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.
Main Street review complete
A consultant hired to review the Main Street Covington program made his presentation to the City Council MOnday.
Ellis in first full week of job as BOC chair
Keith Ellis has several priorities identified for his first year in office.
Covington mayor talks new year priorities
Covington Mayor Ronnie Johnston has identified his top priorities for the new year.
Gone but not forgotten: Covington honors employee killed in line of duty 40 years ago
Forty years after his death while on duty, the city of Covington has honored William A. Moate.
Local non-profit gets boost from pledges of kindness
A nonprofit started by a Newton County resident, Food for Thought, recently received a big boost thanks to a national snack food company and residents of the Atlanta area.
Covington Council to narrow down city manager candidates
The Covington City Council will meet for nine hours next week to narrow down city manager candidates.
First 2013 baby at Newton Medical has quick delivery
The first baby of the new year arrived at Newton Medical Center at just after 2 a.m. Jan. 1.
No businesses qualify to sell by the drink
County commissioners recently amended the ordinance governing alcohol sales by the drink, and although the ordinance became effective Jan. 1, there are no businesses that qualify to serve in the allowed areas.
Newton, Mansfield approve agreement for community center
The city of Mansfield and Board of Commissioners have formalized an agreement related to oversight of the Mansfield Community Center.
Conyers restaurant Chianti closing after 24 years
Chianti Italian Restaurant will close after 24 years.
Former deputy killed in Afghanistan
A Mansfield man and former NCSO deputy was killed while acting as an advisor to the Afghan National Police.
Newton county employees get three paid holidays restored
Newton County employees have had three paid holidays restored.
Judicial Center expansion tabled
Newton commissioners have tabled the expansion of the Judicial Center.
Triple the joy Conyers family celebrates Christmas with new triplets
Bobby and Tiffini Fleck of Conyers are celebrating their first Christmas with their triplets.
Arts district proposed for Washington Street
An arts district is being proposed for Washington Street.
Local woman invents product for on-the-go moms
Covington resident Donna Phillips has invented a product to help moms on the go.
Horton bids farewell to 35-year career with city of Covington
Steve Horton is ending a 35-year career with the city of Covington.
Ewing bids farewell to public office
Mort Ewing is bidding the BOC goodbye after 12 years of service.
SKC begins second phase of expansion
SKC has started construction on the second phase of a $100 million expansion.
Covington's City Council approves filming policy
Filming policies have been estabished for "The Vampire Diaries" and other productions shot inside city of Covington limits.
Local child rewarded for Toys for Tots donation
A local 8-year-old is helping other children through Toys for Tots.
United Way director expects to reach goal
The director of the Newton County United Way expects to reach this year's fundraising goal.
Lions foundation helps locals, needs donations
The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation is helping Conyers and Covington residents and now is asking the communities for help.
Mayor, homeless shelter supporters meet
Supporeters of Garden of Gethsemane Homeless Shelter met with Myaor Ronnie Johnston Wednesdasy.
Expect holiday schedule for Newton recycling centers
Recycling centers and the landfill will be closed several days between now and the new year.
Oxford students help restock shelves at library
The children's section at Newton County Library has been restocked thanks to volunteers from Oxford College.
Reception will honor outgoing BOC members
A farewell reception will be held in honor of Chairman Kathy Morgan, commissioners Tim Fleming and Mort Ewing next week.
IHOP to open in Covington in May
IHOP is coming to Covington.
Report: No wrongdoing found at shelter
An investigation into the homeless shelter by the Secretary of State found no problem with financial records.
Baxter loan agreement approved by BOC
The BOC has approved a resolution and intergovernmental agreement related to a loan for construction of a wastewater pretreatment plant for Baxter International.
Judicial Center expansion will exceed SPLOST revenues
Commissioners heard a presentation on the expansion of the Judicial Center Tuesday night.
Tobacco ban in parks approved
The Newton County BOC has approved a ban on all tobacco products at county-owned and operated parks.
Committee talks filming policies
A committee is continuing discussions on policies related to filming in Covington city limits.
Post offices get reduced hours
Hours at Mansfield and Newborn post offices will be reduced in January.
Homeless shelter utility credit to end soon
While the homeless shelter still has a credit toward utilities with the city, but those funds will likely run out shortly after Christmas.
4-H wins national award
Newton County 4H has won a second place national award for its recycling and waste reduction efforts.
911 Center first in state to get CALEA honor
The Covington-Newton County 911 Center is the first to be reaccredited under CALEA's new, more stringent standards.
Berry's Tree Farm donates trees to state
Berry's Tree Farm is donating 10 Christmas trees to the state to be displayed at the Governor's Mansion and the Capitol.
Porterdale to fund grant match rejected by BOC
Porterdale will apply for a grant to fund a trail.
Covington to upgrade water pipes
The city of Covington has plans to make $7.5 million worth of upgrades to water pipes.
Porterdale plans parade, tuba concert
Porterdale is getting in the holiday season with a Christmas parade and concert in the works.
Bear Creek moving forward
Commissioners took several important steps related to Bear Creek Reservoir at a recent meeting.
Community Band to perform Christmas concert
T.K. Adams and his Newton County Community Band will once again provide the community with a soundtrack for the holiday season.
Black Friday deals draw shoppers on T-giving night
Shoppers reported longest lines on Thanksgiving night, with lines tapering off by Black Friday.
Hillphoenix to consolidate Conyers opsCovington plant to remain open
Hillphoenix will consolidate operationsi n Conyers and maintain its Covington facility.
Rec Commission proposes tobacco ban in parks
Newton County Recreation Commission is proposing a tobacco ban in all county parks.
Salem Overlay nears vote
Newton County commissioners heard a presentation on the proposed Salem overlay at a recent work session.
Report: Tourism brings big bucks to Newton
Tourism is generating big bucks in Newton County, according to a recent report.