Those who are thinking about owning roosters in Newton County may need to cross the road. Tighter restrictions on residential ...

Dr. Patrick Carter is departing his position as Alcovy High School’s athletic director. Carter told The Covington News on ...

Georgia’s 10th Congressional District Representative and U.S. Senate hopeful Mike Collins has fired one of his top aids.

I keep hearing that people want more good news. This, despite TV ratings that consistently show viewers flocking to the cable ...

COVINGTON, Ga. — Local police arrested a man Thursday, July 23, in connection to a shooting that took place early Saturday morning, July 18, at Magnolia Heights Apartments in Covington. Two men were ...

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Janet Leigh Meeks, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and teacher, who left this world on October 20, 2024, aged 59. Born in ...

Mr. Wesley Berg, aged 67, of Newborn, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1958, in Atlanta. Mr. Berg grew up in Decatur and graduated from Shamrock High School. He was a ...

We’re right in the thick of political silly season. By the time you’re reading this, results of the general primary election will be available. There are three certainties in every election cycle: ...

A former Newton County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been sentenced to seven years in prison after prosecutors say he sexually ...

On Tuesday, thousands gathered at Sharp Stadium to watch Eastside High School’s Class of 2026 walk across the stage for graduation. After a sea of green took the field in their caps and gowns, ...

The Newton Rams football team got back into action in a big way on Saturday as the team traveled to Dacula to defeat the ...