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2: NCSO Deputy Justin White dies in the line of duty Nov. 2
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2016 brought a lot of firsts for Newton County; however, on Nov. 15 the Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) had a first it never wanted. One of Newton County’s own became the first sheriff’s deputy to lose his life in the line of duty. NCSO Deputy Justin White was on his way to an emergency call Oct. 30 when he was involved in a single-vehicle car crash. After the crash, he was transported to Atlanta Medical Center where he remained in intensive car and later succumbed to his injuries.

In a gesture to remember White, the BOC approved naming a portion of Highway 162 to Deputy Justin White Memorial Highway.

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The Top 16 of 2016
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A look back throughout the last 366 days finds many important stories throughout Newton County that were spread throughout the pages of this newspaper. The Covington News examined the year that was and came up with a list of the top 16 stories of our community in 2016. Stories for this compilation were chosen based on newspaper sales, online readership and word of mouth.
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