Archive2014 Kindergarten Round-Up Dates Announced
Newton County School System will hold its annual Kindergarten Round-Up during the week of May 5- May 8, 2014. Children…
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ArchiveABWA New-Roc Charter Chapter Launches into its New Year
The new and continuing officers of the New-Roc Charter Chapter of ABWA Left to Right: Audra Gerger, President; Carolyn…
ArchiveABWA New-Roc Charter Chapter Started New Year
The ABWA New-Roc Charter Chapter has just started its new year—2015-2016. We would like to announce to members and pro…
ArchiveA Letter To Newton Citizens From Mayor Ronnie Johnston
Mayor Ronnie Johnston Dear Citizens, I write to you today asking for your help. The City of Covington (and Newton Coun…
ArchiveBeaver Manufacturing Named 2015 NCSS Partner of the Year
Newton County School System (NCSS) and the Newton County Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that Beaver Manuf…
ArchiveBOE Requests Community Input on Policies Revisions/Adaption
The Newton County Board of Education requests community input as they review and consider proposed changes to four cur…
ArchiveCamp Kate Helping Grieving Children
The death of a family member or friend brings pain to many, including children or youth whose grief is often misunders…
ArchiveCarlton Trail Sidewalk Project Complete
Covington, GA – A sidewalk stretching more than half a mile and connecting citizens living in the northwest quadrant o…
ArchiveCity of Covington Celebrates National Public Natural Gas Week, October 4-10, 2015
COVINGTON, Ga. – The City of Covington will observe the national Public Natural Gas Week from October 4 to 10, 2015. T…
ArchiveCity of Covington Fire Department Announces Outdoor Burning Guidelines
COVINGTON, Ga. – Fall weather means cooling temperatures, dropping leaves and for a lot of people, yard work. State of…
ArchiveCity of Covington Fire Stations and Trucks Get New Number Designations
COVINGTON, Ga – Founded in 1909, the Covington Fire Department has operated from several locations close to The Square…
ArchiveCity of Porterdale recognized at the Annual Main Street Luncheon
Picture L to R: DCA Communication & Training Coordinator Jessica Reynolds, City Council Anita Rainey, Downtown Directo…
ArchiveConnexion Church Fall Festival October 30th
Come out for Hayrides, Pumpkin Carving, Games, Marshmallows over the fire, Hot Chocolate, Food and Fun! Friday, Octobe…
ArchiveCORK showcases local breweries at county’s first growler shop
Co-Owner Jack Phillips pouring a growler at the CORK growler and cigar shoppe. The growler shoppe features 16 taps for…
ArchiveCovington Center for Family Dentistry & Braces Braces Become New Chamber Members
Covington Center for Family Dentistry offers preventative care, pain-free oral surgery and orthodontic work using the …
ArchiveCovington Fire Fighter Leaving for Higher Calling
COVINGTON, Ga. – If you were to ask a room of firefighters why they chose their dangerous profession, the majority wou…
ArchiveCovington Fuzz Run Celebrates 32 years - Sept. 12
The Covington Police Department’s 32nd annual Fuzz Run is on Saturday, September 12, 2015. The Fuzz Run includes a 5K …
ArchiveCovington Mayor Ronnie Johnston Announces Re-election Bid
COVINGTON, Ga. (August 27, 2015) – Covington, Ga. mayor Ronnie Johnston announced today he will officially seek electi…
2016 Aspiring Young Professionals Dinner a Huge Success
On January 26th, 170 Work Based Learning students from Alcovy High School, Eastside High School, Newton College and Ca…
2017 Geogia Travel Guide Unveiled in Year of Film
Governor Nathan Deal presented the new Travel Guide at the Georgia State Capitol on January 24, 2025 and unveiled Covi…
4th Congressional District Republican Delegates and Alternates Elected to GOP National Convention
The 4th Congressional District Republican Party Committee held its District Convention April 16, 2016 in Snellville, G…
4th District Republicans Holds Convention, Elects Rockdale and Newton Residents
Brittany Marmol, Aaron Brooks, Rachel Little, Mike Bryan, Michael Howington, Leesha Jay, Johnny McDonald, and Bill Rey…
Abbey Hospice Seeking Volunteers
Abbey Hospice in Social Circle needs volunteers to assist in their mission to deliver compassionate care to patients a…
About Magazines and Alcovy Media Merging
City Home is pleased to formally announce that About Magazines and Alcovy Media are joining hands to better serve you.…
ALANHS Announces Application Period for 2016-2017 School Year
The Academy of Liberal Arts at Newton High School (ALANHS) is conducting registration for the 2016-2017 school year. N…
Alcovy CASA, Inc. Welcomes New Volunteers
Alcovy CASA, Inc. is happy to welcome aboard our most recently newly sworn in volunteer advocates in Newton County. Th…
Alcovy CASA Makes Call to Action for Child Abuse Prevention Month
In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Alcovy CASA is issuing a call to action for residents of Newton and…
Alcovy & Eastside FFA to Host Summer Aggie Academy
Does your child get bored during week-long school breaks? If so, the Alcovy and Eastside High School Future Farmers of…
Alcovy High School Announces Class of 2025 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates
Alcovy Class of 2025 Salutatorian, Sarah Barrentine and Valedictorian, Jared Griggs Standing:(L-R): Jared Griggs, Sama…
Alcovy High School Choral Program Receives 2016 VH1 $10,000 Keys + Kids Grant
The Alcovy High School choral program is hitting the right notes after receiving a $10,000 Keys + Kids Piano Grant fro…
Alcovy High School to Host PROBE College Fair
Newton County School System (NCSS) will host a PROBE College Fair at Alcovy High School on Wednesday, September 7, 201…
Alcovy Media Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary – Expands into Covington
Alcovy Media is excited to be celebrating 10 years as a full service marketing company and is currently experiencing o…
Backyard BBQ Father’s Day Celebration to Benefit Family Promise of NewRock
Royal Oak Presents the First Annual Backyard BBQ Father’s Day Celebration at the newly built Cross and Crown Pavilion,…
Bike Run to Benefit Kids with Cancer, Children's Health Care of Atlanta
Victor Armendariz, Candidate for US Congress District 4, invites all bikers and the community to support a Bike Run to…
Board of Education Approves Contract Extension for Superintendent Fuhrey
The Newton County Board of Education has extended Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey’s contract for an additional year. By…
Bodycote Opens New Georgia Heat Treatment Plant
Investment In Capacity To Serve Industries In The Southeast USA Bodycote , the world’s largest thermal processing serv…
BOE Approves Chris Haymore as Next Principal of Mansfield Elementary School
“We are Family” is the motto for Mansfield Elementary School, so it’s only fitting that the school system selected som…
BOE District One Representative Stan Edwards Announces Resignation
At the March 8, 2016 Board of Education Work Session meeting, Mr. Stan Edwards, District 1 representative, announced h…
BOE to Hold Public Hearings Regarding FY 17 Budget and Millage Rates
The Newton County Board of Education (BOE) has adopted a tentative 2016-2017 budget based on a total millage rate of 2…
Captain Stephen Middlebrooks Promoted to Deputy Chief of Operations
Effective today, Stephen Middlebrooks will become the city of Covington Fire Department’s Deputy Chief of Operations, …
Celebrate the Season with Main Street Covington
Throughout the month of December, bring your friends and family to enjoy Christmas on the Square, presented by Main St…
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Covington
Main Street Covington and the Chamber of Commerce invite you to be Irish for the day during St. Patrick’s Day celebrat…
Chris Edgar Named Alcovy High School Head Football Coach
Alcovy High School teacher and defensive line coach Chris Edgar has been named the new head football coach of the Alco…
City of Covington Continues to Improve Connectivity; Completes Phase One of Sidewalk Project
The City of Covington is currently completing phase one of a three phase sidewalk project. Stretching from the Covingt…
City of Covington to hold Retirement Ceremony Honoring 11 Employees
A ceremony honoring 11 retiring City of Covington employees will be held February 28 at the Turner Lake Complex. Encom…
City of Covington to Host Free Legion Field Grand Opening Event
Drive Time and Newton County Community Band to Perform To celebrate the official grand opening of Legion Field, the Ci…
City of Covington to Offer Behind the Scenes Look at Government Operations
Local residents will soon have the opportunity to gain a behind the scenes look at how their local government operates…
City of Covington Parking Authority to Launch Complimentary Golf Cart Shuttle
Visitors to the Covington Square will no longer have to worry about finding a parking space in close proximity to thei…
City of Covington Police Department Coordinates Large Scale Mock Disaster Drill
The City of Covington Police Department (CPD) recently teamed with 10 other agencies to conduct a large-scale active s…
City of Covington Unveils New City Logo
After an extensive process, the City of Covington unveiled their new logo, designed to depict the city’s goal of being…
City of Covington to Utilize New “Covington Utilities” Logo
Designed to complement the recently implemented City of Covington logo, the city’s utility department will begin utili…
Clements Middle School Principal Joy Warren a Finalist for Principal of the Year
The Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals has announced that Clements Middle School principal, Ms. Joy Wa…
Come Celebrate Kick Off "Back to 4-H" Party
Calling all Rockdale and Newton County students’ grades 6th-12th! Come celebrate the kick-off of the 4-H year by atten…
Courtesy Ford Hosts Truck Buddies Fundraiser Event to Benefit Local Animal Shelters
Courtesy Ford is honoring our truck buddies with a fundraising event to benefit local animal shelters. The public is i…
Courtesy Ford Supports Local Church with Community Drive Event
You are invited to take a free test drive during the Drive for Your Church event on May 20, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm a…
Covington Assistant Police Chief Almond Turner to Retire After 45 Years
The City of Covington’s longest tenured employee is set to retire after 45 years of serving the city and its residents…
Covington Family YMCA Summer Camp Creates Community Leaders
Every summer and during after school programs, students thrive in an environment established by the Covington Family Y…
Covington/Newton Chamber of Commerce Names New President as Current Leader Transitions to Private Sector
The Chamber is excited to announce the appointment of Ralph Staffins as the new Covington/Newton County Chamber Presid…
Covington Newton Chamber Embraces 2025 Year of Film with Vision of $117M Three Ring Studio Investment
With the anticipation of the $117 million investment by Three Ring Studios, plans for one of the largest TV, gaming, m…
Covington – Newton County 911 Center Employee Recognized by The American Red Cross
Nate Stykes, a communications officer for the Covington-Newton County Communications Center, was recently recognized b…