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Arrested man charged with 9 criminal acts
Eugene Presley Jr., 21, was arrested on multiple charges after officers responded to a call at 165 Lakeside Trail on June 21. According to the victim Presley assaulted her multiple times inside and outside of the home. Allegedly the victim was held inside the home by Presley and while attempting the dial 911 Presley grabbed the telephone from her.

	Several teens shot at party early Sunday morning Five teens were shot at a party in the early morning hours of June 28.
	Three shot in Cedar Creek subdivision The 34-year-old victim of this morning's shooting on Appia Way has been identified as Calvin Kentrell Banks of Newton County who died at Newton Medical Center.
	Recycling truck crumples on Bypass Road A tractor-trailer carrying recycled carpet buckled in the middle when making a turn onto the Bypass Road from Ga. Highway 36 at around 5:30 a.m. this morning.
	Council O.K.s plan for city development Over the past several years Covington has completed numerous high-end plans and strategies designed to guide future development, but the city finally approved a plan to actually carry out those previously identified goals.
	We are all related On Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, Whippoorwill Hollow Organic Farm will be hosting their annual Eastern Native American "We are All Related" Charity Pow Wow.
	City of Covington revamps Web site Covington launched its new Web site on June 15 and users will find the site to be more informative, interactive and helpful, even though the name, cityofcovington.org, has stayed the same. Mayor Kim Carter said the feedback has been totally positive and she’s excited about how the site will benefit the city.
	Local churches feed hungry through sack lunch program Local churches have handed out around 2,500 sack lunches to needy families as part of the Sack Lunch Saturday program, which started in February.
	Crowe arraigned for homicide While members of the victim’s family looked on, 28-year-old Christina Crowe stood before Judge Horace Johnson Jr., and was formally charged in the death of 7-year-old Bobby Joe Couch Thursday morning.
	Property values down, rates stay same Local churches have handed out around 2,500 sack lunches to needy families as part of the Sack Lunch Saturday program, which started in February.
	Plane goes down near the Yellow River A single engine plane went down between Porterdale and the Yellow River at approximately 2:33 p.m. The occupants were from Virginia and were transported to the hospital for treatment.
	Newton library booked solid this summer Beginning on July 11, the Newton County Library will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. "We’re glad to be back, and hope you will be too!" said Wendy Harrington, administrative assistant for th libray. "To ‘kick-off’ our Saturdays, we’ll have a couple of new things for our patrons"
	Youths arrested in hotel for drug use Officers were called to Alcovy Road in the early morning hours of June 18, after several patrons of America’s Best Family Inn complained to employees about men doing drugs in their hotel room.
	Go directly to jail! Hoping to make bail: Teri Harris Joiner, President of Jimmy Harris Trucking Inc. was "locked up" June 18 by the Conyers Police Department for a Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraiser. She was locked up at the Whistle Post Tavern in Conyers until she met her goal of $2,400 for MDA.
	NMC partners with CMS to improve care One in five Medicare patients who leave the hospital today will be re-admitted within 30 days according to a national study by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
	A close knit group Experienced hands: In honor of World Wide Knitting Day Saturday, a group of knitters gathered on the Covington square from 10 a.m. until noon. They created a circle of lawn chairs in the shade of the giant magnolia trees to avoid the intense June heat. The group meets Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Town Center Breads Coffee House, 4171 Raphael Street, Covington. Childcare is not offered and crocheters are also welcome. ...
	City council divided over budget items The Covington City Council approved the 2009-2010 budget, but Councilman Keith Dalton voted against approving the budget because he disagreed with pay raises to the mayor and council and the addition of two new city employees.
	4 charged in local's murder Four people have been arrested and charged in connection of the murder of Conyers landscaper Timothy Clements, whose body was found, wrapped in some type of material in Snapping Shoals Creek Friday afternoon.
	Restaurant owners speak out against low health grades Several new and established restaurants in Newton County have been receiving failing restaurant inspection grades, and they say they’re being unfairly treated by the local health inspectors.
	Four arrested in death of Timothy Clements Four people have been arrested and charged in the death of 53-year-old Timothy Clements, two adult men, one adult female and one juvenile female.
	Clements' truck located Timothy Clements' truck has been located off Evans Mill Road in DeKalb County. The vehicle, along with suspect 22-year-old Pablo Maldonado's vehicle, will be processed for evidence at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
	One arrest made in Clements murder Authorities have made one arrest in the murder of 53-year-old Timothy Clements of Conyers whose body was found wrapped in material in Snapping Shoals Creek Friday afternoon.
	Theatre, music and art Forget sitting in front of the TV! These young artists and performers at the Oxford College Creative Kids Camp are stretching their brains this summer.
	Dead body found in creek A fisherman enjoying a summer afternoon at Snapping Shoals Creek stumbled upon more than just fish Friday afternoon. According to Newton County Sheriff’s Office 1st Lt. Mark Mitchell, he also stumbled upon a body.
	The price of punishment A roof over your head, three square meals a day and access not only to basic necessities, but also to quality healthcare and a few extras such as television, all for just $45 a day. In the current economy it may sound like paradise to some, until they learn that is the price of a prisoner in Newton County.
	Body found in creek identified as missing Conyers man The body found Friday afternoon in a Newton County creek has been identified through dental work as 55-year-old Timothy Clements of Conyers. According to Georgia Bureau of Investigations officials, Clements death has been ruled a homicide.
	Body found in creek A body was found in a creek off Ga. Highway 212 Friday afternoon wrapped in some sort of material. It has been sent to the state crime lab for analysis.
	Thieving trio steal potted plants Three people were arrested Saturday evening after Kroger shoppers noticed their attempt at beautification didn’t seem to come with a receipt.
	Bloody man found in driveway, women fight over boyfriend Deputies from the Newton County Sheriff’s Office were called to assist EMS after they found an intoxicated man lying in the road and bleeding profusely from the head.
	Thornton convicted on all counts After nearly five hours of deliberation, the jury conviced 26-year-old Courtney Thornton to life in prison for the the shooting death of Dennis Rogers on Jan. 1, 2008. He was also sentenced to an additional 40 years for other crimes commited during that incident.
	Thornton '08 murder trial begins After more than a year, the trail against Courtney C. Thornton began Tuesday morning with Judge Eugene Benton presiding. Thornton, 26, is accused of shooting 39-year-old Dennis Rogers in the back of the head.
	Web Exclusive: SIU busts three at flea market for selling counterfeit goods Two men were arrested by investigators from the Special Investigation Unit Thursday and charged with trafficking in counterfeit merchandise for allegedly selling counterfeit goods out of booths at America’s Flea Market on Salem Road. Both had been arrested previously for the same charges.
	Arrest made in gas station burglaries On March 11, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office responded to and investigated a burglary at the BP gas station located at 3501 Salem Road. Responding deputies and NCSO investigators were able to obtain store video which showed a black male in a silver vehicle make entry into the store.
	2 teachers caught smoking marijuana Two Newton County special education teachers were arrested for possession of marijuana after an off-duty officer reportedly saw the duo using drugs last Friday in a vehicle parked in the Covington Corners parking lot after they left school following field day activities.
	Board reaches consensus on budget The citizens and county employees who had filled the Newton County Historic Courthouse broke out in applause Wednesday night after Chairman Kathy Morgan announced that the Newton County Board of Commissioners had reached a consensus on a budget for next year.
	Jovial drunk asks officer permission to pass gas A woman driving a vehicle with her 9-year-old daughter inside was arrested Friday evening for DUI.
	Increased rates coming for utilities Covington residents will pay higher natural gas rates, water rates and garbage collection fees beginning July 1. The city council approved the second and final reading for all three increases Monday.
	BOC at impasse over FY10 budget; Henderson to hold public meeting Saturday Update, May 22, 12:52 p.m. District 4 Commissioner J.C. Henderson is holding a public meeting between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday at the Historic Courthouse for all county residents to voice their concerns and give suggestions about the fiscal year 2010 budget. The meeting will be rebroadcast on WGFS 1430 AM on Sunday between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Commissioner J.C. Henderson can be reached at home at 770-788-1994 or on his cell phone at ...
	Student’s poster wins in state Ashley Simmons, a third grade student at Heard-Mixon, won first place in the state in the Drug Awareness Poster Contest for students from third to fifth grade sponsored nationally by the Elks and Elkadettes and locally by the Covington Elks and Elkadettes. She received a check for $50 from the Northeast District Elks and Georgia Elks Auxiliary. She also received a $100 check for placing first in the state of Georgia. The ...
	Sheriff’s Office implements new shift rotation On April 26, Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown implemented a new 12 hour shift rotation system for the Uniformed Patrol Division of the Sheriff’s Office. During the first quarter of this year alone (Jan. 1-March 31), Newton County Sheriff’s Office deputies have answered over 15,000 documented calls for service. Under the old shift rotation system, deputies were working extra days, long hours and a lot of overtime to cover the necessary demands ...

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