Covington News

12/14/2025

12/11/2025

A Kansas woman will spend the rest of her life in prison after she was convicted of murdering a disabled Newton County man in 2023.

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Danetta Knoblauch has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after she was convicted of murdering Newton County man Melvin Cooksey.

12/11/2025

*UPDATE* Mr. Sheppard has been located and is safe

🚨BOLO - Missing Person🚨

12/10/2025

In an effort to assist those in need, Heart of Newton held its first Heart of Action drive from Nov. 1 -30. Overall, the drive collected a range of supplies from hygiene products to notebooks to blankets and jackets.

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An outpour of generosity recently occurred in Covington as locals donated supplies to benefit those in need. Heart strings were tugged as the community pulled together to make local organization Heart of Newton’s first Heart in Action drive happen from Nov. 1-30.

12/09/2025

There's a lot happening in Newton County, so stay informed by picking up a copy of The Covington News. Our Wednesday edition will be in news stands across the county starting tomorrow.

12/09/2025

On the morning of Dec. 6, the Covington Christmas Parade started at Legion Field and rolled across the city’s downtown. The Square and surrounding streets were a sea of rainbow umbrellas, plastic ponchos and winter coats.
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Each winter, when the holiday season rolls around, people find new and exciting ways to experience the magic of Christmas. Though fun can be found in checking out a new city or delighting in a new experience, there is something uniquely special about the magic of home this time of year.

12/08/2025

Rep. Henderson has officially pleaded not guilty and was released on a $10,000 bond. She also agreed to surrender her passport.

Georgia State Representative and Covington native Sharon Henderson was arrested on Monday morning after federal prosecutors alleged she collected false unemployment benefits. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Henderson allegedly applied for federal pandemic unemp...

12/08/2025

BREAKING: Sharon Henderson, a Covington representative on the Georgia House of Representatives, was arrested on Monday. She was charged by a federal grand jury with two counts of theft of government funds and 10 counts of making false statements.

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Georgia State Representative and Covington native Sharon Henderson was arrested on Monday morning after federal prosecutors alleged she collected false unemployment benefits. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Henderson allegedly applied for federal pandemic unemp...

12/07/2025

At last, the curse in Mercedes-Benz Stadium was broken.Georgia, who was winless against Alabama in Southeastern Conference title games going into the contest, handled the Crimson Tide in a defensive battle and came away with a 28-7 victory. It was the first time a head coach Kirby Smart team had def...