The Newton Citizen

11/03/2025

A drug trafficker accused of causing the death of another man due to a drug overdose has pleaded guilty in Newton County Superior Court.

11/03/2025

Eight new school buses will soon be rolling the roads in Newton County following approval of a contract by the Board of Education.

11/03/2025

The Newton County Tax Commissioner’s Office held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Oct. 30, for the new MV Express Kiosk at Kroger on U.S. Highwy 278. The kiosk allows customers to renew vehicle registrations, pay insurance penalties and complete …

The Newton County Tax Commissioner’s Office held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Oct. 30, for the new MV Express Kiosk at Kroger on U.S. Highwy 278. The kiosk allows customers to

11/03/2025

Piedmont Newton Hospital has received Primary Stroke Center certification from Det Norske Veritas Healthcare Inc. (DNV). The DNV Primary Stroke Center certification is based on standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition, American Heart Associ…

Piedmont Newton Hospital has received Primary Stroke Center certification from Det Norske Veritas Healthcare Inc. (DNV). The DNV Primary Stroke Center certification is based on standards set forth by the

11/03/2025

Athletic trainer services will now be provided to all Newton County high schools under one contract with Piedmont Newton Hospital.

11/03/2025

NEWTON FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Eastside, Newton Headed to State Playoffs

On Friday at Sharp Stadium, the Newton Rams played perhaps their most exciting football game of the year, coming back from a 21-point deficit to defeat South Gwinnett 27-21 in

11/03/2025

PHOTOS: Eastside Softball Wins State Championship

Scenes from the Eastside fastpitch softball team's wins over Kell for the Class AAAA state championship in Columbus on Nov. 1, 2025. (Photos: Andrew Weathers)

11/03/2025

PHOTOS: Newton Rams Senior Night

Scenes from Newton Rams Senior Night at the Rams' high school football game on October 31, 2025. (Photos: Emily LaMontagne)

11/02/2025

Newton County Jail Blotter

The following charges and arrests were reported by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, Covington Police Department, Oxford Police Department, Porterdale Police Department, the Georgia State Patrol and Georgia Pardons and

11/02/2025

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Joyride’ is a wild journey�

You’ve got the pedal to the metal.

11/02/2025

THE FIT LIFE: What’s really in your protein shake?

When you don’t have time to cook and you’re trying to eat healthy and consume protein, protein shakes are one of the most popular supplements on the market today.