniversary
Bennie Franklin Jr. and Nancy Brewer Franklin celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today.
Piedmont Academy class raises butterflies
Students in Mary Ramsdell’s K3 class at Piedmont Academy learned about the life cycle of the butterfly by hatching four painted lady butterflies from caterpillars.
Darrell Huckaby: Clothes make the man -- if you can find your size
As a retired Southern gentleman, who was educated a large university, I recently noted that my sartorial splendor has fallen short.
Jack Simpson: The violence problem in New Orleans
Crime, corruption, racism, violence and hurricane damage has given New Orleans the reputation as a dangerous tourist attraction.
Braves' Gattis reaching folk hero status
El Oso Blanco continues impressive play in breakthrough season
RG3's knee, relationship with coach on mend
ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III's right knee and his relationship with coach Mike Shanahan, each of which was damaged to an extent during the wild card playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks, are coming along well according to player himself.. Griffin, who needed surgery on his
Pacers, Heat bring playoffs to life with overtime thriller
MIAMI -- The Indiana Pacers fell just short in the Eastern Conference finals opener but their gritty display pumped life into the NBA playoffs and let the defending champion Miami Heat know they have a battle on their hands.. The ease with which the top-seeded Heat have brushed aside
Oxford's Feldman stepping away to join company
OXFORD -- After 10 years as the Oxford College head tennis coach/athletic director, Brandon Feldman is stepping away from the academic arena and joining corporate America.. But before Feldman joins Tennis Connection, a tennis facility management company, he will be the head pro at FishHawk Ranch in Lithia, Fla
Newton's Cabane signs with Middle Georgia State
After taking every option into consideration, Newton's Rashard Cabane decided that Middle Georgia State College in Cochran is where he belongs. Beside's Middle Georgia, currently a junior college school, Cabane also had offers from South Georgia Technical College and Thomas University. One thing that made the two-year school standout
Tech falls to Virginia in ACC Tournament
Dusty Isaacs came into his ACC Tournament start tied with two teammates for the most home runs allowed on the Georgia Tech pithing staff. Unfortunately for the underdog Yellow Jackets against No. 3 seed Virginia on Thursday, Isaacs took the lead all by himself.. The right-hander allowed five earned
Salem grad Roddenberry receives school honor
Before he becomes a college graduate later this month, Zach Roddenberry grabbed one more honor. The former Salem basketball player and senior at Harding University (Searcy, Ark.) was recently the male recipient of the M.E. Berryhill Award winner.. The Berryhill Award is the highest award the Harding athletic department gives
Fuhrey salary $10K less than Mathews' contract
The next Newton County School System Superintendent will make nearly $10,000 less in salary and also less in benefits than the current superintendent.
Landscape contract awarded to G & G
The BOC awarded the landscape maintenance contract to the low bidder.
Customized van donated to injured wrestler Tyler Head
Chris West, shop foreman with R&R Mobility of Conyers, just wanted "to help someone out," and came up with the idea of supplying a wheelchair accessible van to injured Newton County wrestler Tyler Head.
Newton graduations this weekend
The Newton County School System will hold its annual graduation ceremonies this weekend.
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