My name is Alainah Jackson, and I am a proud Top 10 graduate of the Newton High School Class of 2025 and a member of The ...

My name is Delaney Derry, and I am beyond excited to be working as a correspondent for The Covington News this summer.

As America’s slowest-rising columnist, I am blessed to be in a number of fine newspapers. It is not a particularly large ...

Hello! My name is Rachel Sandstrom, and I am excited to be on board with The Covington News as an intern reporter.

On Monday, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) arrested a 14-year-old male for reportedly making “online threats ...

A two-vehicle crash on Georgia 20 resulted in serious injuries to an unsuspecting driver and a 9-year-old passenger on Sunday ...

A frightening situation occurred on Saturday when police responded to a discharged firearm in a local Wendy’s restroom.

Newton County Schools (NCS) announced this week that its Public Relations team has earned 16 national awards from the ...

Around 80 kids are currently participating in the Law & Leadership Academy summer camp. But funding for the camp’s operation ...

NEWTON COUNTY – The Covington News has announced the hiring of three new correspondents. Rachel Sandstrom, Delaney Derry and ...

Newton County Fire Services Fire Educator James Franklin recently taught life-saving techniques to participants of the Omega ...

During the proposed FY26 budget meeting on Tuesday night, the Newton County Board of Commissioners (BOC) pondered a steady ...