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New traffic light installed Be the first to comment Last Updated: 9:46 PM 07/29/10 - The Georgia Department of Transportation is advising motorists in Newton County that beginning Thursday, Aug. 5, a new traffic signal will be activated in flash mode on Ga. Highway 162 (Salem Road) at Spring Road. The signal will flash yellow for motorists traveling on Salem and flash red for motorists on Spring Road. (Full Story)
SCNI hires VP of digital media Be the first to comment Last Updated: 9:45 PM 07/29/10 - Southern Community Newspapers Inc., parent company of the Rockdale Citizen and Newton Citizen, has hired Robert Granfeldt Jr. to oversee all digital operations of the company’s seven newspapers. (Full Story)
Cooper endorses Dickerson in runoff Be the first to comment Last Updated: 9:44 PM 07/29/10 - CONYERS — Pam Dickerson, who is running against incumbent Rep. Toney Collins in the Aug. 10 runoff election, received the endorsement of former candidate Andre Cooper. (Full Story)
Voters to head back to polls Be the first to comment Last Updated: 9:43 PM 07/29/10 - COVINGTON — Many Newton County voters will head back to the polls to cast their ballots in the Aug. 10 primary runoff election for several state and local Republican and Democrat offices. (Full Story)
Arts Association touts buying locally Be the first to comment Last Updated: 9:41 PM 07/29/10 - COVINGTON — With the increase in arts-related businesses in recent years, the Arts Association in Newton County is hoping to raise public awareness of opportunities to buy and make art. (Full Story)
Community hosts Night Out against crime Be the first to comment Last Updated: 9:40 PM 07/29/10 - Changing a high crime area can be done and the folks in one western Newton community have made the transition, according to Newton County Sheriff’s Office Community Liaison Cpl. Anthony Washington. It will celebrate by participating in this year’s National Night Out event. (Full Story)
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Parks and Rec wraps up summer camps
As a dozen children gathered around a table at the Jim Huie Recreation Center, in Jonesboro, to watch five people play a game of “Monopoly,” on Thursday, a potential land deal-financial bailout began to formulate.
Governor’s aid sought in BOC-Baskin dispute
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners (BOC) is asking the governor to intervene in a situation in which the board claims Clayton County Tax Commissioner Terry Baskin has failed to turn over the county’s tax proceeds to the county since June 11.
Heatley, Kimbrough to coach charity basketball game
Clayton County Public Schools Superintendent Edmond Heatley is not about to let law enforcement reign supreme over education. At least not on the basketball court.
Hearts to Nourish Hope facility burglarized
For 15 years, Riverdale’s Hearts to Nourish Hope organization has offered a helping hand to the hungry, as well as to the area’s wayward youths. Nestled inside a church building on Scott Road, the non-profit operation hosts a food pantry, a youth summer employment program, and several education and diversion programs for at-risk teenagers.
Book offers work-place leadership advice
Sometimes, even professionals need a little guidance, and a book will help lead the way.
Local man charged with marijuana trafficking
A Locust Grove man is at the center of a narcotics investigation, after a drug raid at his home netted 30 pounds of marijuana, totaling $90,000, according to Henry County Police.

Kentucky Democrat calls for Rangel resignation
WASHINGTON — A Democrat from Kentucky says it's time for Rep. Charlie Rangel to resign.
Duluth seniors take national Wii golf title
DULUTH — Dolly Fyffe practiced her swing a couple of times, taking note of wind speed and direction, along with the power she was putting behind her club, before locking in her angle of approach and driving her golf ball into the air.
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 whose mental health has recently been questioned, according to officials and court documents.
With no tax holiday, shoppers hunt sales
LAWRENCEVILLE — Local shoppers say it is sales — not sales taxes — that mean the most when back-to-school shopping.
State mails out extended unemployment benefits
LAWRENCEVILLE — Federal unemployment insurance benefits are now being paid to 90,994 jobless Georgians, state Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond announced Thursday.
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.

Open houses mark new school year
Students filed into the school building and crowded its broad hallways, as teachers and administrators welcomed them in for the start of a new school year.
Local man charged with marijuana trafficking
A Locust Grove man is at the center of a narcotics investigation, after a drug raid at his home netted 30 pounds of marijuana, totaling $90,000, according to Henry County Police.
County adopts higher millage rate
A millage rate hike for unincorporated Henry County will not translate into higher property taxes, county officials said.
Cadets get jump start in leadership training
Kandice Camp is a step closer to her dream of becoming a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force. The 17-year-old recently took part in an officer leadership training camp, her third, to learn how to be a better leader for the 200-cadet, Air Force JROTC Unit at Dutchtown High School.
Woman sought in credit-card theft
Police are attempting to locate, and identify, a woman who reportedly used stolen credit cards at two McDonough stores.
Henry Police seeking runaway girl
Henry County Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a teenage runaway.

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.

School bus involved in crash
Rockdale County first responders were called to an accident involving a school bus Thursday morning on Ga. Highway 212.
Time to go back
Emelia Mae Jenkins, left, and Ahmad Hicks, put their book bags away in Ailia Gilbert’s first-grade class Thursday morning at Peeks Chapel Elementary School for the first day of school for the 2010-11 school year.
5 charged in gun incident
CONYERS — A 20-year-old and four teens were arrested Thursday night in connection with a gun incident in a south Rockdale County neighborhood.
Barksdale Boys & Girls Club hosts its annual fundraiser
CONYERS — A finished playhouse is among the prizes to be raffled off as part of the A.R. “Gus” Barksdale Boys & Girls Club’s 27th annual Super Saturday Night fundraiser to be held Aug. 7.
SCNI hires VP of digital media
Southern Community Newspapers Inc., parent company of the Rockdale Citizen and Newton Citizen, has hired Robert Granfeldt Jr. to oversee all digital operations of the company’s seven newspapers.
Cooper endorses Dickerson in runoff
CONYERS — Pam Dickerson, who is running against incumbent Rep. Toney Collins in the Aug. 10 runoff election, received the endorsement of former candidate Andre Cooper.

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