Newton Citizen

Jack Simpson: Bees in danger

It is scary to think of the consequences if we cannot reverse the decline in bee deaths.

Darrell Huckaby: Choosing a line of work now that I'm retired

Now that I am a retired educator I guess I have to decide what to tell people when they ask me what I do for a living.

Top Alcovy grads headed to rival schools

Alcovy High School's 2013 valedictorian is Briana Clark, left, and the salutatorian is Jansen Lindner.

Keeping the K-9's safe

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BOC hears employee insurance options

The BOC has two options regarding employee insurance - one would cost the county more than $400,000 and the other only $22,000.

BOC could vote on firearms ordinance Tuesday

A proposed firearms discharge ordinance could come to a vote Tuesday night.

School Crime Report for May 17, 2013

Newton Sheriff's Office offers gun safety course

The Newton County Sheriff's Office is offering a Citizen's Firearm Safety Course on Saturday, June 8.

Man blocks entrance to subdivision by dancing on car

Covington Police found that a man who had consumed too many cough and cold capsules couldn't stop dancing.

Newton County Jail Blotter for May 17, 2013

The Newton County Jail Blotter for May 17, 2013.

Ellington roads get repaired

Nearly a year after residents in the Ellington development asked for road improvements, two roads are being upgraded.

Porterdale Police: Missing girl turns herself in

Porterdale Police report missing 14-year-old girl turns herself in.

Newton County in top 10 for motorcycle fatalities

Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety issues pleas for motorcycle safety during 2013.

Suspects charged with selling counterfeit designer merchandise

The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office has charged six people with selling counterfeit merchandise.

Newton Sheriff's Office calls Neighborhood Watch meeting at Silos complex

Newton County Sheriff's Office calls Neighborhood Watch meeting for Saturday at Silos complex.

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