Evan Newton is the News Editor at The Covington News. With a strong background in competitive sports and regional interest reporting, he covers a diverse range of topics including government, politics, legal affairs, and public education. Evan has been featured in The Walton Tribune and The Covington News, where he is dedicated to delivering high-quality news to his community.
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Evan Newton's reporting focuses on local news and events in the United States, particularly in Georgia and Covington. He covers a range of topics including crime, local government activities, missing persons, and community events.
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By: Evan Newton
Suspended District 113 State Representative Sharon Henderson has been given 30 days to decide if she would like to take a plea deal in her ongoing criminal case.Henderson was indicted in December 2025 on two counts of theft of government funds and 10 counts of making false statements. She attempted to have those charges dismissed, citing jurisdiction concerns. However, a federal judge denied her motion to dismiss and certified the case as ready for trial.
By: Evan Newton
NEWTON COUNTY — A former nurse at Social Circle City Schools will serve time behind bars after pleading guilty to having a sexual relationship with a student.
By: Evan Newton
NEWTON COUNTY — Tamara Strong will remain the presumptive District 2 commissioner-elect following a recount that took place on Thursday afternoon.
By: Evan Newton
Over 50 deputies showed up to Thursday night’s Newton County Board of Commissioners called meeting due to what Sheriff Ezell Brown has touted as “legitimate safety concerns.”On early Thursday afternoon, Sheriff Ezell Brown issued an internal memo directing all available personnel to be in attendance for the meeting. While it was not clear at the time as to why this memo was issued, Brown clarified the reasoning in a statement after the meeting was adjourned.
By: Evan Newton
Before walking across the stage at the place they got their start, two of Eastside’s defensive anchors made their decisions known on what their next stop would be. Jameel McMichael and Christian Seymore became the final two Class of 2026 Eagles to sign their letters of intent to play college football on May 11.
By: Evan Newton
COVINGTON, Ga. — A new ordinance that could hold parents/guardians criminally liable for their children’s actions has officially passed within Covington city limits.
By: Evan Newton
NEWTON COUNTY — A former probation officer for the Department of Community Supervision (DCS) has been arrested on sex-related crimes.
Two people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a summer party turned violent.The Newton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a party at Harvey Avenue on Saturday after there were reports of shots fired.
By: Evan Newton
Jasper County Charter System has hired Tracy Blackburn as its new superintendent of schools.Blackburn was announced as the sole finalist for the job during a Tuesday morning board meeting. She is set to succeed Kenny Garland, who resigned in May.
By: Lance Jones, Will
Vickie Short served as Porterdale's city manager for just over two years. File Photo.
