After months of speculation, State Rep. Tim Fleming has announced his intentions to run for the Secretary of State office in ...

The Newton County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol proudly took part in the city of Oxford’s Independence Day ...

Dear Editor, The headline on The Covington News front page (7-2-2025) carried the full story of CPD Police Lieutenant Al Miller’s arrest for drunk driving (DUI). I am certain no one is more sick ...

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of one person in connection with multiple cars that were entered ...

Businessman Wendell McNeal announced today his candidacy for Georgia’s House District 114. The incumbent, Rep. Tim Fleming, ...

Blue’s on three.That’s the saying that is echoed at City Pond as Covington’s 10U All-Star Blue Team is set to take its ...

I had the pleasure of gathering with many of my fellow newspaper colleagues for the 138th Annual Georgia Press Association ...

At the June 17 Newton County Board of Education meeting, the Newton Education Foundation (NEF) presented an update on its ...

A tradition dating back to 1828 will continue beginning Friday, July 11, when worshippers gather for the 197th annual meeting ...

Carol Veliotis is a local columnist for The Covington News. She can be reached at [email protected].

The Lady Rams and upcoming senior Aaliyah Parsons have put in the work this summer as she looks to end her Newton career with ...