The Covington News. FULTON COUNTY – Newton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Marcello Banes is suing Governor Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr in hopes of stopping the possibility ...

Dec 26, 2024 · The Newton County Board of Education approved the official school calendars for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years during their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. The decision followed ...

The Covington News. Sen. Rev. Warnock Pushes for Key Commitments from Agriculture Nominee to Support Georgia Farmers and Families

The Covington News. House Bill 581 – or HB581 – was a ballot measure across the state of Georgia in the November 2024 election.

Apr 20, 2023 · COVINGTON, Ga. — Legislation to provide a more substantial property tax exemption for Newton County senior citizens has passed through the legislation process and is now awaiting Governor Brian ...

Jan 7, 2025 · The same day, a Newton County jury convicted Irfan Quadeer on two counts of felony fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and one count of reckless driving.

Dec 26, 2024 · According to a presentation by Erica Robinson, CPA chief financial officer of Newton County Schools, in Newton County 59.98 percent said yes to this bill and statewide it was 62.92 percent.

Jan 17, 2025 · NEWTON COUNTY – A single-vehicle crash late Friday morning shut down I-20 near exit 93 (Hazelbrand Rd) at mile marker 94. According to Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO), an eastbound ...

Jan 13, 2025 · The Newton County Board of Education will hold three public hearings to discuss the possibility of opting out of House Bill 581 (O.C.G.A. 48-5-44.2) for Newton County Schools. House Bill 581 ...

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