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Newton County Jail Blotter for May 24, 2013
The Newton County Jail Blotter for May 24, 2013
Birds hatch at Career Academy
Students in Shelley Yeatman's prekindergarten class in the Early Learning Center at the Newton College and Career Academy got to witness their baby bluebirds hatch before school let out.
Jackson Lake records first boating fatality of season
Michael Davis. Special to the Citizen. JACKSON -- A Conyers man has died after a boating accident on Jackson Lake Tuesday evening.. Georgia Department of Natural Resources Capt. Bob Lynn identified the victim as 58-year-old Joseph L. Baker.. Lynn said Baker was a passenger on a boat operated
Charlie and Binx would like to find new homes
There are a variety of dogs and cats available for adoption at the Newton and Rockdale animal shelters this week.
Monster tornado devastates Oklahoma
A massive tornado tore through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on Monday, killing at least 51 people with winds of up to 200 miles per hour that flattened entire tracts of homes, two schools and a hospital, leaving a wake of tangled wreckage.
Health reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for May 21, 2013
Health reports for Newton and Rockdale counties for May 21, 2013.
Alcovy's Palo signs with Andrew College
Staff photo: Manny Fils. The 2012-13 Alcovy basketball team had another signing with Kaci Palo heading to Andrew College. The Lady Tigers leader will be playing the shooting guard position. Palo led the Lady Tigers in 3-point shots taken and 3-point shots made.. "I'm extremely excited for her
Barge visits Newton academy
State Superintendent John Barge visited the Newton College & Career Academy Tuesday.