The gift of life
:Capt. Robert Canady with Covington Fire Department donated blood at the Badges for Life blood drive held at Newton County Fire Service headquarters Wednesday afternoon. Also pictured is Red Cross employee Karen Lopez, shaking up the blood bag to prevent clotting. Canady's wife Tyra joined him in donating. The event was sponsored by various public safety agencies, who competed to see which agency could recruit the most employees to donate. - Staff Photo: Crystal Tatum
Huckaby: Reconnecting with my Southerness
I am going to get in touch with Pat Conroy and the South in which I was born and came of age.
Then what in Syria?
The United States has a bad track record in the Middle East.
Rockdale/Newton Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Sammy, Smokey need new homes
A variety of dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Rockdale and Newton animal shelters this week.
Music Midtown lineup announced
The lineup for this year's Music Midtown festival, held Sept. 20-21 at Piedmont Park, has been announced with Jane's Addiction and Journey playing Friday night and the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Weezer among the bands playing on Saturday.
Health Reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for June 18, 2013
Health reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for June 18, 2013
Letter: Nursing homes are reflections of their employees
I am sure there are many in Covington, and perhaps throughout Newton County, who are completely unaware of the passing of an era right here in our own back yard.. In recent years there has been a trend for large corporate organizations to
Local leaders share their fathers' words of wisdom
Area leaders share words of wisdom learned from their fathers.
Newton Citizen Poll for June 16, 2013
Newton Citizen Poll for June 16, 2013
Storm downs trees, sparks one house fire
A strong storm downed trees and sparked a house fire in south Rockdale Thursday night.
Challenge Charter Academy 3rd Quarter Honor Roll List
Challenge Charter Academy — 3rd Quarter Honor Roll List
Barksdale names Super Buccaneers
Barksdale Elementary School has named its fourth quarter Super Buccaneers.
Conyers club marks National Garden Week
Conyers Mayor Randy Mills, center, is pictured here with members of the Conyers Garden Club as he signed a proclamation for National Garden Week last week.
Beauchamp signs with Young Harris
Salem softball player Taylor Beauchamp recently signed an athletic scholarship with Young Harris College.
Dickerson hosts Women's Wellness event
A women's wellness event is scheduled for June 22.
Newton County Jail Blotter for June 14, 2013
Newton County Jail Blotter for June 14, 2013
Morton signs with West Georgia Tech
Heritage football player Braxton Morton signed an athletic scholarship with West Georgia Tech
Eastside's Byrne to play soccer for Ga. Military College
Eastside’s Kylee Byrne has agreed to take her talents to Milledgeville where she will continue her soccer career playing for the Georgia Military College.
Roscoe, Mila and Otis looking for new home
There are a variety of pets available for adoption this week at the Newton and Rockdale animal shelters.
Health reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for June 11, 2013
Health reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for June 11, 2013
Newton Citizen Poll for June 8, 2013
The Newton Citizen Poll for June 8, 2013.
Woman struck by car on Kirkland Road
A Newton County woman was struck by a car Wednesday night.
Good neighbors at the Monastery
If you have been watching the same television news I have, then you know severe weather patterns are developing across the nation.
Topic of Health Care Reform causes confusion, frustration
There are three little words in the English language that can cause hearts to flutter, pulses to quicken and normally even-keeled individuals to lose all control of their emotions -- health care reform.. Just the mere mention of those three little words has many old-school readers at this
Health Care Reform column begins today
CONYERS -- How will Health Care Reform affect you or your business? That's a question that many are asking as implementation of the legislation becomes reality.. Today on our Business page the Citizen launches a series of columns by Conyers resident Tony Wilson, a principal with NUVISION Financial Corp. in
Newton County Jail Blotter for June 7, 2013
The Newton County Jail Blotter for June 7, 2013
Rabbits and puppy dogs up for adoption
A variety of pets are available for adoption this week at both the Newton and Rockdale animal shelters
Newton EMS earns service award for metro region
The Newton Medical Center Department of Emergency Medical Services recently received the Service of the Year award for its designated region.
Rockdale man wins $5K in raffle
Rockdale County community member Tom Harrison, shown here with wife Lorraine Harrison, recently won $5,000 in a reverse raffle contest at Peachtree Academy’s annual fundraising gala in April.
Conyers art school offers summer events
The Sketching Pad in Olde Town Conyers is offering a series of summer art-related workshops.
Newton Allstate agent honored for customer service
Allstate agency owner Jim Dolvin of the Jim Dolvin Insurance Agency has been designated an Allstate Premier Agency for 2013.
Aubrae Gunderson Scholarships awarded
Four student-athletes were named recipients of the Aubrae Gunderson Memorial Scholarship
Wheeler installed as Exalted Ruler of Covington Elks Lodge
Jack Wheeler installed as Exalted Ruler of Covington Elks Lodge
Newton Citizen Poll for June 2, 2013
The Newton Citizen Poll for June 2, 2013
4-H to hold insect camp
Camp will be held June 10 to June 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rockdale Cooperative Extension office located at 1400 Parker Road.
May Yard of the Month
The May Conyers Garden Club Landscape Design Plaque was awarded to Becky Moore and her father Henry Lovin of 4740 Highway 138.
Morgan-Owensby Engagement
John and Robbi Morgan of Covington announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Page Morgan of Covington, to Jason Boyd Owensby, son of Wanda and Paul Owensby and Luther and Linda Owensby, all of Covington.
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