Covington News

09/04/2025

“Everybody that met her loved her. She was just a people person. People were drawn to her, she was drawn to people. She was not somebody who was ever alone.”

On Saturday, Aug. 23, the Shelby Shines On Foundation held its first annual Glitz & Gears Car Show at The Church Covington. The foundation was created in honor of Shelby McWaters, who sadly passed away at the age of 22.

STORY

A rainswept car show was one of many ways the McWaters family has gracefully and determinedly persevered through an unprecedented season.

09/04/2025

For the first time this season, Friday Night Lights are in full swing. All four county-area matchups will be taking place at the same time under the bright lights this Friday night.

09/03/2025

The Georgia State Patrol says that an officer with the Covington Police Department failed to yield to oncoming traffic at the intersection of Highway 278 and Turner Lake Road on Tuesday morning, causing an accident that resulted in injuries.

STORY

COVINGTON, Ga. — Preliminary information from the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) has revealed that an officer with the Covington Police Department (CPD) is likely at fault in a vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Highway 278 and Turner Lake Road.

09/03/2025

Donny Cook has announced his plans to enter the Post 1 East Ward race.

STORY

The Covington News received the following from Donny Cook:

09/02/2025

At a formal unveiling last Thursday, Newton County Schools revealed its design for a district-wide framework that aims to increase students’ access to workforce development coursework from elementary to high school.

STORY

NEWTON COUNTY – At a formal unveiling last Thursday, Newton County Schools (NCS) revealed its design for a district-wide framework that aims to increase students’ access to workforce development coursework from elementary to high school.

09/02/2025

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*Note: Due to the Labor Day holiday, this edition was printed earlier than normal press deadlines.

09/02/2025

09/02/2025

UPDATE AS OF 11:45 AM ON 9/2/25: The intersection is now open.
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Due to a water leak, there is an emergency road closure at the intersection of Usher Street and Hendricks Street this morning, Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Crews are currently working on the issue and this post will be updated when the roads have reopened.

09/02/2025

Charika Davis will run for reelection for the Covington City Council, Post 2 West Ward seat.

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The Covington News received the following from Charika Davis:

09/02/2025

Dr. Chadwick McGuire will run for Social Circle City Schools Board Chair this November.

STORY

The Covington News received the following from Dr. Chadwick McGuire:

08/29/2025

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08/29/2025

🚨 RUNAWAY JUVENILE 🚨

On Thursday, August 28, 2025, at about 07:14 a.m., Kamoni Banks left the residence on Lakeside Circle after a fight with her younger brother. Banks was last seen wearing black crop top, black pants and has history of mental disorders/anxiety and requires daily medication.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Investigator Collins at [email protected] or 678-625-1428.