Four individuals have been arrested for a shooting that took place at a Circle K on New Year’s Day.A preliminary ...

The NASCAR Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Craftsman Truck Series return to EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway) this weekend for the 66th consecutive year. The race marks ...

The City of Social Circle has reportedly met with representatives from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to discuss the future Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center that ...

In the latest chapter between heated rivals Eastside and Cedar Shoals, it was the Jaguars who ultimately came out on top.It took over two hours to play 32 minutes in the girls’ contest. But after a ...

Giving Hands Food Pantry Director Margaret McDonald (left) and Covington News Managing Editor Evan Newton (right). Staff Photo. The Covington News has officially wrapped up its Canned Food Drive ...

A first inning scoring barrage from South Gwinnett resulted in a 4-16 loss for the Alcovy Tigers in the team’s season opener.The Tigers committed zero errors and were only out-hit 6-5 in the contest, ...

COVINGTON, Ga.— The Covington Police Department (CPD) announced in a Feb. 4 Facebook post that 25-year CPD veteran Gene Nuqui will serve as the next assistant chief of police. “Captain Nuqui’s strong ...

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. – The legend of Newton alumnus Stephon Castle is continuing to grow. On Monday, the NBA announced that Castle was named NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week. The distinction ...

Covington dog mom seeks help with pup’s surgery costs ...

The 2025–26 school- and division-level honorees for Newton County Schools' second annual HERO Awards. - photo by Newton County Schools Newton County Schools (NCS) has revealed the 2025–26 school- and ...