The Covington News

The Covington News is a local newspaper that caters to Covington, Georgia, and nearby areas in Newton County, which includes towns like Oxford, Porterdale, and Social Circle. It releases a weekly edition every Sunday.

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15-year-old killed in apparent hit-and-run on Highway 36

3 days ago | covnews.com | Evan Newton

NEWTON COUNTY – The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) is investigating an apparent hit-and-run that resulted in a 15-year-old’s death. According to a news release from the NCSO, deputies responded to a report of a hit-and-run on Highway 36 just south of Hummingbird Lane at around 10:30 p.m. on Monday. The victim, who was only identified as a 15-year-old male from Covington, was found in the roadway and pronounced dead at the scene.
Social Circle City Schools names sole finalist for superintendent

1 week ago | covnews.com | Stephen Milligan

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Social Circle City Schools names sole finalist for superintendent Matthew Remillard set to join SCCS from Rabun County The Social Circle Board of Education announced the sole finalist for the superintendent job at a special called meeting Tuesday. Latest
Philip Bradford honored as inaugural Doug Bolton Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

1 week ago | covnews.com | Evan Newton

Now-retired Covington Police Chief Philip Bradford is making history, even in his final days of service. On Tuesday, the Rotary Club of Covington named Bradford – who did not officially enter retirement until this weekend – the inaugural Douglas Elliott “Doug” Bolton 2025 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. The award was presented by Club Director Tommy Davis, President Tarrence Houston and Bolton’s late wife, Sherri.
Rams Charge the Stage

2 weeks ago | covnews.com | Evan Newton

Under the bright lights of Sharp Stadium, the largest class of Newton Rams in two decades officially made the transition from students to alumni. Approximately 620 graduates heard their names called as thousands of cheering parents, siblings, relatives and guests roared in applause at their achievements. Class of 2025 Executive President Chelsea Williams kicked off the ceremony by thanking the various Board of Education members, faculty and staff in attendance.
Council OKs rezoning request for Social Circle Technology Park

2 weeks ago | covnews.com | Evan Newton

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Council OKs rezoning request for Social Circle Technology Park Vote to rezone land for potential data center site passes 4-0 SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. – Members of the Social Circle city council officially gave the green light for Social Circle Technology Park to move one step forward in the development process. Latest
JD Notae named Sixth Man of the Year in Italian basketball league

2 weeks ago | covnews.com | Evan Newton

Newton County native JD Notae has added another accolade to his decorated basketball career. On Wednesday, it was announced that Notae was named Sixth Man of the Year for Lega Basket Serie A, an Italian professional basketball league. He was one of five finalists for the award alongside ex-NBA players Armoni Brooks and Kenneth Faried. Notae currently plays for Trapani Shark where he is the backup shooting guard to former longtime NBA player Langston Galloway.
NHS junior becomes first Horatio Alger Scholar in school history

2 weeks ago | covnews.com | Evan Newton

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. NHS junior becomes first Horatio Alger Scholar in school history While the class of 2025 is preparing to walk across the stage, one member of the class of 2026 is preparing for life after high school in a big way. Latest
NEWTON: Some spring cleaning on some past topics

2 weeks ago | covnews.com | Evan Newton

While it may start to feel like summer, we are still in the late days of spring. As customary with many others worldwide, I want to take this time to do some spring cleaning of my own. The only difference is, I’d like to do so in column form. Come with me for a trip down memory lane. ***In December, I wrote a column regarding the “meme coin” released by social media influencer Haliey Welch and her team. Welch, of course, is famous for the slogan “Hawk Tuah,” which is well… just Google it.
MILLIGAN: Using art to distract from chaos

2 weeks ago | covnews.com | Stephen Milligan

Every time you look up these days, it seems, the news gets only worse. Now, being in the news business myself, I’ve never been one to advocate for burying your head in the sand and ignoring the news altogether. An uninformed populace is how we’ve gotten the last few presidents, ranging from lackluster to entirely incompetent (I’ll let you rank them accordingly).
Two Covington teenagers arrested on murder charges in Monroe

2 weeks ago | covnews.com | Evan Newton

MONROE, Ga. – Two Covington teenagers face serious charges including felony murder after an incident that took place two weeks ago. The City of Monroe Police Department (MPD) announced on Tuesday that it had arrested 17-year-old Laddarreus Tiller and 18-year-old Jatorian Ellis, both from Covington, for their involvement in a shooting that took place outside of Newton County.