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Local Students Named Georgia College Valedictorians

Nursing major Kristin Gurley and middle grade education major Allison Wiernicki,...

Georgia Writers Museum hosts Jerry Grillo presenting an...

Johnny Mize was one of history’s greatest baseball stars …and he was from Georgi...

NCAA Softball: Fayetteville Regional-Indiana at Oklahom...

May 16, 2025; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Oklahoma State Cowgirls head coach Kenny Ga...

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...

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...

Nurse gives Benadryl to inmate having reaction, then ge...

A nurse provided Benadryl to an inmate having an allergic reaction, which she wa...

Woman files phony claims to steal $305,000 in Medicaid ...

A business owner accused of helping herself to more than $305,000 meant for the ...

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 ...

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