JDA awarded loan for Baxter project
The JDA has been awarded a $5.9 million loan to construct an on-site pretreatment facility for Baxter International.
Pro wrestlers coming to Covington this weekend
Steve "The Brawler" Lawler will wrestle one of his final matches in Covington.
50 students headed to region science fair
Newton High students sweep high school fair
Nearly 50 Newton County students are headed to the regional science fair next month.
Students to compete in reading
The fifth annual Newton County Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl is at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Newton College and Career Academy
School board elects new chair, vice chair
The Newton County Board of Education has a new chair and vice chair.
BBB releases top scams
The Better Business Bureau has released the list of Top Scams for 2012.
Fishing regulations guide available
A free fising guide for 2013 is available from the Georgia DNR.
Flu reaches epidemic level in Georgia
The flu is now an epidemic in Georgia.
Farmers can apply for honor
Applications for the Georgia Centennial Farms Program designation are currently being accepted.
Tax credit offered for energy efficient appliances
Certain energy efficient appliances could result in a tax credit.
MLK service set for Jan. 20
The 2013 Martin Luther King celebration is coming up and the organizing committee is seeking participants, nominations and donations.
Newton schools nominate 33 students for Governor's Honors Program
The Newton County School System has nominated 33 students to the state level interviews for the state Governor's Honors Program.
BBB warns consumers who buy gift cards
The Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to take precautions when purchasing gift cards this holiday season.
DOT suspends lane closings during holidays
The DOT will suspend lane closures during the holidays.
GPC sanctioned by accreditation agency
SACS issued a warning to GPC for its financial issues.
Fowlers to be honored at UGA
Rob and Jean Fowler will be honored by the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
GPTC announces new vice president
Dr. Mariam Dittmann recently was announced as vice president of Academic Affairs at Georgia Piedmont Technical College.
Oxford College to present holiday concert
The Oxford College Chorale will present its holiday concert this week.
Former prison inmate, DUI crash victim to speak at GPTC
A former prison inmate convicted of DUI and a DUI-crash victim will speak at Georgia Piedmont Technical College this week.
School board approves teacher resignation after Athens arrest
The Newton County Board of Education approved the resignation of an Indian Creek Middle School teacher who was arrested in Athens.
Southern Advent service set for Saturday
A 20-year tradition will continue Saturday with the Southern Folk Advent service at Old Church in Oxford.
Postal service sets holiday mailing deadlines
The U.S. Postal service will deliver nearly 18 billion cards and packages during the holidays.
Oxford launches Center for Healthful Living
Oxford College has developed the Center for Healthful Living.
Theme School receives nutrition grant
The Newton County Theme School at Ficquett received a grant to fight childhood obesity and improve nutrition.
Unemployment declines in Newton, Rockdale
Unemployment rates and decreasing locally and at the state level.
BBB offers holiday shopping tips
The Better Business Bureau is providing tips for making this holiday shopping season more pleasant.
Twilights at Chimney Park set for Dec. 2
Chimney Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland again this year.
Library offers winter activities
Newton County Library System is offering lots of activities this winter.
Benefit race held for Elks Aidmore Saturday
This weekend a cross country race will benefit the Elks Aidmore Children's Center.
Schools announce early release day, break for students
All Newton County public schools will release students early on Friday.
Schools to hold parent informational meetings on learning programs
Three Newton County School System schools will hold parent informational meetings regarding new Flexible Learning Programs.
Traveling Angels hosts dinner for seniors
Traveling Angels Ministries Inc. will host its annual Thanksgiving dinner and fashion show Saturday.
Piedmont names Homecoming Queen, Miss Cougar
Piedmont Academy recently honored its homecoming court and selected its Homecoming Queen and Miss Cougar.
Polls open Tuesday
Just shy of half of Newton County active voters have already cast ballots in today's election.
Nominees sought to light courthouse
Nominations are currently being sought for the 2012 Shining Light.
Covington library to get new computers
The Covington branch library is getting new computers.
Snapping Shoals awards grants to Newton County teachers
Snapping Shoals EMC recently awarded about $15,000 in grants to Newton County teacher projects through the Bright Ideas program.
Entries being accepted for Covington Christmas Parade
Applications are being accepted for the Covington Christmas Parade.
Newton's Festival of Trees to benefit Miracle League
Donations are being sought for the upcoming Festival of Trees to benefit Miracle League of Newton County.
Cline receives service award from Oxford College
Community pillar Pierce Cline recently received a lifetime achievement award from Oxford College.
Annual Relay pageant set for Oct. 21
The annual Miss Sweetheart Relay for Life pageant, benefitting the American Cancer Society, takes place Oct. 21.
Bond denied for boyfriend charged in murder
A Newton County judge denied bond for a 25-year-old man who faces a murder charg in connection with his girlfriend's 7-year-old son.
Teen pleads not guilty in DUI crash
An Oxford teen pleaded not guilty Tuesday in connection with the January crash on Cook Road that killed a 56-year-old woman.
NCSS announces top teachers
The Newton County School System has announced its 22 school-level teachers who will compete for the title of Newton County Teacher of the Year.
GPTC gets "A" from accreditation agency
Georgia Piedmont Technical College has completed the 10-year review by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges for reaffirmation of its accreditation.
CPD: Armed robbery really drug deal gone bad
The Covington Police Department has determined that what was originally reported to be an armed robbery at Don’s Superette was really a drug deal gone bad.
Voter registration deadline nears
The deadline to register to vote in the November General Election is Oct. 8.
Unemployment down in Newton, Rockdale
The unemployment rates in Newton and Rockdale decreased in August.
NCSS continues stadium brick paver program
The Homer Sharp Stadium Brick Program benefits the Newton County Foundation for Educational Excellence and the three high school athletic programs.