Phillip Hubbard

Nov 1, 2024 | rockdalenewtoncitizen.com | Phillip Hubbard

Standing at the top of the NewRock Football League for the last four seasons has been none other than the Liberty Middle School Knights. The defending champions secured their fourth straight title (seventh overall) with a 22-6 victory over Edwards Middle School. The game took place at Evans Memorial Stadium in Conyers on Tuesday, Oct. 29. kAmt:89E9\J62C 9625 4@249 %@3J s2G:D H2D 64DE2E:4 H96?

Aug 7, 2024 | covnews.com | Phillip Hubbard

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. NEWCOMERS' GUIDE: Businesses reinvesting in local area Growth has arrived in Newton County, Debbie Harper believes. “I don’t want anyone saying it’s coming…it’s here,” Harper said. “And more will come.” A good portion of that growth the past couple of years has been numerous businesses expanding into multiple locations in the area.

Jul 30, 2024 | covnews.com | Phillip Hubbard

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. UNC-Greensboro men’s basketball celebrates Isaiah Miller’s career with jersey retirement The No. 1 jersey will be worn no more in the University of North Carolina - Greensboro's (UNCG) men's basketball program. Isaiah Miller, a Covington native and Newton High School alumnus, had his jersey number retired this past weekend.

Jul 29, 2024 | covnews.com | Phillip Hubbard

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Hundreds gather for 196th Salem Campmeeting For nearly two centuries, people from various areas and across generations have gathered at the Salem Campground in Covington for the Salem Campmeeting. This year’s week-long campmeeting, which marked the 196th year, took place from Friday, July 12 to Friday, July 19.

Jul 22, 2024 | covnews.com | Phillip Hubbard

Seasons come. Seasons go. On July 28, 2021, my season of working at The Covington News started. Now, almost exactly three years later, I will be leaving The Covington News on July 30 to pursue another opportunity. I am not going to lie, I have struggled greatly to write this “farewell” column. There is just so much to mention. Thousands of hours worked, miles traveled, words written, photos taken and stories told. It is difficult to summarize the last three years into one column.