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41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance set for Jan. 18
Covington man charged after fleeing Conyers traffic stop, dragging officer
Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Lt. Gov. Burt Jones
Covington Hardee’s location part of 77 nationwide closures
Covington Citizen’s Review Board meets; properly elects chair and discusses board duties
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Annual community prayer breakfast scheduled
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Antione Graves delivers strong fourth quarter to propel Alcovy past Social Circle 54-51
County-area flag football players earn All-Area honors
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41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance set for Jan. 18
The 41st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday observance will be held on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 at 3 p.m.
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41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance set for Jan. 18
Covington man charged after fleeing Conyers traffic stop, dragging officer
Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Lt. Gov. Burt Jones
Covington Hardee’s location part of 77 nationwide closures
Religion
Annual community prayer breakfast scheduled
Letters
LETTER: Richard King
Opinion
CARROLL: Political Family Feud, 2026 Edition
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Spirit of generosity fuels Lakeside Toy Drive
Agriculture
Amazon and Arbor Day Foundation Partner to Plant 100 Trees in Oxford, Georgia
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NEWTON'S NOTEBOOK: My Top 10 stories from 2025
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CHANCEY: New Year brings challenge, opportunity for growth
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Newton High School names inaugural Hall of Fame Class
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