Officials oppose three bills with local impact
The Georgia Municipal Association and several local officials are opposed to three bills that would impact local governments.
Knight named Covington city manager
Covington Finance Director Leigh Anne Knight was appointed city manager Thursday evening.
Salem Overlay nears vote
Newton County commissioners heard a presentation on the proposed Salem overlay at a recent work session.
City looks at utility policies
The city is set to adopt new policies related to utilities.
Holt to try again with legislation spurred by power line dispute
State Rep. Doug Holt, R-Social Circle, will again introduce legislation during the upcoming session of the Georgia General Assembly to attempt to get regulations over Georgia Transmission Corporation and similar entities.
Covington Council to consider nighttime filming policy
Mayor Ronnie Johnston has requested the Covington City Council develop a policy related to filming at night in residential areas.
VP Debate: Biden, Ryan at each other on everything
At odds early and often, Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan squabbled over the economy, taxes, Medicare and more Thursday night in a contentious, interruption-filled debate.
Attorney General: Local boards can't use resources to persuade voters
Local boards can't use resources to persuade voters.
Obama, Romney clash on economy in first debate
DENVER -- In a showdown at close quarters, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney sparred aggressively in their first campaign debate Wednesday night over taxes, deficits and strong steps needed to create jobs in a sputtering national economy. "The status quo is not going to cut it," declared
Rockdale County to hold runoff election Aug. 21
The runoff election in Rockdale County is scheduled for Aug. 21.
Top 113th House seat contenders will have runoff
Dickerson, Sawyer face runoff for 113th House seat.
Three school board races decided, one headed to runoff
Rockdale County residents voted in two new members on the Board of Education to fill vacated seats held by longtime board members -- Mandy North and Sharon Pharr. Incumbent Brad Smith will keep his Post 2 seat.
Post 4 school board candidates concerned with finances
Sharon Pharr and Darrell Stephens are vying for the school board's Post 4 seat.
Newt Gingrich rallies supporters in Covington
New Gingrich stopped by Covington Wednesday to rally support for Tuesday's presidential preference primary.
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State Politics
- Olens named head of Romney's Georgia steering committee
- Georgia open government bill gets early vote
- Ga. Democrats regrouping amid dwindling funds
- More than 72,000 vote early in Georgia primary
- Santorum questions Obama's 'world view,' not faith 2 comments
- Gingrich, Santorum head to Georgia
- GOP candidates pass over Georgia for Super Tuesday debate
- Gingrich warns of Iran problems
- House Democrats split
- GOP: Gingrich, Perry will not be on Va. Ballot
Local Government
- State House designates ‘Kindness Week’ in Georgia
- Women celebrate ‘Equality Day’ at State Capitol 1 comment
- Conyers City Council sets moratorium on apartments
School News
- Area Students -- College
- School board considering cuts to calendar days, programs 48 comments
- Magnet School offers summer science camp to elementary, middle school students 2 comments
- RCPS new accountability scores above state at elementary, middle schools
- Eastside grad wins national scholarship
- Man arrested after trespassing on school campus; juvenile student released to parents 2 comments
- Heritage ranks on U.S. News schools report 4 comments
- Rockdale student, teacher part of governor proclamation
- Middle Ridge Elementary School -- Honor Roll
- Piedmont Academy -- Honor Roll
