Consumer Guide 2020
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he Covington News has been the voice of Newton County since its first issue in 1865. A staple of the downtown Covington business district, the newspaper has offices at 1166 Usher Street N.W. The News is a community-based weekly newspaper that serves the citizens of Newton County, Georgia. It has won a myriad of awards for the wide-ranging coverage it provides its readers. As the legal organ of the county, The News is the source of local information for Newton residents. Patrick Graham is the New’s owner. He can be reached at 770267-2443. Editorial The News prides itself on providing residents with the best local news coverage. The newspaper’s staff works to provide municipal coverage to Covington, Oxford, Porterdale, Newborn, Mainsfield, and Social Circle. The sports section also provides award-winning coverage, focusing primarily on the county’s high school sports teams. The News is also the county leader in providing school and community news, taking submissions from residents who would like to have 24 | Consumer Guide
their pictures or community news published. To get your community news, pictures or events in the newspaper, call Editor and Publisher Madison Graham at 770-728-1409, Managing Editor Darryl Welch at 770-728-1401, Sports Editor Mason Wittner at 770-728-1413 or staff writer Jasmine Floyd at 770-728-1438. To submit items via email, send news information to news@covnews.com. Advertising The Covington News’ advertisers reach more local readers than any other media in Netwon County and surrounding areas. To place an ad call the advertising department at 770-7876397, send fax to 770-786-6451 or stop by the News at 1166 Usher Street N.W., Covington, between 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Circulation Newspapers are available at newsstand and rack locations thoughout Newton County. Home delivery subscriptions (via carrier) are available and include full online access, including a replica e-edition. Call 770-787-6397 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. All major credit cards are accepted. The Covington News | February 2020
