Newton resident Bill Morris recalls horrors of WWII
Newton County veteran recalls horrors of WWII where he fought side by side with his twin brother.
Be vigilant to keep poisons away from pets
Experts urge pet owners to be aware of poisoning dangers to dogs and cats during Poison Prevention Week, March 18-24.
SRG Global's Covington plant adds 'flash' to vehicles with trim and accessories
SRG Global in Covington specializes in window trim and other accessories for a number of automakers, including Ford and Nissan.
Women's conference set for weekend
Women in the Newton and Rockdale communities are invited to attend a conference designed just for them this weekend.
Pets available for adoption this week in Newton, Rockdale counties
Many dogs and cats are available for adoption this week at the Newton and Rockdale animal shelters.
Veterans job fair set for Wednesday
Veterans seeking jobs are invited to attend a job fair Wednesday in Walton County.
March 6 Health Reports
Health Reports
Motorola awarded Rockdale public safety radio contract
Rockdale County will move forward on a $5 million contract to upgrade its public safety radio system despite public opposition leading up to the vote by the Board of Commissioners.
Undercover buys lead to drug arrest
Complaints about possible drug activity led the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office to make an arrest Tuesday.
Rockdale seeks GDOT help with 15 road projects
Two sections of McDaniel Mill Road are included on a list of requested road improvements.
Home destroyed by fire
A Rockdale County home was destroyed by fire Tuesday.
Rockdale ethics ordinance going back to drawing board
The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners will take up revising the county's ethics ordinance this month with the goal of getting into compliance with the local law.
Neighbor aids in theft suspect's arrest
A man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly tried to steal an air conditioning unit.
T-SPLOST may not be on ballot this year
Members of Rockdale County's legislative delegation answered questions at a town hall meeting Wednesday.
Hanging Around: J.H. House opens new playground
J.H. House Elementary School finally raised enough money to purchase new playground equipment for the school.
Announcements
- Griffin-Murphy Engagement
- Jacobi - Faust Engagement
- Wilbanks-Bennett Wedding
- Brockman - Brado Engagement
- Fils -- Pollock Engagement
- Alianna Zaytsev Birth
- Pope - Meredith Engagement
- Lamb - Wyatt Engagement
- Kelsie Stumpf Birth
- Steedley-Pulliam Engagement
Business
- National EMS celebrates two decades of accreditation
- Hen House presents art show in Olde Town
- Newton leaders graduate from economic development academy
- Bard employee honored for her work with new hires
- Moe's named top Mexican chain
- Discount Tire opens in Conyers
- RMC employee honored by United Way
- Pratt breaks ground on transfer station
- Risk Management wins Citizen drawing
- Apollo Staffing honored
Politics
- Covington amending temp sign ordinance
- Covington Council approves mayor's economic development plan 1 comment
- Tuesday's BOC meeting canceled: Work session on firearms discharge to be held at later date 8 comments
- Officials oppose three bills with local impact 1 comment
- BOC votes to bid out lawn service
- BOC does not revote on lawn contract 21 comments
- Knight named Covington city manager 8 comments
- Council denies Treadwell appointment; goes back to drawing board on city manager search 7 comments
- Douglas running for Congress 19 comments
- Council divided over city manager appointment 2 comments
