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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.

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Ancient elm victim of spring storm

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Chamber makes new hires Harrison leaving economic development role

The Newton Chamber has made two new hires.

Health inspections for Rockdale, Newton counties for April 16, 2013

Health inspections for Rockdale, Newton counties for April 16, 2013

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March Yard of the Month

The Conyers Garden Club Yard of the Month for March has been awarded to Henry and Dot Hine, located at 2706 Harvest Drive.

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Kelsie Stumpf Birth

Kelsie Elizabeth Stumpf was born on Feb. 28 at Rockdale Medical Center, weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces and measuring 18 inches long.

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Steedley-Pulliam Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. James Wellington Steedley of Jonesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Patricia Steedley, to Lewis Eugene Pulliam, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Howard Pulliam of Rutledge.

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Man speaks about Army service to NSDAR

Capt. Josh Darnell recently spoke about his U.S. Army service in Afghanistan at the March meeting of the Colonel John McIntosh Chapter, NSDAR.

Newton Citizen Poll for April 14, 2013

The Newton County Phone Poll for April 14, 2013

Correction

Correction

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Catch of the Day

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Newton County Jail Blotter for April 12, 2013

The Newton County Jail Blotter for April 12, 2013.

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Tasty barbecue for the young and old

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Every little bit helps

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Fashion Flair

Pictured here are Harold and Iva Danforth, trying on their outfits for the Pilot Club of Conyers second annual Fashion Show and Extravaganza on April 20.

Clements Middle School -- Honor Roll

Clements Middle School — First Semester Honor Roll

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Willie and Dixie are ready for new homes

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

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Giving new meaning to drive-thru pharmacy

Customers and employees of Rite Aid Pharmacy at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and Emory Street were startled Monday afternoon when a vehicle crashed through the front door.

Health inspections for Newton, Rockdale counties for April 9, 2013

Health inspections for Newton and Rockdale counties for April 9, 2013

Newton Citizen Poll for April 7, 2013

The Newton Citizen Poll for April 7, 2012

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Simple pleasures

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Newton County Jail Blotter for April 5, 2013

Newton County Jail Blotter for April 5, 2013

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Newton Explorers attend Winterfest

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K-9 officers greet citizens

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Students get fiscal, physical health info

Georgia Perimeter College's Newton Campus held a "Wallet and Wellness" event.

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Star and Wiggles ready to find new homes

There are a variety of dogs and cats available for adoption this week in Newton and Rockdale counties.

Health Reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for April 2, 2013

Health Reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for April 2, 2013

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Images of Easter

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Newton Citizen Poll for March, 31, 2013

Newton Citizen Poll for March 31, 2013

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Talton-Durham Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Sandy (Alexandria) Talton III of Sandy Springs announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Rose Talton, to Jeffrey Alan Durham, son of Bonnie Durham of Conyers and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy (Kim) Durham of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

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Miss Westbury 2013

Westbury Health & Rehabilitation held its annual pageant titled "Sweethearts of Westbury" on March 14.

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Latrell Dixon First Birthday

Latrell Dixon celebrated his first birthday on March 27.

School Crime Report for March 19, 2013

The School Crime Report for March 29, 2013.

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East Newton celebrates China

East Newton Elementary School recently celebrated China.

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CPD donates $1K to Special Olympics

The City of Covington Police Department recently donated $1,000 to Newton County Special Olympics Equestrian team.

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Eastside literacy team competes

Eastside High School recently competed in the Region 8-AAAA Literary Meet.

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Special Photo Neita Jones, right, is awarded Top Individual Sales Associate for the Rockdale/Newton office by Metro Brokers Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Levent at the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers Awards Celebration. Other members of the Rockdale/Newton office receiving awards for their performance included: Carol Moore and John Reich with the Silver Award; and Johnny Lanford, Kerry Gibson and Vicki Vandiegriff with the Distinction Award.

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Special Photo Project Open Hand/Atlanta Coordinator Felicia Martin receives a check from BJ’s Community Affairs Assistant Manager Susie Meacham and BJ’s Operations Manager Uveimar Sandovar as part of the BJ’s Charitable Foundation grant program. BJ’s Charitable Foundation recently donated $110,000 to 16 charitable organizations in Georgia. The Foundation disperses funds to organizations focused on hunger prevention, self sufficiency, health care and education. The grants in Georgia are part of the Foundation’s quarterly cycle to provide donations to charitable organizations in the 15 states where BJ’s Wholesale Clubs are located. Locally, Newton County Reads of Oxford was awarded $2,500 in support of programs that address the needs of undereducated adults/teens by providing adult literacy, GED preparation and English as a Second Language programs.

Newton County Jail Blotter for March 29, 2013

The Newton County Jail Blotter for March 29, 2013

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Having a ball

Porterdale Elementary School recently held its annual Cinderella Ball for its prekindergarten students.

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3 Newton deputies graduate from Public Safety Training

The Newton County Sheriff's Office has three deputies who recently graduated from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Athens.

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Dudley and Bo are hoping to find a spot in someone's heart

There are a variety of dogs and cats available for adoption this week in Newton and Rockdale counties.

Health Reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for March 26, 2013

Health Reports for Newton and Rockdale counties for March 26, 2013.

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Redfearn 50th Anniversary

Conyers residents Edward Lynn Redfearn and Carolyn Webb Redfearn will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 24.

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Joy Wells First Birthday

Joy Wells celebrated her first birthday on March 12. She is the daughter of Kevin and Julie Wells of Covington.

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Jack Simpson: Allowing pocket knives on airplanes a dangerous step backward

Think back to 9/11/2001. Do you remember the news coming over the television?

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Spartans race in Conyers

Kids got muddy to participate in the Spartan Kids Race in Conyers.