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2 Shot at Big Lots After Gun Falls Out of Woman’s Purse, Accidentally Goes Off, Police Say

Covington, Georgia · Covington

2 Shot at Big Lots After Gun Falls Out of Woman’s Purse, Accidentally Goes Off, Police Say

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Covington police said it happened around 1:20 p.m. while a customer was checking out at the Big Lots on Hwy 278.See the Story

GOP State Lawmaker Says He Is Readying Secretary of State Campaign

Secretary of State · Covington

GOP State Lawmaker Says He Is Readying Secretary of State Campaign

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Republican Rep. Tim Fleming of Covington has become the first candidate to launch a bid for Georgia secretary of state in 2026. Ross Williams/Georgia RecorderState Rep. Tim Fleming, a Covington Republican, has become the first candidate to launch a bid for secretary of state, seeking to replace Brad Raffensperger as Georgia’s top election official. “Yesterday, I took the necessary steps to formally begin preparing a campaign for Georgia Secretar…See the Story

Snapping Shoals gets go-ahead for solar farm

Newton County, Georgia · Newton County

Snapping Shoals gets go-ahead for solar farm

Coverage: 2 sources

Plans for a solar farm on 332 acres off Wilson, Brown Bridge and Magnet roads in western Newton County will move forward after approval by the Board of Commissioners.See the Story

No one injured during overnight fire at East Newton Elementary

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An overnight blaze at East Newton Elementary School reportedly left the building damaged, but thankfully resulted in no injuries.Covington, Georgia · Covington Read Article

Newton County Jail Blotter

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The following charges and arrests were reported by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, Covington Police Department, Oxford Police Department, Porterdale Police Department, the Georgia State Patrol and Georgia Pardons and Parole from June 23Covington, Georgia · Covington See the Story

Five arrested during Independence at the Park celebration, officials say

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COVINGTON, Ga. – While thousands celebrated America’s birthday during Thursday’s Independence at the Park celebration at the Covington Square, the event did not proceed without some hiccups. Five arrests were made during the busy event on Thursday with charges ranging from weapons offenses and obstruction of law enforcement officers, according to an official news release obtained by The Covington News from the city of Covington. The city says th…Covington, Georgia · Covington Read Article

Newton County Civil Air Patrol makes first Independence Day appearance as composite squadron

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OXFORD, Ga. — The Newton County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol proudly took part in the city of Oxford’s Independence Day celebrations on Friday.Independence Day · Covington Read Article

Newton Education Foundation shares overview of relaunch efforts

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NEWTON COUNTY — At the June 17 Newton County Board of Education meeting, the Newton Education Foundation (NEF) presented an update on its major successes within the last 18 months.Covington, Georgia · Covington Read Article

Newton County Jail Log: June 22, 2025

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Newton County Jail LogCovington, Georgia · Covington Read Article

GRAHAM: President Carter talks rods, reels, peace deals in ‘Rivers & Dreams’

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Last week I had the pleasure of gathering with many of my fellow newspaper colleagues for the 138th Annual Georgia Press Association Convention on Jekyll Island.Covington, Georgia · Covington Read Article

VELIOTIS: What were we thinking?

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Have you ever made a mistake? Not you! I think most people make plenty of mistakes, all the time.Covington, Georgia · Covington Read Article

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