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Fundraiser identifies 15-year-old Newton County hit-and-run victim

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Fundraiser identifies 15-year-old Newton County hit-and-run victim

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover funeral costs for 15-year-old Dominic Flowers, who was killed in a hit-and-run on June 2 in Newton County.See the Story

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

Dr. James T. Walden Sr., considers bid for Newton County Board of Education

Covington, Georgia · Covington

Dr. James T. Walden Sr., considers bid for Newton County Board of Education

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The Covington News received the following from the campaign of Dr. James T. Walden Sr.Read Article

Newton County launches state's first free naloxone vending machine to combat opioid overdoses

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Newton County has introduced the state's first vending machine dispensing free naloxone (Narcan) to combat opioid overdoses, accessible 24/7 at the detention center.Narcan · Newton County Read Article

Obituary: Aubrey Waites Harvey

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

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.Covington, Georgia · Covington Read Article

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.Covington, Georgia · Covington Read Article

Board members, citizens provide input on county budget

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

NEWTON COUNTY – On Tuesday, June 10, the Newton County Board of Commissioners (BOC) discussed changes that had been made to the FY26 budget and opened up the meeting for public input.Newton County, Georgia · Newton County Read Article

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

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

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

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

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

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

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

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