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Covington ups offer for industry
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Last Updated: 11:21 PM 07/28/10 - COVINGTON — Covington officials have agreed to up the ante on tax incentives being offered to an industry considering locating in the city. At a special called meeting Tuesday afternoon, officials agreed to offer the unnamed industry three years tax-free with collections increasing incrementally by 25 percent over the next four years. (Full Story) |
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City wants notice of park gatherings
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Last Updated: 11:20 PM 07/28/10 - COVINGTON — Officials have agreed to require anyone wishing to host large gatherings at Spillers Park off Jefferson Avenue in the Nelson Heights Community to first notify the city. (Full Story) |
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Mere days left in summer for students
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Last Updated: 11:19 PM 07/28/10 - COVINGTON — About 20,000 students will start the new school year in the Newton County School System next week. After a two-month long summer break, students, teachers and other school staff members are getting ready this week for the beginning of the 2010-11 school year, which begins Aug. 6. (Full Story) |
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Scott, Douglas speak to Newton Republicans
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Last Updated: 11:18 PM 07/28/10 - COVINGTON — Austin Scott, the Republican candidate challenging U.S. Rep. Jim Marshall in his re-election bid for the 8th Congressional District, spoke to members of the Newton County Republican Party on Monday. (Full Story) |
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Since the late 1980’s, Prevention PLUS, Inc., in Forest Park, has been diverting at-risk youths toward higher education and vocational training, by administering programs such as the Forest Park Street School, the Street School Academy, and YouthBuild. - Morrow to establish formal code of ethics
The Morrow City Council had its first reading of an ordinance this week that, if adopted, would establish a formal Code of Ethics for elected and non-elected city officials. The proposed ordinance calls for the establishment of a Board of Ethics to hear individual violations, and those found guilty of violating the rules could face censure, fines, or removal from office. - Man accused of stealing hospitalized neighbor’s TV
A Jonesboro man was sitting in the Clayton County jail, on Wednesday evening, facing accusations of stealing a neighbor’s nearly $2,000 television — while she was in a hospital. - CSU masters teaching students finishing program
Three Clayton State University students were feted by school officials with a small party, on Wednesday, for becoming the first students to reach the final stage of the school’s master of arts in teaching (MAT) degree program. - Corridor planning for Atlanta-Macon line begins in fall
Approximately 30 members of the Rotary Club of Clayton County listened intently, as Gordon Kenna, executive director of Georgians for Passenger Rail, shared details of the Atlanta-Macon passenger rail line, during a club meeting at the Morrow Center, Wednesday. - New teachers undergoing district orientation
Eighty-five Clayton County teachers are spending this week at the S. Truett Cathy Professional Learning Center, in Jonesboro, learning the standards and practices of Clayton County Public Schools.
- Ethics panel accuses Rangel of 13 violations
WASHINGTON — A House investigatory panel is alleging 13 violations of congressional ethics and federal law statutes by veteran New York Rep. Charles Rangel. - Attorney General candidate acknowledges extramarital affair
ATLANTA — A Republican candidate for attorney general has acknowledged an extramarital affair with a former staffer, but says the relationship began after the woman was no longer an employee. - Deputy on mend after jail attack
LAWRENCEVILLE — A Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department deputy is expected to recover following a violent attack by a jail inmate Wednesday evening, authorities said. - 5 arrested in Georgia, Alabama cell phone thefts
BOAZ, Ala. — Boaz Police Chief Terry Davis says four men and a woman from Huntsville have been arrested in connection with the theft of cell phones from Walmart stores in Georgia and Alabama. - Initial jobless claims drop to 457,000
WASHINGTON — New jobless claims fell last week for the third time in four weeks but remain elevated. - Tails of rescue: GSPCA cares for 25 dogs on cusp of expansion
Before the tawny-colored, long-haired Chihuahua now known as Sabrina arrived at a local rescue she was just a number.
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- Junior cotillion enrolling kids for upcoming season
Drew Bullard, of McDonough, was initially reluctant –– as a fourth-grader –– to participate in a program designed to teach manners and etiquette to children. - Hearing scheduled for Dutchtown Center
Property owners living in the Dutchtown area will have a chance to hear an update, as well as ask questions about, the county’s master planning process in their community. - Going promoted to head Henry’s North Precinct
The Henry County Police Department has installed a new commander to oversee operations in Stockbridge. - Corridor planning for Atlanta-Macon line begins in fall
Approximately 30 members of the Rotary Club of Clayton County listened intently, as Gordon Kenna, executive director of Georgians for Passenger Rail, shared details of the Atlanta-Macon passenger rail line, during a club meeting at the Morrow Center, Wednesday. - County launching new recreational activity
Henry County residents looking for recreational activities will soon be able to take part in a high-tech treasure hunt. - Storage-unit burglary suspect jailed
A woman is charged with breaking into a storage facility in McDonough, to allegedly steal numerous items from renters.
- Beating the Heat: High temps, humidity linger on
For more than a week, heat and humidity have combined to make going outdoors, for some, something to be avoided if at all possible, and have been driving others to seek relief in local waters like Indian Springs. - Surveyors begin work on gas pipeline project
Surveying work has begun on the route for a planned natural gas pipeline in western and northern Butts County, Atlanta Gas Light officials said. - Development authority moves to refinance Riverview loan
The Butts County Industrial Development Authority has decided to refinance its loan on the Riverview Business Park property in southern Butts and northern Lamar counties, despite losing its eligibility for a low interest rate. - Music fills air at JHS Band Camp
The oppressive July heat may be some of the worst that has ever hovered over the fields around Jackson High School, but it has not deterred the members of the JHS Red Regiment Marching Band from coming out in full force for Band Camp this week. - Services offered at historic Indian Springs Chapel
It has the look and feel of a church -- a clanging bell, rows of pews, an altar -- but it has no regular congregation, and no regular pastor. - KINDERCAMP: A time for learning and fun
The approximately 75 students who are enrolled to begin kindergarten at Jackson Elementary School on Monday, Aug. 9, were invited to a special preview of kindergarten last week.
- Naked man found along roadside arrested
COVINGTON — The Newton County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Monday evening after he was found walking down Ga. Highway 81 in the nude, according to NCSO spokesman Lt. Tyrone Oliver. - CPD nabs men in series of copper thefts
CONYERS — Two Henry County men are in custody after a recent sting operation in which the pair are thought to have stolen copper from more than 500 air conditioner units over the last year in Conyers and various locations. - King selected as president, chair of organizations
CONYERS — Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Samuel King is keeping busy both inside of the county and throughout the state. - RER benefits from Food Lion opening
CONYERS — Rockdale Emergency Relief benefited from a food donation from Food Lion on Wednesday that started from two guys standing in line at the store’s grand opening. - Sixth suspect arrested in restaurant robbery
CONYERS — The sixth suspect in the seven-man crew that robbed a local fast food restaurant at gunpoint last month has been taken into custody. - Ready for school
Alisha Wheeler, a third-grade teacher at Flat Shoals Elementary School, puts up cursive letters up on her classroom’s bulletin board Wednesday.
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Covington, right, is presented with a $20 Best Bites Gift Certificate to O'Charley's Restaurant, 1289 Dogwood Dr SE, Conyers, by Chip Chappell, left, the restaurant's general manager. |
Bargain Sites Dinner of the Month Club’s May winner, Melissa Mullinax of Covington, left, is presented with a $20 Bargain Sites Gift
Certificate to Sonny's Barbeque, 1870 Hwy. 20 SE, Conyers, by Freda Collins, right, the restaurant’s dining room manager. |
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