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VISIONS 25' Unsung Hero: Doug Bolton

The Rotary motto “Service Above Self” was coined at the first Rotary convention ...

Potential plans revealed for Ramsey’s Furniture buildings

COVINGTON, Ga. — The old Ramsey’s Furniture buildings are part of the essential ...

16-year-old wanted for murder of stepfather

COVINGTON, Ga. — A 16-year-old is currently wanted by the Newton County Sheriff’...

VISIONS 25' Community Spirit Award: Brian Coates

There are many educators who are pillars in the Newton County community. But few...

OP-ED - Progress Amid Challenge: Reflecting on a Histor...

The Covington News received the following op-ed from the superintendent of Newto...

VISIONS 25' Unsung Hero: Ron Carter

With tourism becoming more commonplace in Covington, Ron Carter has seen his rol...

Alcovy hires Darrell Johnson as new boys basketball hea...

Alcovy has brought back a familiar face to fill its head coaching spot. It was a...

Bryant reflects on state title to cap strong junior season

After a long season filled with numerous top three finishes, Eastside junior Ken...

VISIONS 25' Unsung Hero: Lanier Sims

Lanier Sims has lived a lifetime in Newton County. He has served Newton County l...

Newton Education Foundation Grants $100,000 to Newton C...

On May 7, at the Newton County Schools Partner Appreciation Breakfast, Newton Ed...

Frantic deer gallops away after cops free it from fence...

A deer made a dash for the woods after a team of officers helped free it from a ...

Fugitive with fake name found in Georgia escaped custod...

A man accused of murder in Saint Lucia fled Caribbean custody twice, then entere...

Someone’s 1990s childhood comes alive in this Georgia e...

If Gen Z bringing back the wide-leg jeans and jelly shoes of the past is leaving...

Lottery player wins $275,000 jackpot in Georgia. Where ...

A Georgia lottery player turned an online ticket into a six-figure prize. The Mc...

Bone in ‘mystery’ box at FL museum stumped scientists. ...

An unidentified bone pulled from a Georgia mine and left in storage for decades ...

Years-long lawsuit filed by disabled Georgia inmates ap...

Settlement discussions for a 2018 class-action lawsuit filed against the Georgia...

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