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School Crime Report for May 3, 2013

School Crime Report for May 3, 2013

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Cooper signs with South Georgia State

Rockdale resident Carrie Cooper, a senior at Paragon Academy in Conyers, recently signed an athletic scholarship to swim at South Georgia State College. Shown seated from left are Karen Miley, Corrine Cooper, Carrie Cooper, Julie Cooper and Vicki Chesney. Shown standing from left are Jeff Meyers, Billy Buchanan, David Cooper

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Tickets still available for Mother's Day Tea planned for Twelve Oaks

Organizers are busy planning for what is being billed as the “Tea Party to end all Tea Parties,” set for Sunday afternoon May 12 at Twelve Oaks Bed and Breakfast on Monticello Street in Covington.

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Heritage's Kennedy signs with Troy

Heritage track and field athlete Ben Kennedy II signed a scholarship with Troy University.. Seated: B.J. Kennedy, Ben Kennedy II., Anselynn Kennedy. Standing: Ladele West, Brian Kicklighter, Jeremy Easley, Josh James, Chuck Landy

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Going up

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Mopsy, Ebony are just waiting to be picked up

There are a variety of dogs and cats available for adoption this week at the Newton, Rockdale animal shelters.

Miss Daisy box

What: "Driving Miss Daisy". When: April 25-27 and May 2-4 at 8 p.m.; and April 28 and May 5 at 3 p.m.. Where: Center Street Arts, 910 Center St. in Olde Town Conyers.

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Newton County resident Bobby Waldrop, third from left, shown here with family members, recently retired from Dart Container Corporation, formerly Solo Cup, in Conyers after nearly 46 years with the company. Waldrop began his tenure with the business when the Conyers facility opened in November 1967. Waldrop’s future plans include spending time with his family and his church, through which he’ll attend a mission trip to the Philippines.

Hospice holds cancer, Alzheimer's fundraiser

Providence Hospice, located at 100 Corporate Center Drive in Stockbridge, is having a yard sale on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit the Alzheimer's Association and the Breast Cancer Association.

Correction for Tea Party reservations

For tickets to Mother's Day Tea, call 770-760-1020.

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A special parade

Special Olympics Newton County held its opening ceremonies Monday.

Health Reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for April 30, 2013

Health Reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for April 30, 2013.

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Covington Regional Ballet presents 'Snow White'

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Students, community launch balloons for former student

Hundreds of students, families and other community members recently participated in an annual Kate Caruso Light the Way balloon launch at Heritage High School.

Newton Citizen Poll for April 28, 2013

Newton Citizen Poll for April 28, 2013.

Middle Ridge Elementary School -- Honor Roll

Middle Ridge Elementary School — First Semester Honor Roll

Piedmont Academy -- Honor Roll

Piedmont Academy — First Semester Honor Roll

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Conyers Garden Club

The Conyers Garden Club met at the Nancy Guinn Library for its April meeting.

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Fils -- Pollock Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Fils of Oxford announce the engagement of their daughter, Blair Renee Fils of Oxford, to Samuel Christopher Pollock of Augusta, son of Drs. Jennifer and David Pollock of Augusta.

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Alianna Zaytsev Birth

Alianna Zaytsev was born on Feb. 8 at Newton Medical Center, weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring 18 1/2 inches long.

Honey Creek Elementary School -- Honor Roll, 3rd Quarter

Honey Creek Elementary School — Third Quarter honor roll

Salem closes season with pair of wins

ATHENS -- It was a difficult season for the Salem baseball team, but it ended on a high note recently.. Garrett Needham pitched 5 innings of three-hit ball and Cole Gibson drove in three runs as the Seminoles defeated Cedar Shoals -- 8-1 in the season finale Wednesday.. The

Newton County School System calendar

Newton County School System calendar

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Clayton State math students excel at meeting

Twelve Clayton State students recently attended the 92nd Annual Mathematical Association of America Southeastern Section Meeting

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McGiboney Road closed

McGiboney Road is closed.

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Correction

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Scouts donate food to Newton food pantry

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Newton County Jail Blotter for April 26, 2013

The Newton County Jail Blotter for April 26, 2013.

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Keeping score

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Covington Regional Ballet presents 'Snow White'

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Lab-mixes Roscoe and Chester looking for new homes

There are a variety of dogs and cats available for adoption this week at the Newton and Rockdale animal shelters.

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Costly heading to Birmingham Southern

Eastside offensive and defensive lineman Cody Costly will head west to play for the D-III Birmingham Southern Panthers after recently signing his scholarship. The Panthers finished the season with a 7-3 record last year.

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Learning the ropes

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Newton County Seniors host reunion

The first Ms. Senior Newton County Reunion was recently held at Turner Lake Center.

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Doing a good job even better

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Newton County Seniors host Red Hatters luncheon

Newton County Seniors host Red Hatters luncheon.

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Ministering to the homeless

Covington's Salvation Amry Service Center staff attend event to benefit homeless.

Health Reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for April 23, 2013

Health Reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for April 23, 2013.

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Makayla Jackson signs with Clafin

Hard work has paid off for Newton's Makayla Jackson.

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Honoring Earth Day

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Newton Citizen Poll for April 21, 2013

Newton Citizen Poll for April 21, 2013.

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Scrapbook: Huckaby chosen as Georgia’s Outstanding American History Teacher for 2013

The Georgia Society of The Colonial Dames of the 17th Century recently held their state conference in Macon and chose local educator Darrell Huckaby as Georgia’s Outstanding American History Teacher for 2013.

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Pope - Meredith Engagement

Joe and Jeanette Pope of Covington announce the engagement of their daughter, Ann-Marie Pope of Covington, to Jordan Meredith of Covington, son of Benji and Jeri Meredith of Covington.

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Lamb - Wyatt Engagement

Rusty and Katrina Lamb of Conyers announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Christian Lamb of Augusta, to Bryce Thompson Wyatt, son of Randy and Carol Wyatt of Warner Robins.

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Celebrating the Mother Earth

Earth Day is Monday.

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Correction

School Crime Report for April 19, 2013

School Crime Report for April 19, 2013

Newton County Jail Blotter for April 19, 2013

The Newton County Jail Blotter for April 19, 2011

Clarification

An article in Wednesday's Citizen, "Covington council, mayor firm up laundry list of initiatives to pursue," merits a clarification. City Manager Leigh Anne Knight said that hotel/motel tax dollars could be used for Legion Fairgrounds. The article stated "tourism dollars" and Knight asked for clarification because that is

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Tootsie, Tiger looking forward to new homes

There are a variety of pets availale this week at the Rockdale and Newton animal shelters.