“I am recommending that this board adopt a decrease to the district’s millage rate, which is currently set at 15.75 mills,” ...

An increased millage rate will go into effect following approval from the Newton County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night.

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) confirmed to The Covington News that a 15-year-old male student was taken into custody after a knife was found in his possession. It is not clear how the ...

On Sunday, Newton County citizens from all walks of life came together ahead of the 2025-26 school year for a Back to School Community Prayer. The event was held in the Homer/Sharp Stadium parking lot ...

The school year has arrived, and that means the inaugural flag football season is close by for Eastside High School and head ...

After becoming the school’s athletic director after the start of last school year, Dr. Patrick Carter has hit the ground ...

When you plan a trip, you consider not only the destination but also the climate, activities that interest you, ...

I feel anxious telling you this because I fear you will be depressed when you hear it, but you and I seem to be a bunch of ...

Members of the Porterdale City Council and the mayor will receive a significant boost in their monthly pay come January.

With little fanfare, the city of Covington passed the 2025 millage rate of 6.406 mills during Monday’s meeting. With a 4-2 ...

Piedmont Newton has received three achievement awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for demonstrating commitment to following the latest research-based guidelines for ...