Troubled bridges over water
After a canopy fell off a relatively new bridge last summer in Atlanta, state transportation officials began an extensive review of bridges around Georgia that may be susceptible to similar failures.
Read More...(Source: Top Stories - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:12:47 -0500)

Man turns in wallet after calling 911
Typically police officers are called when wallets have been stolen, but in a surprisingly happy twist, one man called 911 to report that he had found a wallet in the parking lot Sunday afternoon. 
Read More...(Source: Top Stories - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:17:11 -0500)

McDonald's on Hwy. 278 to close
The McDonald’s on Highway 278 will be closed for several months starting Monday to make way for a new restaurant on the site.
Read More...(Source: Top Stories - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:18:19 -0500)

Ringing in change
Newton County businesses are hiring, and the Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce is continuing its efforts to promote local job creation.
Read More...(Source: Top Stories - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:14:50 -0500)

Porterdale looking to add more parks
Porterdale may take advantage of several small city-owned lots to install “pocket parks” that will feature a couple pieces of playground equipment for young children.
Read More...(Source: Top Stories - Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:19:00 -0500)