The Covington News sent questionnaires to each local candidate for the 2025 Covington Post 1, East Ward election. Answers are printed as they were received.

Week three of the Covington Police Department (CPD)’s Citizen’s Police Academy came and went, and I learned that I do not want to be tased.

On Wednesday, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office Traffic and Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) Units ...

Newton County Fire Services is teaming with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention ...

The French call it Joie de vivre… exuberant enjoyment of life. The Italians refer to it as the joy of being alive. The ...

The Social Circle City Council took a first look Thursday at a proposed policy for leak adjustments to water and sewer bills.

From the moment Social Circle began to run the ball, the game was over for McNair and the Redskins stormed to a 56-17 win at ...

A defensive performance from the North Oconee Titans (8-0, 4-0 AAAA region 8) helped them prevail 14-13 against their region ...

The Alcovy Tigers remain winless despite some promising offense in a 40-14 road loss against Habersham Central.

October is most commonly associated with the unofficial start of the holiday season. While some are carving out their ...

The City of Covington told The Covington News that the portion of Emory Street from Highway 278 to Stone Mountain Street is ...

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