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Newton County Jail Blotter

Covington, Georgia · Covington

Newton County Jail Blotter

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The following charges and arrests were reported by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, Covington Police Department, Oxford Police Department, Porterdale Police Department, the Georgia State Patrol and Georgia Pardons and Parole from June 2 See the Story

Obituary: Aubrey Waites Harvey

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Obituary: Aubrey Waites Harvey

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Aubrey Waites Harvey was born at home on April 11, 1934, and he passed away on June 5th, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born in the Rocky Plains Community to Boyce and Exa Gardner Harvey. His middle name, Waites, is after Covington doctor, Dr.Read Article

Obituary: George Robert Green

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Obituary: George Robert Green

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George Robert Green, born on July 7th, 1924, lived a remarkable life spanning 100 years. A proud World War II veteran and a dedicated 30-year retiree of Lockheed Martin, passed away surrounded by love and cherished memories. George embodied unwavering faith, patriotism, and generosity giving back to others throughout his journey.Read Article

Covington ranked among top small cities for food and drink

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Food & Wine Magazine has ranked Covington as one of the best small cities in the United States for food and drink.The article, written by Wendy Pramik, states, Covington is where smooth bourbon meets savory goetta, and North meets South. This walkable river town blends Appalachian, German and Southern influences into a culinary identity all its own.As part of Food & Wines 2025 Global Tastemakers awards, the list highlights small U.S. cities for …Covington, Georgia · Covington See the Story

Deputy, police officer help homeless couple, dogs in Newton County

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A Newton County deputy and a Covington officer helped a homeless couple and their two dogs find shelter during a rainstorm.Covington, Georgia · Covington Read Article

Covington realtor Cayla Owenby recognized with national honor

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Local real estate agent Cayla Owenby with RE/MAX Around Atlanta East was recently recognized in the 2025 RealTrends Verified Agent and Team rankings. In the category rankings for most transaction sides, Cayla placed 384 out of 1000.Covington, Georgia · Covington Read Article

Davis in familiar role now coaching both softball and baseball for Social Circle

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Social Circle baseball has its next head coach, and he just happens to already be the coach of one of the school’s other top programs.Chris Davis, the school’s softball coach since 2022, has been named to lead the baseball program after the departure of Kevin Dawkins.Not too long after the announcement of Dawkins’ resignation, the program held a team meeting in which Davis was named as the next head coach.Baseball · Covington Read Article

Reviewing football schedules for county-area teams

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As two full months stand between us and week one, the 2025 football schedules have been finalized for county-area teams.With the home/away swapped for region opponents, the non-region slate for the teams looks to be more of the same as many rematches are set from last year.Covington, Georgia · Covington Read Article

SUMMER INTEL: Social Circle Softball

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Summer workouts are here, and the Social Circle Lady Redskins are in full swing.The Lady Redskins finished 26-8 this past year to go along with a Region 4A-Division I title. After multiple seniors from last year have left, head coach Chris Davis did not shy away from the youth of the team.“We’re going to be younger than we’ve been,” Davis said.Covington, Georgia · Covington Read Article

Echols eager to lead Tigers' offense as new offensive coordinator

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As teams kick off their summer workouts, the Alcovy Tigers have a new man leading the team’s offense.Over the offseason, the Tigers named former Cedar Shoals’ coach Thrandon Echols as the team’s newest offensive coordinator.Covington, Georgia · Covington Read Article

Stacia Battaglia makes lasting impact on children through her at-home summer camp

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What started out as a way to keep Stacia Battaglia’s grandkids entertained during lockdown turned into a yearly week-long summer camp for her friends’ and family’s children.Lockdown · Covington Read Article

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