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Hard work paid off for top Newton grads

Newton High School's 2013 valedictorian is Alex Grady, right, and the salutatorian is Brittain Hunt.

Car show to coincide with county employee event Sunday

A car show will coincide with a county employee recognition event on Sunday.

Newton County Humane Society donates to NCSO K-9 Unit

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Woman arrested after allegedly attempting to have altered prescription filled

A 34-year-old Oxford woman was arrested by the Covington Police Friday after she allegedly attempted to have an altered prescription filled.

Newton County detention officer faces sex assault charges involving female inmate

A detention deputy with the Newton County Detention Center faces sexual assault charges in connection with a female inmate.

Sam, Dougal looking for new homes

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

Charges not yet filed in I-20 fatalities

Charges in an alleged racing accident on I-20 last week are pending completion of the follow-up investigation.

Traveling Angels honors seniors with dinner

Traveling Angels will host its annual dinner honoring senior citizens Saturday, May 18.

Covington Police traffic stop leads to drug arrests

Two suspects believed to be in the drug trade arrested during a traffic stop by Covington Police.

Oxford graduates Class of 2013

Oxford College held its 168th commencement exercises Saturday.

Nonprofit raising money for paved path at Chimney Park

A nonprofit board behind Chimney Park is working to raise funds for a paved path into the park.

Local woman turns 102

Annie Maud Maddox celebrates 102nd birthday.

'Les Mis' selections featured in Choral Guild's spring concert

The Covington Conyers Choral Guild will perform its spring concert May 17.

Health reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for May 14, 2013

Editor's Note: Restaurant health inspection reports published in the Citizen newspapers include only the restaurant's name, address, score and date of inspection. This is due to the length of violations included in the reports. Readers who would like to know more about a restaurant's score may go online at www.eastmetrohealth.com

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