Lucille Norton's 100th birthday
Lucille Norton, seated at center, a resident of Westbury Health & Rehabilitation, celebrated her 100th birthday on Feb. 23.
Huckaby gets teaching award
The Mary Brown Tinkham Chapter, Colonial Dames 17th Century, recently met at the Honey Creek Golf and Country Club. Educator, Citizen newspaper columnist and humorist Darrell Huckaby was an honored guest.
THE RECIPE BOX: Swiss steak in the Crock-Pot makes the house smell good
Swiss steak and rice, this week's featured recipe, has become one of my favorite dishes not only to make, but to eat as well.. My mother-in-law Janie Wells introduced this meal to me a while back. She gave my a copy of the recipe and I've not really
Newton Citizen Poll for March 17, 2013
The Newton Citizen Poll for March 17, 2013
ON THE BEAT: And now the police have the 'stuff'
On the Beat is an occasional reporting of various crimes and complaints confronted by law enforcement personnel in Newton County in the course of their duties.
School Crime Report for March 15, 2013
School Crime Report for March 15, 2013
Youth art on display at Newton library
The annual True Colours Youth Art Exhibit is on display at the Newton County Library until March 28.
Boutique donates hats, blanket to student
The Hope Boutique was able to supply 5-year-old Katora King with hats and scarves, as well as a blanket.
Eastside choral students attend All-State
Eastside High School sent six students to the final All-State Chorus in Savannah.
Newton County Jail Blotter for March 15, 2013
The Newton County Jail Blotter for March 15, 2013.
Goose and Juno are searching for new homes
A variety of dogs and cats are available for adoption tis week at both the Rockdale and the Newton animal shelters.
Health Reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for March 12, 2013
Health Reports for Newton and Rockdale counties for March 12, 2013.
Newton Citizen Poll for March 10, 2013
The Newton Citizen Poll for March 10, 2013.
Letter: Prayers, support appreciated
We wish to thank all of our friends and acquaintances for their prayers and words of encouragement during Merry Carol's illness.
Hospital uses students to practice for disaster
Newton Medical Center and the Newton County School System collaborated this week on a disaster drill.
NCCA broadcast students helps 911 center
Newton College & Career Academy's video broadcasting students have produced a 911 recruitment video for the Newton County 911 Center.
Partee-Tackett Engagement
Victor Partee and Lisa Little of Covington announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Marie Partee, to Kolby Alan Tackett, son of Ken Tackett and the late Lisa Tackett of Muskogee, Okla.
Allgood-Vaughan Engagement
Brad and Lisa Allgood of Jersey announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexandria Cristen Allgood, to Eric Robert Vaughan, son of Williams and Debbie Vaughan of Madison.
The Newton County Jail Blotter for March 8, 2013
The Newton County Jail Blotter for March 8, 2013.
Handsome dogs looking for new homes
Both the Newton County and Rockdale County animal shelters have a variety of dogs and cats available for adoption this week.
Health inspections for Newton, Rockdale counties for March 5, 2013
Health inspections for Newton and Rockdale counties for March 5, 2013.
Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Students celebrated Dr. Seuss' 109th birthday, which was Saturday, at schools on Friday.
Teens arrested in entering auto incident
Two juveniles were taken into custody in connection with an entering auto incident.
Pre-K students visit healthcare class
Newton College & Career Academy healthcare students show NCCA early learning students some of the equipment they use.
Career Academy students win state FFA event
Newton County high school students who attend Newton College and Career Academy recently won a state FFA event.
College Area Students
College Area Students for February 2013
MeCaskey-Williams Engagment
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hulsey of Huntsville, Ala., and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry MeCaskey of Alton, Ill., announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn MeCaskey, to Joshua Williams, son of Ms. Marsha Brefka and Mr. Ronald Williams of Conyers.
Conyers Garden Club welcomes speaker
The Conyers Garden Club speaker for February was Betty Thompson, shown here at left along with club member Pat Bryan.
Newton Citizen Poll for March 3, 2013
The Newton Citizen Poll for March 3, 2013.
Newton County Jail Blotter for March 1, 2013
Newton County Jail Blotter for March 1, 2013
Students celebrate Black History Month
West Newton Elementary School wrapped up its Black History Month festivities this week with a shoebox float parade.
Mack, Rocky search for new homes
A variety of dogs and cats are available for adoption this week at Newton and Rockdale animal shelters.
Law enforcement officers receive advanced training
Newton County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy and Covington Police Department officer take advanced training.
Health Reports for Newton and Rockdale counties for Feb. 26, 2013
Health reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for Feb. 26, 2013
Newton Citizen Poll for Feb. 24, 2013
The Newton Citizen Poll for February 24, 2013.
Winter Games
Rockdale County Special Olympic teams recently participated in the State Indoor Winter Special Olympics Games in Cobb County, which included basketball, bowling, floor hockey, roller skating, power lifting and gymnastics.
Coggins 69th Anniversary
James Coggins Jr. and Ola R. Coggins of Covington will celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary on Feb. 26.
Heartland hosts casino fundraiser
Southern Heartland Art's annual fundraiser, Monte Carlo for the Arts, took place Feb. 9.