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Planning commission approves Gainer property rezoning again
The desire of city officials to bring in more jobs and tax revenue through new industry clashed head on against the traffic, noise and pollution concerns of local residents at Tuesday night’s Covington Planning Commission meeting. The additional jobs and tax revenue appear to have won.
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CPD gives aid to Haiti
CPD gives aid to Haiti
Providing shelter: The Covington Police Department’s Police Who Care Fund present Covington Rotary Club President Alice Queen with a check for $2,000.  The donation is for the purchase of two Rotary Shelter boxes to provide shelter for up to 20 people in Haiti. The PWC donated the money to the Covington Club to increase the number of shelters donated by Covington from five to seven total shelters. Left to Right Front: Alice Queen and Chief ...
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FAA to not reduce Covington’s airspace
The Federal Aviation Administration has listened to the concerns of Covington officials and will not be making any major changes to the way planes fly into and out of Covington Municipal Airport. Because of increased airplane traffic into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the FAA is considering changing the controlled airspace around the airport, known as Class B airspace, to improve safety and efficiency for larger commercial traffic.
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City to hold retreat at FFA Camp
The City of Covington will hold its annual planning retreat at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center located in the southern part of Newton County.

From “Do or Die” to a Friendly “Hi”
From “Do or Die” to a Friendly “Hi”
As Jon Williams stepped off the bus his surroundings hit him all at once. Music was blaring, drugs were being dealt – he had been planted smack dab in the heart of Brooklyn.
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Covington cancels Brasstown reservation
The city council cancelled its planning retreat reservation at Brasstown Resort Valley and Spa Wednesday after receiving continued criticism over the past two months. The retreat will now be held at a local location, which is still being determined.




Covington to reduce size of new signage
To end the propagation of gigantic teeth along Washington Street, Covington is amending its sign ordinance to cut the size of future commercial signs in half.

Giving back always in fashion
Giving back always in fashion
Fashionably giving: The Fashion Club of Challenge Charter Academy, which also serves as a community outreach organization, began developing fundraisers late last fall in an effort to assist those within our community. With the funds collected, the young ladies of the organization volunteered their time to create baskets which included toiletries, puzzles and a picture frame, for the members of the Riverside Health Care Center. They also made bundles, which included blankets, t-shirts, socks and ...
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Trees on the move
Trees on the move
Crepe myrtles find a new home: Workers from the Georgia Forestry Commission use the tree spade to move crepe myrtles from the median on Highway 278 to Sharp Stadium.  The project is a collaborative effort taking place this week between Keep Covington/Newton Beautiful, the City of Covington, and the Newton County School System to beautify the area around the stadium and reuse plants.  The crepe myrtles must be moved to allow for D.O.T.’s construction of ...
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$12 million widening of 278/142 begins
Pittman Construction Company began work on the $12 million widening and reconstruction of the U.S. Highway 278, Ga. Highway 142 intersection.




Covington considers changing electric rates
Covington has been over-charging some of its commercial customers for electricity and under-charging some residential customers — a situation it plans to correct.
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City honors Howard for 16 years on council
City honors Howard for 16 years on council
John Howard always said he would remain active after retiring from the city council, but he didn’t ever expect it be in the form of Covington’s newest police officer.
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Councilman Whatley says media portrayal of retreat unfair
Councilman Mike Whatley spoke out Wednesday night against recent criticism directed toward the city council for their decision to have their annual retreat at Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa. Whatley said he thought media and public portrayal of the decision was unfair. His full speech is below:




Covington to stay out of SC drag strip debate
The Covington City Council informally decided Wednesday that they are going to stay out of the Social Circle drag strip debate, because the proposed project would be outside the Covington city limits.




Covington receives $75,000 more in NSP money
Because of recent success, the City of Covington is receiving an additional $75,000 in Neighborhood Stabilization Program money from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.




Covington airport to open Wed. at 9 a.m.
The Covington Municipal Airport is finally opening after four months – at least for daytime operations. The airport closed Sept. 21 for runway, taxiway and apron construction, which was expected to take two months. Heavy rainfall and unusually cold temperatures delayed completion by two months.




Covington council meeting moved to Wed. at 6:30 p.m.
The Covington City Council has moved its regularly scheduled meeting from tonight to Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. As usual, a work session will precede the meeting at 5:30 p.m. also at city hall.

Commissioner’s stepson arrested
Commissioner’s stepson arrested
Quintarious Henderson, the 17-year-old stepson of Newton County Commissioner J.C. Henderson was arrested Jan. 12 and charged with aggravated stalking.
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Library implements quiet Thursdays
Beginning on Jan. 28 Newton County Library employees will be asking everyone who comes into the library on Thursdays to be especially quiet. Staff members have had numerous requests to lower the noise from cell phones, loud conversations, children screaming and other disruptions that make it difficult to study.







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