Newton Citizen

State House designates ‘Kindness Week’ in Georgia

At the urging of State Rep. Andy Welch (R-McDonough), the Georgia House of Representatives has approved, and issued, a resolution making the second week of November, “Kindness Week” in Georgia.

Annual father-daughter ball is 'Puttin' On The Ritz'

Though top hats and tails are optional, this year's annual father-daughter ball by the Rotary Club of Rockdale County is sure to be super duper.

NORAD Santa trackers have record holiday

Santa tracking volunteers received around 102,000 phone calls asking about Santa Claus’ progress. The previous record had been around 80,000 calls.

Poll: Santa Claus believers’ parents had faith in him

Santa Claus’ popularity, according to an AP-AOL poll in 2006, is up slightly since before the recession hit.

'Nutcracker' ballet takes the stage in Covington

A ballet dancer since the age of 3, Ashley Lazenby has a wealth of experience when it comes to "The Nutcracker," Tchaikovsky's timeless holiday classic. "My very first 'Nutcracker' was when I was in the eighth grade," Lazenby said. "I was in Waltz of the Flowers and the Chinese divertisma. Since then, over my career I've done pretty much everything there is to do in 'Nutcracker.'"

Atlanta Boy Choir to perform at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit

It's not heaven, but the annual Atlanta Boy Choir concert at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit might be as close as it gets with the angelic voices of 40 boys lifting to the rafters of the historic Abbey Church Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.. In addition to the

Alpaca show coming to Horse Park

If you've ever been up close and personal with an alpaca, this weekend is your chance.

Trick-or-treaters invited to Covington Square, Olde Town Conyers

Trick-or-treaters are invited to the Covington Square between 5:30 and 7:30 Monday night for Halloween candy handed out by public safety officials. In Conyers, the First United Methodist Church will hold its annual Fall Festival from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to kick off treat-or-treating in Olde Town Conyers.

Christian singer John Waller performs in Social Circle, Madison

National recording artist John Waller, who wrote and performed the theme song for the movie "Fireproof," will be in concert in both Social Circle and Madison in upcoming weeks and everyone is invited to come out and hear the man whose music has reached millions worldwide.. Waller will perform

Harvest Picking event takes place Saturday

Newton Trails will host Harvest Picking at Old Church Saturday.

Area farms offer pumpkins, fall fun activities

If you haven't made that trek to the pumpkin patch yet this season, there's still time. Farmers are waiting to welcome you with hayrides, corn mazes, slides and plenty of other activities to keep the kids busy for an afternoon.

Hard Labor Creek hosts fall fest

An old-fashioned fall festival will take place at Hard Labor Creek State Park Saturday, Oct. 15.

Scarecrow contest benefits Conyers Police Reserve Unit

Whether you want a little extra exposure for your business or you just like creating projects, the Olde Town Fall Festival Scarecrow Competition is a good way to have some fun and help a worthy cause at the same time.. For a $25 fee, entrants get to make free-standing

Olde Town Fall Fest features art, food

It's time once again for that Conyers perennial favorite -- the Olde Town Fall Festival. In its 31st year, the Fall Festival offers a chance for families to make a day of it as they browse the arts and crafts, enjoy some lunch and let the kids join in the

Field of Greens Festival set for Sunday in Walnut Grove

There will be feasting Sunday at Whippoorwill Hollow Farm in Walnut Grove and everybody is invited to the table. The Field of Greens Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature mouth-watering cooking from some of the area's top chefs.