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Crystal Tatum

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Covington reaching out to citizens through quarterly neighborhood meetings

The city of Covington is hosting the first of quarterly outreach meetings for citizens.

H.E.A.T raising money for utility bill help

Neighbors can help neighbors stay warm next winter by donating to H.E.A.T.'s campaign to assist with utility bill payments.

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Mystic Grill will become real restaurant

Fiction will soon become fact, as Covington is getting a real Mystic Grill.

Body shop use allowed without permit in city

The city of Covington's legal team has determined a special use permit is not needed for an auto repair and body shop to operate from the old Covington Ford site.

Craig upholds LB Recycling bid

Newton County Attorney Tommy Craig has completed his review of a questionable bid by LB Recycling and Waste Services and determined it will stand.

Tuesday's BOC meeting canceled: Work session on firearms discharge to be held at later date

Tuesday's BOC meeting has been canceled.

Officials oppose three bills with local impact

The Georgia Municipal Association and several local officials are opposed to three bills that would impact local governments.

County to bid out lawn service

COVINGTON - County commissioners unanimously voted to put the lawn care maintenance contract out to bid at a special called meeting Tuesday night.

BOC votes to bid out lawn service

The BOC unanimously voted to put the lawn care contract out to bid.

BOC authorizes attorney's response to lawsuit

The county commission passed a resolution authorizing attorney Tommy Craig 's filing of a counterclaim to a lawsuit filed last year.

LB Recycling bid under review by attorney

Commissioners approved Tuesday night a bid by LB Recycling and Waste Services to purchase and collect scrap metal at the recycling centers and landfill, but there are questions about the legality of the bid.

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Scout makes Chimney Park Eagle project

Reid Waters selected Chimney Park as the site for his Eagle Scout project.

BOC does not revote on lawn contract

Commisioners did not revisit the lawn maintenance contract Tuesday, but said they are working on getting new policies in place.

Sheriff wants new limits on firearms discharge

Sheriff Ezell Brown is proposing changes to the county's firearms discharge ordinance.

County contractor does not have business license

The owner of the lawn maintenance service used by Newton County does not have a valid business license.

Public input results in changes to Salem Overlay

Changes are being made to the proposed Salem Overlay based on public feedback.

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Oxford city manager brings 40 years experience

Bob Schwartz is Oxford's new city manager.

Wildlife Banquet features gun raffle, auctions

The FFA-FCCLA Center's 9th Annual Wildlife Camp Banquet takes place March 9.

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Enduring Love: Couple celebrates 60 years with vow renewal

Margaret and Richard Johnson celebrated 60 years of marriage with a vow renewal ceremony just days before Valentine's Day.

Relay for Life team hosts dinner theater

The Caldwell and Cowan Relay for Life team is hosting a dinner theater to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

United Way to benefit 21 agencies

The local United Way has desingated funds for 21 non-profits.

Fests planned to celebrate Arbor Day

Several Arbor Day events are planned throughout the county this year.

EPD issues approval of Bear Creek

The EPD has issued its final approval of the Bear Creek Reservoir.

Knight named Covington city manager

Covington Finance Director Leigh Anne Knight was appointed city manager Thursday evening.

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Douglas formally announces bid for Congress

Commissioner John Douglas formally announced his bid for Congress Thursday.

Emergency bridge repairs needed for Brown Bridge Road

Emergency repairs will be made to a bridge on Brown Bridge Road.

Recycling center/lawncare contracts renewed without seeking bids

The BOC voted 3 to2 to approve renewals of contracts for lawn maintenance and recycling center staffing without putting them out to bid.

American Cancer Society enrolling for new study

the American Cancer Society is asking Newton residents to participate in a new study.

Mayor proposes Main Street funds/duties shifted to Chamber

Mayor Ronnie Johnston is proposing shifting some of Main Street's responsibilities and funding to the Chamber of Commerce.

Council denies Treadwell appointment; goes back to drawing board on city manager search

The Covington City Council voted 4 to 2 to have a consultant provide another group of candidates for the city manager position Monday night, and denied a motion to appoint Capt. Craig Treadwell to the position.

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Douglas running for Congress

Commissioner John Douglas is running for Congress.

Former Social Circle official files suit under Whistleblower Act

Former Social Circle Director of Public Safety Tom Fox has filed a lawsuit against the city under the Georgia Whistleblower Protection Act.

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Congressman Paul Broun visits Newton

Rep. Paul Broun visited Newton County on Thursday.

Main Street chair airs objections to review

The chair of the Main Street Board is questioning a review of the program completed by a consultant hired by the city of Covington.

Covington approves tobacco ban in parks

The city of Covington has joined in the banning of tobacco and tobacco products at public parks.

Council divided over city manager appointment

The Covington City Council has not yet reached a consensus on who the net city manager should be.

Moe's Southwest Grill, Rainbow Apparel coming to Covington

COVINGTON -- Covington residents will soon be hearing the greeting, "Welcome to Moe's!" The restaurant is locating in an existing building that once housed United Bank, located between Baskin Robbins and Dairy Queen in Newton Plaza off U.S. Highway 278, according to John Brozovic, director of regional leasing for

Main Street board to review report in March

The Main Street Board will review a report by a consultant hired by the city at its upcoming retreat.

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Former mayor donates fountain to city

Former Mayor Sam Ramsey is donating a fountain to the city of Covington.

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Newton Library System gets new assistant director

Courtney Lumpkin is the new assistant director for Newton County Library System.

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Delta official speaks about employee care at Chamber meeting

Tony Charaf of Delta Airlines was the keynote speaker at the Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting.

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Ozburn wins R.O. Arnold Award

Judge Samuel Ozburn is the winner of the R.O. Arnold Award.

BOC tables lawn, recycling center contracts

The Newton BOC tabled contracts for lawn maintenance and recycling centers management.

Nearly 14K people attend events downtown at end of year

Main Street Covington presented its quarterly report to the Board of Commissioners.

Two meetings planned on Salem Overlay

Two additional public meetings are scheduled on the Salem Overlay.

Public comments to be moved to top of BOC agenda: Chairman says road projects to be presented in February

Chairman Keith Ellis announced that public comments will now be held at the start of BOC meetings, and that he will have a list of road projects for the board to consider in February.

Top three city manager finalists announced

The top three finalists for Covington city manager have been revealed.

Newborn considers Sunday package sales

The Newborn Town Council has instructed the town attorney to investigate what would be required to adopt Sunday package sales.

Low-budget film to shoot in Covington

A low budget movie is slated to film in Covington later this month.

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Main Street review complete

A consultant hired to review the Main Street Covington program made his presentation to the City Council MOnday.