10+ hour, 10+ min ago  (379+ words) Jamila Wilson is back at Alcovy High School to lead a new group of Lady Tigers in 2026-27. Last month, Wilson notified The Covington News that she would officially be the new head coach of the school's flag football team " a…...

12+ hour, 39+ min ago  (1196+ words) SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. " The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reportedly is no longer interested in converting a 1. 2-million square-foot warehouse in Social Circle, recently purchased by the federal government, into an Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center that had been…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (507+ words) Piedmont Newton welcomed 92 high school students into its 2026 Junior Volunteer Summer Program. The program, which runs from June 8 through July 24, offers hands-on hospital experience and an inside look at healthcare careers. "This program gives students a valuable, real-world perspective on…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (294+ words) COVINGTON, Ga. " After years in the rumor mills, several new businesses are on the way to Covington Town Center. Fuqua Development, a development group behind many of the projects at the 180-acre mixed-use development, officially announced on its website four…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (881+ words) After 35 years of service, Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Robert Canady is finally taking off his boots and hanging up his helmet for good." For more than three decades, when the alarm sounded, Canady was among the first to answer the…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (245+ words) NEWTON COUNTY " The Newton County Tax Commissioner's Office has successfully collected $123, 432. 13 in outstanding 2026 personal property taxes through the use of a jeopardy assessment of taxes owed by Bridgestone Golf. "This action demonstrates our office's commitment to protecting taxpayer dollars and…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (635+ words) NEWTON COUNTY " The fiscal year 2027 budget for Newton County is set in place after Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting. The board voted 4-1 to approve a budget of general fund balance of $113. 8 million, which is approximately $5. 2 million more from last year....

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (214+ words) JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. " The Covington News has won multiple first-place awards at the 2026 Georgia Better Newspaper Contest. Newsrooms from across the state gathered at Jekyll Island last week, where awards were presented at the annual Georgia Press Association convention at…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (529+ words) The Covington News Athlete Alumni Check-In is a space to highlight former Newton County student athletes while also providing updates on where they are in their respective careers. Amman Dewberry, AJ Vinson and Aaliyah Wilcox are the athletes that will…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (265+ words) COVINGTON, Ga. " Peachtree Academy has announced the appointment of Bobby Mitchell as Director of Volleyball for the 2026-27 school year. Mitchell brings in a track record of success, athlete development and championship leadership to the Peachtree Academy athletic program. Throughout his…...