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WNB Factory scores 61 on health inspection
OAK HILL — Another local eatery has been deemed “unsatisfactory” after a health inspection Monday. WNB (Wings ‘N Burgers) Factory’s location at 5340 Ga. 20, suite 1 was assessed a 61 at the conclusion of the visit from the Gwinnett, Newton and...
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Covington woman charged in murder of boyfriend
COVINGTON — A Newton County grand jury has indicted a 43-year-old woman in connection with the stabbing and shooting death of her boyfriend. Covington resident Taiesha Wilson was indicted Oct. 2 in the July murder of 47-year-old Dee Dee O’Hara, whose...
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‘You are not alone’
COVINGTON — For local resident Olivia Russell, her first steps toward coping with suicidal thoughts and self-harm came when she realized she was not alone. A 2025 graduate of Eastside High School, the 19-year-old Russell — who’s now attending Athens...
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City plans earlier downtown curfew for minors
COVINGTON — The Covington Police Department is taking steps to prevent problems that have been caused by unaccompanied youths during previous holiday events. At the request of Covington Policr Chief Brent Fuesting, the city council approved the first...
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City personnel commended for life-saving actions
COVINGTON — Personnel from the Covington Police and Fire departments — as well as Covington-Newton County 911 — received letters of commendation from the city’s Civility Task Force for their quick thinking, courage and willingness to act in an incident...
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Recovery is always possible
COVINGTON — Heart of Newton Recovery Community Organization hosted the 2nd Annual Recovery on the Square — which featured a stop on the Georgia Recovers in Communities Bus Tour Celebration — on Sept. 21. Approximately 250 people attended. The purpose...
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3 nominated to serve as interim chair
COVINGTON — Three Newton County residents with ties to public service have been nominated to serve as the interim board of commissioners chair — following the suspension of Marcello Banes. The board met in a brief, special-called meeting Friday and...
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Governor suspends Banes for 3rd time
COVINGTON — Newton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Marcello Banes has been suspended a third time; pending the outcome of his trial scheduled for December — or the end of his term in office. Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order suspending...
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Appeal rejected for Crowell Road townhome development
COVINGTON — A townhome development on Crowell Road has been stalled, after the Newton County Board of Commissioners refused to grant an extension for the project’s preliminary plat process. In making the motion for denial at Sept. 15’s board meeting,...
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‘Somebody has to speak up’
COVINGTON — Despite an appeal from Conyers attorney John Nix, the Newton County Board of Commissioners denied a preliminary plat for a townhome development at the corner of Salem and Kirkland roads. Representing developer Sameer Narsidani of 21st...
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One step at a time
OXFORD — Though a quarter of a century has passed since the horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001, the events of the day still weigh heavily in the mind of every American. Oxford College of Emory University held the first memorial dedicated to the victims...
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Dairy Queen scores 61 on health report
COVINGTON — A Sept. 4 health-inspection visit uncovered a lengthy menu of violations at the Dairy Queen in Covington. The inspection ended with the establishment scoring a 61 — or an “unsatisfactory” grade. Located at 3125 U.S. 278, the fast-food...
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