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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Tickets on Sale for Piedmont Newton Hospital Benefit Concert - The Covington News

1 week ago | covnews.com

Tickets are now on sale for Concert for a Cause on Saturday, April 26. This longstanding fundraising event will be held inside at a new venue, OHCO District, located along the Cricket Frog Trail, about a half-mile from Covington Square.
GRAHAM: Help us welcome grandson Graham Thomas Crews

2 weeks ago | covnews.com | Patrick Graham

The Rotary Club of Loganville starts each of its Thursday morning meetings with a big “Good morning, beautiful people!” from Sergeant of Arms Renee Park, who then proceeds to ask club members and guests about any good news they might want to share with the group.
Chandra Mitchell becomes inaugural Newton County Schools ‘HERO’

2 weeks ago | covnews.com | Evan Newton

History was made on Tuesday night when longtime Newton County Schools (NCS) employee Chandra Mitchell was named the inaugural Newton County Schools district-wide “HERO.”The HERO award is a new initiative designed by NCS to recognize its classified employees. These employees are often considered “behind-the-scenes” workers, and can include employees such as paraprofessionals, custodians, support staff and more.
Commissioners deny rezoning for ‘Project Paradise’

3 weeks ago | covnews.com | Evan Newton

NEWTON COUNTY – Despite its fancy name, the Newton County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted against “Project Paradise.”The commissioners met for nearly 4.5 hours on Tuesday, where one of the main discussion points was consideration to rezone 175 acres on Old Atlanta Highway from residential to light industrial. The owners of the property, Doris and Allen George Fuller, reportedly intended to sell the land to Euphoric Development.
Jakai Newton to enter transfer portal after two years at Indiana

3 weeks ago | covnews.com | Evan Newton

Former Newton Ram standout Jakai Newton will officially be searching for a new home. Newton formally declared his intent to transfer from Indiana University on March 24 after entering the NCAA transfer portal. Newton has struggled with injuries throughout his basketball career, which has kept him off the floor. The 2023 Newton Ram graduate suffered a knee injury during his senior year of high school. The same injury cost him his first season at Indiana.
‘Ill-advised assignment’: Teacher uses Denny Dobbs Park shooting as class assignment

4 weeks ago | covnews.com | Evan Newton

NEWTON COUNTY – A teacher at Alcovy High School is facing heavy criticism for giving students an “ill-advised assignment.”On Wednesday morning, a photo circulated on social media of what appeared to be an assignment asking students to evaluate the March 18 Senior Skip Day shooting at Denny Dobbs Park. Salem High School student Justin Etienne, 18, was a bystander at the park when the conflict broke out. He was shot and succumbed to his wounds that evening.
‘My staple response is GFY’: Stephanie Lindsey lashes out at The Covington News in social media tirade

1 month ago | covnews.com | Evan Newton

NEWTON COUNTY –- Thirteen days after her suspension from county office, elected District 3 Commissioner Stephanie Lindsey took to social media to call out The Covington News. On her “Lindsey for District 3” Facebook page, which she has posted regularly on since her suspension, Lindsey accused The News of withholding information from the public regarding her ongoing federal case and subsequent suspension from county office by Governor Brian Kemp.
Man convicted of killing wife sentenced to life without parole

1 month ago | covnews.com | Evan Newton

NEWTON COUNTY – A Gwinnett County man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after murdering his wife. Arrief McKenzie was sentenced on March 24 to life without parole plus 20 years for killing Niki McKenzie, a 51-year-old Covington woman who was married to Arrief.
Court case for ex-county manager moved to next month in Walton County

1 month ago | covnews.com | Evan Newton

By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Court case for ex-county manager moved to next month in Walton County Court case for Harold Cooper was originally scheduled for March 25 NEWTON COUNTY – The court case involving Newton County’s ex-County Manager Harold Cooper will now be taking place at a different time and place. Latest
No injuries reported in house fire

1 month ago | covnews.com | Evan Newton

COVINGTON, Ga. – No one was injured following a house fire on Tuesday afternoon in the city limits of Covington. Around 3:30 p.m., a fire engulfed a residence on Smith Street. Firefighters with the Covington Fire Department (CFD) and emergency personnel were on-scene within minutes and were able to extinguish the fire. CFD Fire Chief Joe Doss told The Covington News on-site that the structure was a “total loss,” but that, thankfully, no one was injured. “Nobody’s hurt. Everybody’s here,” Doss said.