The Covington News
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The Covington News is a community newspaper that has been serving the citizens of Newton County, GA since 1865.
The Georgia Press Association (GPA) held its 136th annual conference at the Jekyll Island Club on Friday, June 9. At the conference, it was announced that The Covington News placed third in General Excellence. STORY covnews.com/news/among-bes…
Members of the Social Circle Planning Commission sided with the overwhelming majority of citizens on Tuesday, recommending a denial of an annexation and rezoning request for a potential Jones Petroleum Truck Stop site. Story by @_evannewton_ covnews.com/news/cities/so…
The Covington Police Department is searching for a man who they say stole a vehicle from Southern Tire two weeks ago. STORY covnews.com/news/crime/pol…
In a 4-2 vote, the Covington city council has passed its FY26 budget. The budget is a near $5 million decrease from FY25. Story by Kate Verity covnews.com/news/cities/co…
In 2024, 48.8% of Newton County third graders scored at or below their grade level on the Georgia Milestones ELA section. In an effort to improve, NCS introduced a new “curriculum” to two elementary schools last school year. Story by Rachel Sandstrom covnews.com/news/education…
For the 197th time, community members congregated at the Salem Campmeeting. Story by Alainah Jackson covnews.com/community/reli…
As Newton County prepares for back-to-school season, 100 residents will now have a new laptop in their possession thanks to AT&T and Compudopt. Story by @_evannewton_ covnews.com/community/t-co…
Today, @NewtonSupt, members of the @NewtonCoSchools BOE, and select Executive Team members met with @covnews and @rockdalecitizen to preview our FY'26 organizational priorities. Be on the lookout for the full release of these priorities during tonight's board meeting and in…
A domestic dispute between husband, wife and son has left two dead and one facing murder charges. STORY covnews.com/news/crime/hus…
BREAKING: After two months on the run, 16-year-old Jayden Daniel was arrested in DeKalb County on Thursday morning by the Newton County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshal's Office in connection with the murder of his stepfather. STORY covnews.com/news/crime/tee…
A North Carolina man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a number of car break-ins at two Covington churches last weekend. STORY covnews.com/news/crime/nor…
According to Newton County Schools, East Newton Elementary will be ready for the first day of school following Sunday's fire. Story by @_evannewton_ covnews.com/news/education…
Thousands took to the Covington Square on July 3 to celebrate Independence Day with an evening filled with live music, fireworks and fellowship. Story by Kate Verity covnews.com/news/cities/th…
In true small-town fashion, community members lined Emory Street for Oxford’s annual 4th of July parade and festival following. Story by Delaney Derry covnews.com/news/cities/ci…
The Newton County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol proudly took part in the city of Oxford’s Independence Day celebrations on Friday. Story by Kate Verity covnews.com/community/newt…
An overnight fire on Sunday evening at East Newton Elementary School resulted in no injuries. STORY covnews.com/news/county/no…
While thousands celebrated America’s birthday during Thursday’s Independence at the Park celebration at the Covington Square, five arrests were made during the event. Story by @_evannewton & Kate Verity Photo by Kate Verity covnews.com/news/crime/fiv…
And just like that, the Independence in the Park celebration is complete. The Covington News will have a full recap of the event in the coming days. 🎥: Kate Verity
Georgia House of Representatives District 114 representative and Newton County native Tim Fleming is officially running for Georgia Secretary of State in 2026. Story by @_evannewton_ covnews.com/news/state/tim…
