The Newton Citizen

09/04/2025

Sasha Contreras was in Spanish class at Apalachee High School when the shooting started on Sept. 4 last year. It was far enough away that she could not hear the gunfire, but an hour earlier she had been in math teacher Ana Cristina Irimie’…

ATLANTA — Sasha Contreras was in Spanish class at Apalachee High School when the shooting started on Sept. 4 last year. It was far enough away that she could not

09/04/2025

A citizen activist from Fayette County asked state lawmakers Thursday to carefully consider the effects a wave of data centers is having on local communities. Diana Dietz, a retired public health nurse, told members of a state House subcom…

ATLANTA – A citizen activist from Fayette County asked state lawmakers Thursday to carefully consider the effects a wave of data centers is having on local communities. Diana Dietz, a

09/04/2025

A former lieutenant of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is now running for the top job. Gabriel Sterling filed paperwork to raise money for the Republican nomination Tuesday and indicated Thursday that he will, indeed, campaig…

ATLANTA — A former lieutenant of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is now running for the top job. Gabriel Sterling filed paperwork to raise money for the Republican nomination

09/04/2025

An ordinance amendment that would allow “taphouse” as a permitted property use in Covington is under consideration by the city.

09/04/2025

CAL THOMAS: Flagging flag burners (again)

Democrats have lost another issue. They had hoped to tie President Trump to "ungentlemanly behavior" at the late Jeffrey Epstein's "Love Island," but no less a character witness than Ghislaine

09/03/2025

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office, with its continual partnership with Action Inc., graduated 11 inmates from the Welding Training Program on Aug. 29.

COVINGTON — The Newton County Sheriff’s Office, with its continual partnership with Action Inc., graduated 11 inmates from the Welding Training Program on Aug. 29.

09/03/2025

After shutting down in February due to fire safety concerns, Ascend Elements is back in operation.

09/03/2025

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has announced the second year of Outdoors Beyond Barriers (OBB) adaptive hunting opportunities. There are eight hunts lined up and ready to go, but don’t wait, the deadline is Sept. 10 for applications.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has announced the second year of Outdoors Beyond Barriers (OBB) adaptive hunting opportunities. There are eight hunts lined up and ready to go, but

09/03/2025

🏆 Best of the Best 2025 Nominations Are OPEN! 🗳️
It's time to shine a spotlight on the BEST of Rockdale & Newton Counties for 2025! Nominate your favorite businesses, people, places, and events across a wide range of categories — and help them earn the recognition they deserve!

💥 Categories include:
🎭 Arts & Entertainment
🚗 Automotive
💇 Personal Care & Leisure
🍽️ Food & Drink
🔧 Services
💪 Health & Wellness
🎓 Education
🐾 Pet Care
🛍️ Shopping

…and so much more!

📅 Nominations open Aug 25 – Sept 14
🗳️ One nomination per category, per day

👉 Submit your picks here:
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09/03/2025

One Man's Opinion: 'The journey continues...'

I have learned from others on these pages and elsewhere, to not bury the lead, as well as to share the good news, as for many these days that seems

09/03/2025

ASK THE DOCTORS: Ideal conditions for accurate blood pressure readings

Dear Doctors: I have read that for an accurate blood pressure reading, you should first sit in a comfortable chair with no talking or distractions for at least five minutes.

09/03/2025

September is a time of reflection for me. Most of the year is behind me with just a few months left to go. What have I accomplished thus far this year and what do I have left to do? Same with life. I am past the September of my years with no idea h…

September is a time of reflection for me. Most of the year is behind me with just a few months left to go. What have I accomplished thus far this