PureTalk, a nationwide cell phone service provider offering premium wireless service at a fair price on the nation's most dependable 5G network, recently celebrated over $100,000 customer donations to the America’s Warrior Partnership (AWP).
Social Circle’s playoff games against Elbert County on Tuesday at Burks Field were vastly different. Nevertheless, the Redskins reigned victorious in each contest.
It is sad that we live in a world today, where Truth is so inverted; where some people lie so much that others believe the opposite of reality. This year, Jews in America have experienced over 8000 racist attacks.
Dear Samuel Knox Wansley: Welcome! You are my seventh great-grandchild and the fourth male in my growing family tree. However, I suspect that is of little importance to you at this point. I have the notion that having arrived only a couple of weeks ago, you are more interested in sleep and sustenance than in your ranking.
A new face has been making his way around Newton County the last few weeks. Jeffrey Burke began his role as a University of Georgia (UGA) Archway professional on March 11 while his first, full-time day in the community was March 25.
Once you’re retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses. You’ll need to know where these funds are coming from and how much you can count on, but you should also be aware of how this money is taxed — because this knowledge can help you plan and budget for your retirement years.
I take reliability seriously. Georgia’s demand for electricity is growing and more capacity is needed to maintain essential reliability. Although we are growing our use of solar and nuclear energy, we are still dependent on a diverse mix of fuels, including natural gas, to provide energy when we really need it.
Ag Day is back on the downtown Covington Square to kick off the 2024 Farmers Market season. The event will take place on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown’s law enforcement legacy, spanning more than 50 years, was honored with a commendation signed by Georgia Gov. BrianKemp during the 12th Annual Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) Awards Ceremony at the Newton College and Career Academy on April 12.
The Alcovy Drumline “Heavy Hittas” showcased their exceptional talent and dedication at the national drumline competition held in Memphis, Tennessee on Saturday, April 13.
Newton County Schools (NCS) announced that Dr. Catrina Pollard, an agriculture instructor at Eastside High School, has been honored as the 2024 Agriculture Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE).
This July, the price of first class postage goes up a whole nickel, from 68 to 73 cents, another step toward the inevitable demise of the Christmas card. I remember the national outcry when stamps went up a penny, from five to six cents. Eventually the shock wore off, and a few dozen rate hikes later, here we are.
With the school year nearing the end, members of the Newton County Board of Education are beginning to shift their focus to the FY25 budget. Tuesday’s meeting saw the first public steps being taken to establish next year’s budget with presentations of organizational priorities from superintendent Dr. Duke Bradley III and the FY25 budget overview from chief financial officer, Erica Robinson.
With college graduation coming around the corner, I would like to take this time and space to congratulate all of the upcoming 2024 college graduates that will be walking across the stage in the coming weeks.
As the Master’s tournament has come and gone, so will the gorgeous flowers of the iconic azaleas and that is your indicator of azalea time! I get many questions about when to fertilize or prune azaleas. The message of today’s article is - it is azalea time. It is now time to prune, fertilize and care for azaleas.