Eagles top Lanier to remain perfect in region
COVINGTON -- Eastside's defense came to play behind pitcher Peyton Pallay as the Eagles remained perfect in Region 8-AAAA play following their 5-1 win over Lanier on Wednesday.. While sporting pink jerseys to help raise awareness for breast cancer, the Longhorns (13-6, 6-3) were unable to get anything going
Parents, employees weigh in on superintendent qualifications
Nearly 1,000 NCSS parents, employees and other Newton County residents took the online survey earlier this year.
PREP ROUNDUP: Salem boys soccer plays to a draw
CONYERS -- The Salem boys soccer team finished in a 1-1 tie with Luella in non-region play Tuesday.. Cristian Colin scored for Salem, which bounced back from a loss to rival Heritage and improved to 7-4-1.. In the opener, the Luella girls cruised to an 8-0 victory as Salem
Eastside handed second loss of season
JACKSON -- Eastside's baseball team was unable to get any runs across in the second meeting against Jackson as the Red Devils defeated the Eagles 1-0 Monday.. Following a quiet first inning, the Eagles (16-2, 8-0 Region 8-AAAA) put their leadoff batter aboard in the second inning with a
BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Salem wins first region game
CONYERS -- The long region losing streak for the Salem baseball team is over, and to do it, the Seminoles got a dominant pitching performance. Jason Howell and Ryan Read combined on a one-hitter and Salem won its first Region 8-AAAAA game 3-0 over Apalachee.
Oxford Singing Children present junior Broadway musical
"School House Rock Live! Jr." will be presented Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 13, at 4 p.m. at Porter Hall on the campus of Newton High School on Ram Drive.
Oak Hill media specialist Kimberly Ramsey receives high honors
Oak Hill Elementary School media specialist Kimberly Ramsey is Newton County School System's 2013 Media Specialist of the Year.
Ellwanger ends collegiate career as a winner
COVINGTON -- Former Eastside swimmer Drew Ellwanger finished his college swimming career on a high note for Gardner-Webb at the University of Georgia's Gabrielson Natatorium.
Emory provost to deliver Oxford commencement address
Claire Sterk, Emory University provost, will deliver the address to graduates during Oxford College Commencement 2013.
Allen wrestler of the year
As is becoming an almost yearly tradition, the counties of Rockdale and Newton produced another state wrestling champion.
Newton County in state's top 60 in health, economic vitality
A study combining a community's health status with economic vitality to determine it's overall ranking in the state places Rockdale County in the top 25 and Newton County in the top 60 of Georgia's 159 counties.
Study ranks counties based on health, economic vitality
A study combining a community's health status with economic vitality to determine it's overall ranking in the state places Rockdale County in the top 25 and Newton County in the top 60 of Georgia's 159 counties.
Briem homers twice to lift Eagles over Knights
GAINESVILLE -- Two home runs by Eastside's Musashi Briem helped the Eagles remain atop the Region 8-AAAA standings with a 13-3 win over Johnson, Gainesville on Monday.
Register now for spring mixed doubles
Time to register for spring mixed doubles play.
Rockdale boys win Bonnie Mattox Invitational
MONROE -- The Rockdale boys track and field team won the Bonnie Mattox Invitational at Monroe Area High School last weekend. The Bulldogs, led by a dominant day of relays, won the boys event 117-100 over Dacula.. The 3,200-meter relay team of Malik Dawkins, Zach Hess, Chaz Mapp and
Oxford, Emory colleges receive record applications for fall
Oxford College received a record number of student applicants for fall entrance.
Newton Citizen office to move
The Newton Citizen is moving its office.
Covington Lions chicken bbq set for April 10
The Covington Lions Club will sponsor its annual Chicken BBQ on Wednesday, April 10. Tickets are $8 each.
Broun announces Liberty Day project
U.S. Congressman Paul Broun has invited students in the fifth grade of the 10th Congressional District to participate in a project.
Smith, Fox lead Bobcats to eighth place at Bearcat invitational
GREENWOOD, S.C. -- Senior Taylor Smith of Mansfield and junior Bryan Fox each shot even 72s for the final day of play at the 2013 Bearcat Invitational, lifting No. 13 Georgia College four slots to take eighth place at the par 72, 6,800-yard Greenwood Country Club on Tuesday.. In
PREP ROUNDUP: Rockdale baseball snaps long skid against Heritage
CONYERS -- A long losing streak to a county rival came to an end Wednesday for the Rockdale baseball team. Malachi Eskin had a walk-off RBI single to cap a six-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning, lifting the Bulldogs to a 7-6 victory over Heritage
Rockdale tennis finishes perfect in region play
The Rockdale tennis teams completed a perfect run through Region 2-AAAAAA Tuesday. The Bulldogs won 5-0 against Lovejoy in girls and boys play, locking up the top seeds when the region tournaments begin next month.
Eagles remain hot with win over Monroe Area
MONROE -- Not even the near-freezing conditions and a few snow flurries Monday could cool off Eastside's baseball team, which beat Monroe Area 8-4 for its fifth straight win.
Webster, Davis win fourth flight of Georgia four-ball tournament
CONYERS -- Several local players teamed up to play in the rain-shortened, three-day Georgia four-ball tournament at the par-72 courses of Doublegate Country Club and Stonebridge Golf and Country Club in Albany.. Due to heavy rain in the Albany area on Saturday night, Stonebridge Golf and
LOCAL BRIEFS: Thompson leads Florida Gulf Coast to huge upset
PHILADELPHIA — Playing in the school’s first-ever NCAA Tournament game, Bernard Thompson and his Florida Gulf Coast teammates acted like seasoned veterans, and in the process made a ton of history.
Eastside notches win over Monroe Area
COVINGTON -- Eastside's baseball team continued its dominance in Region 8-AAAA with a 4-1 win over Monroe Area on Friday.. Eastside pitcher Peyton Pallay held the Hurricanes (3-7, 0-3) hitless through the first inning while the Eastside (11-1, 3-0) offense, tacked on a run in the bottom of the
Bank of North Georgia expands
Synovus Bank, the Georgia-chartered, FDIC-insured bank, has completed the previously announced consolidation of two of its bank divisions -- Bank of North Georgia, based in Alpharetta and Bank of Coweta in Newnan. The combined division will operate as Bank of North Georgia.
Rockdale Medical Center IT department honored
Rockdale Medical Center was recently awarded the LifePoint Hospitals 2012 Information Technology Leadership Award for technological improvements made to enhance patient safety and physician satisfaction.
Eastside sweeps Madison County to start region play
COVINGTON -- Eastside started Region 8-AAAA play with a pair of wins over region opponent Madison County in back-to-back games on Tuesday and Wednesday.. Eastside (10-1, 2-0) took the first game at home 4-2 before traveling to Danielsville on Wednesday to beat the Red Raiders (2-8, 0-2
PREP ROUNDUP: Heritage falls to Winder-Barrow
CONYERS -- Heritage fell to 1-2 in region play, losing to hot hitting Winder Barrow 11-4 on Wednesday.. The Bulldoggs struck first with four runs in the first and three more in the second to put Heritage in an early hole.. The Patriots scored in the third when Justin Jackson
32nd annual Cherry Blossom Fest set for Saturday and Sunday
The city of Conyers will host the 32nd annual Cherry Blossom Festival this weekend.
Chick-fil-A hosts fire safety clinic
The Chick-fil-A at 1610 Ga. Highway 138 in Conyers invites families to a Home Fire Safety Clinic on Monday, March 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. A portion of the evening's proceeds willbenefit the Rockdale County Fire and Rescue's Fire Safety Education initiatives.
ABWA hosts local women's workshop
The Rockdale-Newton local chapter of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA), a Kansas City, Mo. based association, is hosting the first of a three-series workshop at the Wall Street Conyers Conference and Event Center, located at 2375 Wall Street, Suite 140 in Conyers on April 13.
Conyers represented at Georgia Downtown Association Annual Retreat
Conyers Main Street Manager Monica Coffin, a member of the Georgia Downtown Association (GDA) Board of Directors, recently participated in the organization's annual planning retreat Feb. 26 and 27, at the Currahee Club in Toccoa.
Kroger asks customers to support MDA fundraiser
With neuromuscular diseases affecting more than 1 million Americans, Kroger's Atlanta Division is urging customers to support its annual fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) from March 17 to 30.
Rockdale track teams highlight Morehouse Relays
ATLANTA -- A number of local track and field athletes fared well at last weekend's Morehouse Relays.
Eagles instantly bounce back after first loss of season
JEFFERSON -- Eastside's baseball team suffered its first loss of the season in a tight 3-2 game against Jackson County before beating Jefferson 9-7 in a doubleheader at Jackson County High School on Saturday.
NCAA Tournament: South Region Breakdown
Kansas faces potential roadblocks in Georgetown, Michigan.
NCAA Tournament: East Region Breakdown
Second-seeded Miami offers a big test to No. 1 Hoosiers.
Residents asked to help reduce spread of bat disease
Geogia DNR urges public to help reduce spread of white-nose syndrome in bat populations.
GPC to hold public events this month
Two events open to the public are scheduled at Newton's Georgia Perimeter College this month.
Newton, Rockdale unemployment rates at 10 percent
Newton and Rockdale counties' unemployment rates increased in January from December, but improved year over year.
GPC receives Presidential service award
Georgia Perimeter College was one of five colleges in the nation to be honored by a President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll award.
Long ball lifts Eagles over Morgan County
COVINGTON -- A pair of homers by Nick Womack and Peyton Pallay helped the Eastside Eagles remain perfect in their 9-2 win over Morgan County on Tuesday.
Oxford students travel over Spring Break for service, experience
It is spring break week for Oxford College students.
Rockdale boys win track meet at Loganville
LOGANVILLE --- The Rockdale boys track and field team won the Running With The Devils Invitational at Loganville High School last weekend, thanks to a pair of individual champions in Lawrence Crawford in the 100-meter run (10.77) and Chaz Mapp in the 800-meter run (2:07.05).. Newton, which finished
Red Cross recognizes 'Everyday Heroes'
March is Red Cross Month.
Instant Imprints expands in Newton County
Instant Imprints, with three locations in the north Atlanta area, announced that it is expanding its presence in Newton County.
Gash promoted to associate at architecture firm
Covington resident JoVaun Gash was recently named an associate at Atlanta architecture firm Lord, Aeck & Sargent.
Snapping Shoals holds Relay for Life golf tourney
Snapping Shoals EMC will hold its second annual Relay for Life Golf Tournament on March 23, to benefit the Relay for Life cancer education and research fundraising event.