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Motions hearing on Carpenter lawsuit delayed
The motions hearing regarding the LaQuanda Carpenter lawsuit against individuals commenting on the Newton Citizen website has been rescheduled for June 19.
Bus driver involved in 6-bus collision recovering
Bus driver involved in six-bus collision on I-20 Saturday continues to recuperate in Atlanta hospital.
Six buses carrying students collide on I-20
Six buses carrying Burke County Schools students have crashed on Interstate 20, injuring 42 students and one driver.
Multiple cows cause crashes overnight on U.S. Highway 278
Six vehicle crashes overnight killed 15 to 16 cows wandering on the roadway of U.S. Highway 278.
Missing man spotted at Salem Road Kroger
Missing 72-year-old man spotted with group of three at Kroger on Salem Road.
Mattie's Call issued for missing man
A Mattie's Call has been issued fora missing 72-year-old man from Newton County by the name of Jack McCarty.
Hearing date set for motion to quash Carpenter subpoena
A hearing on the motion to quash a subpoena seeking information on Newton Citizen website posters has been set for June 14.
Newton High School teacher charged with DUI, possession of cocaine
A Newton High School language arts teacher was arrested in Rockdale County Saturday night and charged with DUI and possession of cocaine.
Charges dropped against homeowners arrested for loitering and prowling
COVINGTON -- The Newton County Sheriff's Office is investigating all parties involved in a complaint that resulted in the arrest of a Stone Mountain couple Thursday night.. According to NCSO spokesman First Lt. Mark Mitchell, deputies were called around 9:15 p.m. to 1419 Lower River Road with the report of