1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (316+ words) Four of Eastside's offensive line will be new in 2026-27, but rising junior Amari Mullins is set to return and be a leader in the trenches. With the team's youth, Mullins has been hands-on in the development of the team's younger…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago  (673+ words) After a trio of successful seasons in the Delvin Jordan era, Newton High School baseball is set to enter a new chapter under head coach Harrison Moore. Moore was announced as the program's new head coach in May, following the…...

19+ hour, 44+ min ago  (137+ words) A Porterdale mother of four erupted with excitement, having picked up a winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million. Kimberly Little, 43, matched the first five winning numbers of the June 13 Powerball drawing, winning a $1 million prize. "I was headed to the library…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (498+ words) While the Alcovy Tigers face a lot of new factors this offseason, it has not stopped the group from exuding confidence. One player in particular who has led the charge is Jeremy "Coop" Cain. Cain, who is a rising sophomore,…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (487+ words) The Social Circle softball program has historically played a relatively competitive non-region slate since head coach Chris Davis took over, and this fall's gauntlet will be no different. Not only does a boosted strength-of-schedule make it easier for the Lady…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (714+ words) The Eastside Eagles have hit the field for summer workouts as a new crop of players are suiting up for head coach Jay Cawthon. Eastside lost a large number of seniors for a second consecutive year, and one of the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (667+ words) Have we ever seen a football story as bizarre as what's happening with Brendan Sorsby? The polarizing quarterback has been one of the biggest question marks across both college football and the NFL throughout the last month. For those unaware,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (132+ words) Former Newton Lady Ram Kyla Stroud is returning to the Peach State. Earlier this week, Georgia Tech's softball program announced the transfer of Stroud from the University of Auburn, where she spent the last three seasons. Stroud appeared in 14 games…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (189+ words) J. D. Notae is continuing his professional basketball career in Turkey. Notae inked an undisclosed deal with Trabzonspor on June 25. Trabzonspor plays in the Basketbol Super Ligi and the FIBA Champions League. This marks Notae's first tenure in Turkey after playing the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (583+ words) The Covington News Athlete Alumni Check-In is a space to highlight former Newton County student athletes while also providing updates on where they are in their respective careers. Kaitlyn Williams, Savannah Frachiseur and Marcus "MJ" Whitlock Jr. are the athletes…...