The Covington News. WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Jan. 29, President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law as the first piece of legislation signed in his second term.

Dec 26, 2024 · The Newton County Board of Education approved the official school calendars for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years during their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17, …

The Covington News. House Bill 581 – or HB581 – was a ballot measure across the state of Georgia in the November 2024 election.

Jan 3, 2025 · On Dec. 27, 2024, Sheriff Ezell Brown was officially sworn in for his fifth term as sheriff of Newton County. The ceremony, presided over by probate judge Melanie Bell, was …

The Covington News. Sen. Rev. Warnock Pushes for Key Commitments from Agriculture Nominee to Support Georgia Farmers and Families

The Covington News. The work done in the early hours of the preseason is coming to fruition for Eastside’s wrestling program.According to head coach Caleb Payne, the success has been …

Jan 7, 2025 · The same day, a Newton County jury convicted Irfan Quadeer on two counts of felony fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and one count of reckless driving.

Dec 23, 2024 · The Newton County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Georgia State Patrol and Covington Police Department, will conduct vehicle checkpoints this holiday season, in an effort …

Jan 14, 2025 · Last year, the Covington/Newton Regional Visitor Information Center (RVIC) saw record numbers of tourists. In 2024, 132,422 guests were recorded, which is a 12 percent …

Jan 6, 2025 · COVINGTON, Ga. – Big Lots in Covington may soon be one of the hundreds of stores across the nation that are closing.