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Sammy, Smokey need new homes

A variety of dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Rockdale and Newton animal shelters this week.

Public safety agencies host joint blood drive

Local public safety agencies are hosting a blood drive.

Covington Police make arrest in connection with tire thefts

An Oxford man faces felony theft by taking charges in connection with the theft of more than 60 tires from a Covington business.

Sons of Confederate Veterans salvage cemetery from ruin

The Conyers chapter of Sons of Confederate Veterans has saved a cemetery.

A Child's Voice opens new location in Social Circle

A Child's Voice child's advocacy center recently held ribbon-cutting ceremonies at its new location in Social Circle. The ceenter serves the Alcovy Judician Circuit.

Homeless assistance program seeking volunteers

Family Promise of NewRock is preparing to open a new day center this summer for its families.

Health Reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for June 18, 2013

Health reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for June 18, 2013

BOC reaches budget consensus

The BOC has reached a consensus budget.

Local leaders share their fathers' words of wisdom

Area leaders share words of wisdom learned from their fathers.

Four area students selected as Georgia Scholars

The Georgia Department of Education has named four area students as Georgia Scholars for 2013.

Newton Citizen Poll for June 16, 2013

Storm downs trees, sparks one house fire

A strong storm downed trees and sparked a house fire in south Rockdale Thursday night.

Jack Simpson: Beware the telephone scammers

Don't be a victim of telephone scammers.

Darrell Huckaby: Private conversations a thing of the past

What this country needs is not a good 5-cent cigar, but a return to the days of the telephone booth.

Middle schoolers participate in camps

Students participated in the first ever Summer Theme Camps, held at the Newton College & Career Academy, which was open to rising seven- and eighth-grade students.

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