After 35 years of service, Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Robert Canady is finally taking off his boots and hanging up his helmet ...

Summer is upon us. The weather has turned hot and the kids are out of school. Summer gardens are planted – flowers are in ...

Let’s explore the origin of some common sayings. After writing several columns about sayings like, “I'll read you the riot ...

After years in the rumor mills, several new businesses are on the way to Covington Town Center. Fuqua Development, a ...

The fiscal year 2027 budget for Newton County is set in place after Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. The board voted ...

Piedmont Newton welcomed 92 high school students into its 2026 Junior Volunteer Summer Program. The program, which runs from ...

I admit it. I’m often forgetful. I make a mental note but can’t remember where I put it. I lay down my reading glasses and ...

GOP representatives from Newton County were in the winner’s circle on Tuesday night after all of the ballots were counted.

Newton County Human Resources Director Amanda Shoemaker is asking Newton County to pay her $2 million in damages following a ...

Peachtree Academy has announced the appointment of Bobby Mitchell as Director of Volleyball for the 2026-27 school year.

The Covington News has won multiple first-place awards at the 2026 Georgia Better Newspaper Contest. Newsrooms from across ...

Just over two weeks after a tumultuous Thursday at Newton County headquarters, Amanda Shoemaker is speaking out. Shoemaker’s ...