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 ...

Regular season play is now in the books for the 2025-26 basketball season. From heartbreaking losses, to nailbiting victories ...

Jodi Lewis has formally announced her candidacy for the Georgia State House of Representatives, District 118, representing the residents of Newton County.

In the past year, Newton County has seen a rapid influx of requests from developers looking to build two very different but similarly objectionable types of projects: Data centers and convenience ...

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, ...

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 ...

Newton County Schools and Amazon celebrated the launch of an Amazon Think Big Corner at the Newton County STEAM Academy on Feb. 12. This new addition creates an innovative space where students can ...

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 ...

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 ...