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Sep 19, 2014 · A local detention officer was arrested for alleged sexual assault on an inmate, police reports said. Habeus Tywone White, 34, was arrested following an outcry made by a female inmate to detention ...

Jan 7, 2025 · COVINGTON, Ga.—The city of Covington is one step closer to hosting its first data center. On Jan. 6, the Covington city council approved the final reading of an ordinance that annexes a ...

Jan 11, 2024 · Amazon Data Services Inc. has purchased land in Newton County with the potential of opening a data center in the area. The transaction involves Amazon Web Services, which handles the tech giant's ...

Oct 1, 2011 · A Newton County deputy was shot at Saturday morning while assisting the U.S. Marshall's in apprehending a man wanted out of Ohio. Around 1:10 a.m., deputies arrived at a home on Bramblebush Trail ...

Sep 24, 2021 · A 17-year-old is facing murder and weapons charges connected to the recent death of a man found shot and killed at a residence near Fairview Elementary School.

Nov 16, 2024 · COVINGTON, Ga. – An addition of transaction processing fees are leaving some Covington citizens saying, “No thanks, please.” The city of Covington officially announced on social media on Nov ...

Dec 5, 2024 · One of Covington’s favorite annual traditions is the Covington Lions Club Christmas Parade! On Saturday, Dec.7, 2024, the streets will be lined with smiling faces anxiously awaiting the floats ...

Jul 14, 2021 · COVINGTON, Ga. — John King has been promoted to assistant city manager, Covington officials announced Wednesday afternoon.

Hurricane Helene has mostly come and gone through Newton County.The worst of the storm took place Thursday night with rainfall and storms moving through the area. Newton County, however, was ...