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Student thankful for teachers

Shoal Creek Elementary School student Branden Donoldson recently celebrated his teachers.

Rockdale Jail Blotter for May 24, 2013

Rockdale Jail Blotter for May 24, 2013

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Magnet students offered record amount of scholarships

The Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology recently held its annual banquet to honor its seniors.

Conyers man dead after boating accident on Jackson Lake

A Conyers man was killed in a Lake Jackson boating accident Tuesday night.

Church Calendar

May 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Salem UMC, 3962 Salem Road, Covington, the church hosts its second annual Free Car Wash event, 770-786-6027.June 1Yard Sale and BarbecueJune 1, Stewart Baptist Church, 158 Stewart Church Road, Covington, the church hosts a Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m

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Charlie and Binx would like to find new homes

There are a variety of dogs and cats available for adoption at the Newton and Rockdale animal shelters this week.

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Monster tornado devastates Oklahoma

A massive tornado tore through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on Monday, killing at least 51 people with winds of up to 200 miles per hour that flattened entire tracts of homes, two schools and a hospital, leaving a wake of tangled wreckage.

Health reports for Newton, Rockdale counties for May 21, 2013

Health reports for Newton and Rockdale counties for May 21, 2013.

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Alcovy's Palo signs with Andrew College

Staff photo: Manny Fils. The 2012-13 Alcovy basketball team had another signing with Kaci Palo heading to Andrew College. The Lady Tigers leader will be playing the shooting guard position. Palo led the Lady Tigers in 3-point shots taken and 3-point shots made.. "I'm extremely excited for her

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Barge visits Newton academy

State Superintendent John Barge visited the Newton College & Career Academy Tuesday.

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