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U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock discusses legislative priorities, post office woes with The News
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In an exclusive interview with The Covington News, U.S. senator Raphael Warnock discussed a number of topics including the recent Absolics memorandum, his legislative priorities and his thoughts on the state of the United States Postal Service. - photo by Phillip B. Hubbard
In his trip to Covington on May 24, U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock made three key stops. The first was to Absolics Inc. to celebrate the recent memorandum agreement that will fund the semiconductor company for up to $75 million. The next stop was to award-winning Musulyn’s restaurant to enjoy some oxtails and collard greens. The third stop took place at 1166 Usher St., as the senator came by The Covington News for an exclusive sit-down interview.
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April 3 crash kills two young adults, injures third
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NEWTON COUNTY — Around 10 a.m. on Thursday, a head-on collision on Highway 212 left two young adults dead and a third hospitalized.

Joe Navarro, 21, was driving the vehicle and Breanna Smith, 18, was in the passenger seat. Katie New, 20, sat between them.

According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle lost control while going around a curve and crossed the centerline, where it collided head-on with a box truck. The crash report shows that their vehicle traveled another hundred feet after impact before coming to a stop. It spun, ended up facing the opposite direction on the shoulder of the opposite lane.

Navarro and Smith were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. New was airlifted to Grady Hospital. Her current condition is not known. 

Navarro, Smith and New were not believed to be wearing seatbelts when the collision occurred.

The driver of the box truck was not reported to have suffered any injuries.

This is an ongoing story. The News will post updates as they are made available.