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Covington city judge not reappointed

Local attorney C. David Strickland was not reappointed as Covington Municipal Court Judge Monday night, following an executive session discussion of the Covington City Council. Read More
Posted: feb. 06, 2012 9:44 p.m.

Steve Horton to remain city manager

Covington City Manager Steve Horton has agreed to remain in his position for up to another full budget year, delaying plans to retire this summer. » Read More
Posted: feb. 06, 2012 9:09 p.m.
Experiencing the vampire magic

Experiencing the vampire magic

One woman moved to Covington from Savannah, two German au pairs drove up from Atlanta; one woman from Augusta admitted she would go to jail if she didn't get a picture and one family brought two toddlers out in the cold to watch. While all of this sounds crazy, it's just another night of stalking vampires for the (mostly) ladies who come to watch the filming of the super-popular show "The Vampire Diaries". » Read More
Posted: jan. 21, 2012 9:22 p.m. | Updated: jan. 22, 2012 5:00 a.m.
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Man runs off with 14-year-old girlfriend

A 25-year-old man was arrested after running off with his 14-year-old girlfriend and taking her to a hotel Sunday night. » Read More
Posted: jan. 21, 2012 9:26 p.m. | Updated: jan. 21, 2012 9:26 p.m.

CPD arrests man for battering daughter

A Newton County father was arrested Thursday after allegedly manhandling his daughter during a fight over her boyfriend and a gaming console. » Read More
Posted: jan. 21, 2012 9:17 p.m.
Serving the homeless

Serving the homeless

Rev. Bobby Mitchell served up soup and turkey sandwiches to homeless residents Tuesday at Repairers of the Breach on Old Brown Bridge Road. » Read More
Posted: jan. 19, 2012 7:49 p.m. | Updated: jan. 20, 2012 12:00 a.m.
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Washington St. revitalization planned

Covington officials want to revitalize the Washington Street commercial corridor, which was the city's original industrial center, and have set aside this weekend to discuss the task in depth. » Read More
Posted: jan. 19, 2012 9:47 p.m. | Updated: jan. 19, 2012 9:47 p.m.

No hanging tags for utility cutoff

Covington workers cut off utilities for more than 300 customers Thursday, a normal procedure for past due bills, but some customers were caught off guard because the city no longer uses hang tags. » Read More
Posted: jan. 19, 2012 7:26 p.m.

City to offer budget utility billing

Covington utility customers could soon be able to pay a set monthly utility bill and avoid the cost fluctuations that often come during bouts of extreme weather. » Read More
Posted: jan. 12, 2012 8:56 p.m. | Updated: jan. 13, 2012 12:00 a.m.

Bouchillon named deputy city mgr.

Public Works Director Billy Bouchillon will be appointed Covington's deputy city manager this week, but he will not be the eventual successor to City Manager Steve Horton. » Read More
Posted: jan. 10, 2012 6:52 p.m. | Updated: jan. 11, 2012 12:00 a.m.

City to lend $1.5M to Miracle field

Newton County's Miracle League field could be built within 10 to 15 months, following the Covington City Council agreeing Monday night to lend $1.5 million to the special needs baseball complex. » Read More
Posted: jan. 09, 2012 10:33 p.m. | Updated: jan. 11, 2012 12:00 a.m.

Chamber's annual meeting Thursday

The Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce has less than a 100 tickets remaining for its 2012 Annual Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center, 543 Elliott Trail, Mansfield. » Read More
Posted: jan. 07, 2012 6:21 p.m.
Dick Yarbrough speaks at prayer breakfast

Dick Yarbrough speaks at prayer breakfast

Syndicated columnist Dick Yarbrough spoke to Newton County community leaders at Friday morning's Legislative Prayer Breakfast. » Read More
Posted: jan. 06, 2012 10:10 a.m.
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Update: Streets to close for filming

Streets around Covington will be closed or partially blocked Thursday and Friday for filming of the TV series "The Vampire Diaries." Here's the updated schedule as of 4:40 p.m. Wednesday: » Read More
Posted: jan. 04, 2012 2:11 p.m. | Updated: jan. 04, 2012 4:43 p.m.
Random act of kindness

Random act of kindness

Gaia Borino decided to start her 10-day American vacation in Covington, Ga., for one simple reason: “Vampire Diaries,” she said. » Read More
Posted: jan. 03, 2012 7:31 p.m. | Updated: jan. 04, 2012 12:00 a.m.
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Woman knocked out in Waffle House fight

Two men were arrested for disorderly conduct Sunday, after police responded to a fight at Waffle House and found a woman knocked out on the ground around 2 a.m. » Read More
Posted: dec. 22, 2011 3:56 p.m. | Updated: dec. 22, 2011 10:00 p.m.
14 pound baby, largest ever at NMC

14 pound baby, largest ever at NMC

Newton Medial Center saw its largest ever baby delivered Tuesday, when a 14 pound, 3 ounce boy, Noel Garcia, was born to Monica Garcia. » Read More
Posted: dec. 22, 2011 4:44 p.m. | Updated: dec. 22, 2011 5:30 p.m.
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Mayor Carter says goodbye

As Covington Mayor Kim Carter makes her rounds this month, the people she's worked with for the past four years are saying goodbye and wishing her luck in the future. » Read More
Posted: dec. 15, 2011 7:47 p.m. | Updated: dec. 16, 2011 12:00 a.m.
Blu Maxx headlines local benefit concert

Blu Maxx headlines local benefit concert

Covington resident Scott Anglin has been hospitalized since suffering a traumatic brain injury Nov. 27 when he hit a deer with his motorcycle on Elks Club Road and was ejected. » Read More
Posted: dec. 15, 2011 12:32 p.m.
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Dec. 13 Covington City Council agenda

Posted: dec. 12, 2011 1:58 p.m.

Key railroad questions remain

Covington's newly formed Rail Corridor Committee cordially discussed Friday whether to purchase the no-longer-in-use Norfolk Southern Railroad, but officials agreed significant fact-finding is required before a final decision can be made. » Read More
Posted: dec. 10, 2011 5:43 p.m. | Updated: dec. 11, 2011 12:30 a.m.

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