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Airport has another fuel shortage; council could consider contract termination
The Covington Municipal Airport once again ran short on some of its fuel, and it appears airport operator Dixie Jet Services may have run out of second chances. The Covington City Council has once again summoned the company, this time to its Sept. 8 council meeting to discuss a failure to maintain an adequate supply of Jet A fuel.




City plans to change pension plan
The City of Covington has several important issues on its plate, including switching away from its defined-benefit retirement plan, possibly grooming a future replacement for City Manager Steve Horton and its future participation in the Leadership Collaborative.




Annual Fuzz Run to be held Sept. 11
The Covington Police Department is on the look-out once again, but instead of searching for rule breakers, they are looking for record breakers for the 27th annual Fuzz Run.




Covington council has honest discussion about diversity
The City of Covington is taking steps to increase diversity in both its work force and list of contractors, following a candid discussion at the city council's strategic planning retreat, spurred by Councilwoman Hawnethia Williams' concerns. The city will post job openings and project bids in non-traditional locations, including community centers, churches and post-secondary schools, according to City Manager Steve Horton who discussed the matter with Personnel Director Ronnie Cowan after Monday's session. Williams said ...

NHCC has grand opening
NHCC has grand opening
 The Nelson Heights Community Center was packed to the brim Sunday afternoon, showing just how many people had played a part in bringing the project to life during the past decade. Representatives from the Newton County Board of Commissioners, Newton Recreation Commission, City of Covington, Washington Street Community Center and other groups attended to celebrate the grand opening of a center they hope will help revitalize the Nelson Heights and Green Acres neighborhoods.
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Covington council continues strategic planning process
The City of Covington’s staff has completed many of the goals previously set by the city council, but council members said they still had trouble communicating with each other, particularly during controversial issues.

Local runner wins Junior Olympic event
Local runner wins Junior Olympic event
Antwonette Thomas is a two-time AAU Junior Olympic National Champion in track and field. Thomas is a long running captain of the Track Phi Elite track club, which is based in Lithonia. The 11-year-old Thomas runs the 800m, 1500m and 3000m runs and has collected several state, region and national medals in her events.
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City receives tree planting grant
City receives tree planting grant
City of Covington officials thankfully received a $6,000 tree planting grant from the Upper Ocmulgee River and Chestatee Chattahoochee Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) councils. The grant funds will be used to plant trees in City Pond Park. This project has many benefits to the local community. The grant funding source comes from the American Recovery and Re-investment Act. This project will stimulate local green jobs by purchasing trees from local private ...
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Council hires new airport employee, consulting firm
The Covington City Council approved a couple of changes to the Covington Municipal Airport.




Council: Main Street Covington may go fully under city control
The Covington City Council gave its consensus Monday to explore the possibility of bringing the Main Street Covington program entirely under city control.




Collins out as Newton football coach




Council reaffirms support for trail
The Covington City Council reaffirmed its support Monday night for the "Library to Eastside Trail," a project that’s been budgeted for at least the past five years, City Manager Steve Horton said.




City may change card payment fee
The City of Covington is considering paying the 2.95 percent credit card convenience fee that it normally passes on to customers who use credit or debit cards to pay their bills.




City approves purchasing policy change; county resident opposes
The Covington City Council approved the final reading of a change to the city’s charter that now allows city employees and elected officials to sell goods or provide services to the city, under limited circumstances.




'Footloose' scene to be filmed in Covington
Later this year, the Newton County Historic Courthouse will be filled with people vigorously debating the morals of rock and roll and dancing — and it’s all being filmed.




Sen. Isakson’s reps to be at courthouse Monday morning
Representatives for U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Marietta) will hold an open office day from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Monday at the Historic Courthouse.




Food banks running low
Faithworks Ministries and their local food banks are running very low on supplies as the summer comes to a close.

Pilot Club President visits Kentucky for international Pilots convention
Pilot Club President visits Kentucky for international Pilots convention
Ann Brooks, President of the Pilot Club of Covington, joined more than a thousand Pilot members from all over the world at the Pilot International/Pilot International Foundation Annual Convention, held is Louisville, Ky., on July 7-11 at the Galt House.
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Mayor Carter speaks about working with state gov't
Mayor Kim Carter recently gave her thoughts on the interaction between state and municipal government at a Georgia Municipal Association convention held in June. She said she was one of six mayors from across the state interviewed for GMA's Georgia Cities 2010 Connection: Connection City Hall to the Gold Dome. To see the video click on the following link: http://www.gmanet.com/2010Connection/Commentary.aspx?CNID=52847 Below is a transcript of the video: "I think in terms of sustainability ...




Back 2 School block party to be held Sunday
Students of Newton County schools are invited to celebrate the start of the upcoming school year at the annual Back 2 School Downtown Covington Block Party on Aug. 1.

Argentinean Mayor visits Covington

Argentinean Mayor visits Covington
The Mayor of Cordoba, Argentina visited Covington City Hall Wednesday morning to discuss the solid waste issues in Cordoba and how they compared to American cities and how a process called gasification could hold the key to reducing waste while simultaneously producing energy.
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Argentinian mayor to visit Covington
The mayor of Cordoba, Argentina is coming to city hall to visit with Covington Mayor Kim Carter and former Mayor Sam Ramsey to learn more about the community and the county at large.




Handel, Scott to speak at Newton County Republican meeting tonight
Republican gubernatorial candidate Karen Handel and congressional candidate Austin Scott are scheduled to speak tonight at the Newton County Republican Party meeting, at 7 p.m. in the historic Newton County courthouse. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.




Mayor Carter receives certificate of recognition
Covington Mayor Kimberly Carter received the prestigious Certificate of Recognition from the Georgia Municipal Training Institute at the Georgia Municipal Association’s 77th Annual Convention in Savannah on June 28.




Covington to consider bow hunting in city limits
Local residents are asking the Covington City Council to allow them to use hunting bows within the city limits in order to control a deer population that is damaging vegetation and causing car accidents.

Farewell to the faces of Covington
Farewell to the faces of Covington
For more than 20 years, Doug Banks, Debbie Dial and Mary Vosyka have been the face of Covington to many residents and business owners. The three long-time city employees were the go-to people for anyone starting a new business or building a new home.
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New Rotary officers
New Rotary officers
Changing of the guard: Bob Stafford, a local businessman, takes over the reins of the Covington Rotary Club. Stafford, a long time Rotarian, takes over for Alice Queen, publisher of the Newton/Rockdale Citizen. Also  serving this year are Wayne Pugh, secretary, Paul Courchaine, treasurer,  Brook Collins, president-elect, and directors at large Jody Carver and Greg Pope. Other directors are Club Administration Director Thomas Kephart, Membership Director Doug Bolton, Service Director Chris Jueschke, Club Public Relations ...
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Jubilant judge
Jubilant judge
Courthouse celebration: Judge Ken Wynne was sworn in by Gov. Sonny Perdue Tuesday. Clockwise from top left: Wynne greeted dozens of local residents at a reception in his honor at the Newton County Judicial Center Friday. Wynne’s colleagues wrote messages on a cartoon image of him drawn by a GBI investigator. A name plate sits atop a desk in the judge’s new office. Layla Zon, left, will take Wynne’s spot  as district attorney.
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Two men arrested for fighting at Wal-Mart
Two men were arrested Friday night after engaging in a fist fight at Wal-Mart. Reports from the Covington Police Department indicate that officers were called to the store and met with the store manager who had 50-year-old Terry Willard with him. Willard reportedly told the officers he was in the store shopping when an employee, later identified as 59-year-old Felton Harvey, walked up to him, kneed him in the stomach and began to fight with ...

Sleeping woman with drugs wakes up to arrest
Sleeping woman with drugs wakes up to arrest
A woman slumped over the steering wheel of her vehicle Wednesday morning caught the eye of concerned citizens who called for assistance from law enforcement.
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Star-spangled
Celebrating independence: Locals flocked to the Covington square Saturday afternoon for musical performances and a car show. The Biggers began the evening of music at 4 p.m. To see photos from this and other holiday events, visit CovNews.mycapture.com.







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