Georgia lawmakers who say they want to address doubts about election security wrapped up a fifth marathon meeting Thursday, Oct. 1, hearing about themes repeated from prior such events during their ...

When you turn 65, Medicare becomes a vital part of your health care coverage. But signing up is just the beginning. Many people don’t realize that Medicare isn’t a “set it and forget it” program. In ...

It was just a small paragraph buried in the news briefs inside the paper stating that the U.S. was drawing down its mission in Iraq under an agreement with the Iraqi government. A Pentagon spokesman ...

A popular seasonal attraction will see decreased financial support from the city of Covington this year. On Monday, the Covington city council voted 4-0 to cancel $25,000 of budgeted funding that was ...

Henry Taylor, 5, became the Covington Police Department's newest officer on Tuesday night. Photo via Covington Police Department, Facebook. Officer Henry Taylor and Mayor Fleeta Baggett. Photo via ...

Three in a row. That was the sentiment that was felt on the field late on Monday as the Eastside Lady Eagles secured their third straight region championship.Eastside entered the day still unbeaten at ...

For years, perhaps one of the most popular requests for new businesses by Covingtonians was a Target. Now, they will get their wish.

For the past two and a half months, you might have noticed, I have been serving as the de facto managing editor of The Walton Tribune in the wake of the departure of our previous editor.

Deputies with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) are responding to a report of an active shooter at Georgia State University (GSU) Perimeter College’s Newton campus.

Sights from week eight football games for county-area teams.

The Covington News sent questionnaires to each local candidate for the 2024 election. Answers are printed as they were received.

Legend. That is how most will remember the life and legacy of longtime Newton basketball head coach Ron Bradley. The longtime Newton County High School basketball coach passed away at the age of 90 on ...