Covington businessman pleads guilty to child molestation
A Covington businessman plead guilty to child molestation .
Newton schools to have early release, fall break this month
Newton County students will get an early release day and a fall break this month.
Standardized testing begins next week
All Newton County second and sixth-grade students will participate in standardized testing next week.
Veterans media specialist named district Specialist Of The Year
Veterans Memorial Middle School media specialist Leslie Coleman has been named South Metro District Library Media Specialist of the Year.
Shape Month focuses on kids' fitness
Kids' fitness is the focus of Shape Month in Georgia.
Gas prices remain high in wake of Isaac
Hurricane Isaac was downgraded to a tropical storm Wednesday but the effect on gas prices is still being felt.
NCSS earns seven national awards for publications
The Newton County School System has received national recognition for publications.
Eastside 2012 valedictorian wins National Merit Scholarship
Eastside High School's 2012 Valedictorian, Seth Kimbrell, has been named a National Merit Scholarship winner.
Georgia Piedmont's new president begins this week
Georgia Piedmont Technical College's new president takes over Saturday.
Superintendent Barge seeks student advisors
State School Superintendent John Barge is accepting applications for the 2012-13 Student Advisory Council.
Dickerson wins second term
State Rep. Pam Dickerson won a second term in office in Tuesday's runoff.
Registration under way for Fuzz Run
The 29th Annual Fuzz Run takes place Sept. 8.
Death penalty trial of 2009 murder expected to start this week
The trial of a Covington man charged with the 2009 murder of a Conyers landscaper is expected to begin this week.
CDC: Baby boomers should get hepatitis C test
The CDC is recommending that all baby boomers get a one-time hepatitis C test.
Schools receive physical education grant
The Newton County School System has received the Carol M. White Physical Education Program grant.
Public comment sought on 911 center
Public comment is being sougt on the Newton 911 Center as it pursues reaccreditation.
T-SPLOST fails
T-SPLOST failed in Newton County and looked to be following suit throughout the region and state as of press time.
Newton, Rockdale unemployment increases
The state has released unemployment data for June.
Downtown roads no longer state route
Hwy. 36 will no longer run through the Square in downtown Covington.
It’s back to work time
Angela Hopewell, left, store manager at The School Box in Conyers, helps Regina Williams, a teacher at Liberty Middle School on Salem Road, to select materials for her chorus students.
GPC economic impact approaches billion mark
Georgia Perimeter College's economic impact on its region climbed to almost $713 million in fiscal 2011.
Virtual school to hold information session in Covington
Georgia's public virtual charter school will hold a special information session in Covington today.
Public asked to review math materials
Edwards Middle School in Conyers is the evaluation and review site for Congressional District 4.
Students can exercise school choice with transfers
Newton County School System has six of its schools that might be able to receive students who wish to exercise school choice under House Bill 251.
Dickerson sponsors Women's Wellness event
State Rep. Pam Dickerson is sponsoring a Women's Wellness event on June 23.
Three NCSS seniors named Gates Millennium Scholars
Three Newton County 2012 graduates are part of the 1,000 students across the nation to receive the Gates Millennium Scholarship.
DDS launches Secure ID program
Georgians will be required to take extra steps to prove identification when applying for or renewing a state driver's license.
Bird causes power outage
About 300 Covington utility customers were without power Wednesday aftera bird flew into a power line.
Social Circle selects Elbert principal as next superintendent
The Social Circle City Schools Board of Education has approved Dr. Todd McGhee as its next superintendent.
Newton, Rockdale unemployment declines
Newton and Rockdale unemployment rates are on the decline.
Oxford College graduates largest class
Oxford College recently graduated 400 sophomore students, its largest class ever.
Mansfield, Newborn post offices could get hours cut
Post offices in Newborn and Mansfield are among those expected to have hours reduced.
Newton students get laptops
The entire Newton County High School High Tech program attended the awards banquet at El Charro.
Newton business, educator win 'Dreams' award
A Newton County business and an educator at the Newton County School System recently were presented top awards at Georgia Piedmont Technical College's 2012 Investing in Dreams gala.
Downtown Covington car show set for Sunday
Commissioner Lanier Sims is hosting a car show on the Square on Sunday.
Parents of special needs students have transfer options
Parents and guardians of students who receive special education services in the Newton County School System have options to exercise public and private school choice.
Indian Creek principal wins award
Dr. Renee Mallard, principal of Indian Creek Middle School, was awarded the Georgia State University Principals Center's Joe Richardson Award for the 2011-12 school year.
GPC president steps down
Georgia Perimeter College President Anthony Tricoli has stepped down over financial problems that led to the two-year institution being $16 million in the red.
JAKES Day set for Saturday
JAKES Day is set for Saturday, May 12.
Missing man found unharmed in Waycross
The subject of a statewide Mattie's call, Jack McCarty, 72, was found unharmed Monday in Waycross.
Middle Ridge not offering school choice next year
The Newton County School System announced Wednesday that it will not be required to offer Public School Choice for Title I schools next school year.
$50K donation from AT&T will help low-income students pay GED
AT&T recently donated $50,000 to the Technical College System of Georgia to create a General Education Diploma testing scholarships for qualified, low-income students.
Indian Creek principal wins award
Dr. Renee Mallard, principal of Indian Creek Middle School, was awarded the Georgia State University Principals Center's Joe Richardson Award for the 2011-12 school year.
Schulz to hold fireside chat on TSPLOST
District 3 Commissioner Nancy Schulz will host a fireside chat for residents on Thursday.
Piedmont students visit Atlanta History Center
Piedmont Academy students recently took a field trip to the Atlanta History Center.
Covington Montessori School offers scholarships
The Montessori School of Covington will offer scholarships.
Baxter to invest $1 billion in Stanton Springs facility; Jobs expected to total 1,500
Baxter International will locate a new bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Stanton Springs.
Newton students bring home literacy awards
Newton County School System students recently earned several awards from the recent Regional Literacy Days Poetry Recitation, Ready Writing, and Drama Competition held at Griffin Regional Educational Service Agency.
Free kids fishing event set for Saturday
A free kids fishing event is set for Saturday at the FFA-FCCLA Center.
Bridgestone expanding, adding 20 jobs
Bridgestone Golf is expanding production at its Covington facility and hiring 20 additional full-time workers.