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Newton County trash collection center hang tags go on sale June 1
FY 2022 Hang tag
Staff Report
Updated: May 21, 2021, 7:19 PM
Published: May 21, 2021, 7:20 PM

COVINGTON, Ga. — Hang tags required for use of Newton County's trash collection convenience centers during fiscal year 2022 will go on sale June 1.

The hang tags are required to use any of the County’s six convenience centers from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. 

Each hang tag can be purchased for $165 at the Newton County Historic Courthouse or online at https://www.co.newton.ga.us/273/Convenience-Recycling-Centers.

Tags are for use of Newton County residents only. A photo ID (such as a driver's license) and proof of Newton County residency (utility bill, copy of mortgage or lease agreement, or property tax bill) must be included with each purchase. Residents must also bring a vehicle registration for the vehicle they intend to use for the convenience centers which shows their license plate number.

The Newton County Historic Courthouse at 1124 Clark St. in Covington, is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Checks or credit cards only will be accepted at the Courthouse.

The current Fiscal Year 2021 hang tags will expire and not be accepted after June 30, 2021.

Newton County’s six convenience centers are located at: 2010 Adams Circle, Covington; 11575 Covington Bypass Road, Covington; 112 Oak Hill Road, Covington; 10545 Highway 36, Covington; 14656 Highway 36, Covington; and 70 Stone Road, Oxford. Each center is open Tuesday through Friday, noon to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Gun pulled at Salem Road Walmart; no injuries reported
Crime - LOCAL
Evan Newton
Updated: May 4, 2025, 4:52 PM
Published: May 4, 2025, 4:45 PM

NEWTON COUNTY – No injuries were reported after a gun was pulled at the Salem Road Walmart over the weekend.

On May 4 at approximately 8:50 a.m., deputies with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) responded to an “isolated altercation” between two male customers inside the Salem Road Walmart in Covington.

According to the NCSO, one of the individuals pulled out a firearm during the confrontation. However, the weapon was not discharged and no injuries were reported. Both individuals left the Walmart following the altercation.

So far, no arrests have been made. The NCSO said it is “actively investigating” the incident.

This is the second major incident that has occurred at the Salem Road Walmart in as many months. 

On April 11, then-Walmart employee Dwayne Eduh entered the store in the early hours of the morning while working and allegedly shot and killed 21-year-old Khalaf Barksdale of Conyers and heavily wounded 29-year-old Ryan Bradley of Covington.

Eduh then traveled to another residence on Emerson Trail where police say he shot and killed 19-year-old Akeela Clarke.

After entering a “brief standoff” with deputies in Aiken, South Carolina, Eduh shot himself, according to the NCSO. Two days later it was confirmed that Eduh had died due to his injuries.

Walmart issued a statement following the fatal shooting:

“We’re heartbroken by what’s happened. There’s no place for violence in our stores. We’re focused on taking care of our associates and supporting law enforcement with their investigation.”

The Covington News has reached out to Walmart for comment regarding Sunday’s incident and are waiting to hear back.