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🌱 How Covington neighbors are backing women in recovery this winter

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Hi there, Covington! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Covington neighbors are backing women in recovery this winter
  • Covington family shattered by deadly DUI crash on Fairview Road
  • Which Alcovy standouts powered a perfect weekend on the hardwood?

Also on today's calendar: The Mystic Adventure and 4 more events.

Find out what's happening in Covingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 48 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 62, low: 40.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Heart in Action drive assists those in need (covnews.com) — Covington residents recently rallied to support women in recovery through Heart of Newton’s first Heart in Action supply drive, benefiting the WINGS program at Viewpoint Health in Covington. The effort collected essentials like hygiene items, blankets, and jackets, and organizers now seek volunteers and second-chance employers to help unhoused neighbors and women rebuilding their lives.
   

2. Tragic crash claims life of pregnant teenager and unborn child (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A deadly DUI crash in Covington claimed the life of 19-year-old pregnant resident Jaylah Donald and her unborn child, leaving her mother hospitalized with serious injuries. Authorities say another driver, now charged with DUI, struck their vehicle on Fairview Road after an improper backing maneuver. Family members are mourning the sudden loss while investigators continue to piece together what happened.
   

3. Alcovy enjoys perfect weekend with wins over Jasper County, Heritage (covnews.com) — Alcovy High’s basketball teams gave Covington fans plenty to cheer about with back-to-back home wins over Jasper County and rival Heritage. The Lady Tigers improved to 6-1, while the boys’ squad built a two-game streak behind standout performances and now prepares for tough matchups against in-town rivals Newton and Eastside.
   

4. Georgia Rep. Sharon Henderson indicted on federal pandemic unemployment fraud, more state lawmakers under investigation (ocgnews.com) — A state representative whose district includes part of Covington has been indicted on federal charges accusing her of fraudulently collecting pandemic unemployment benefits while in office. Investigators say more Georgia lawmakers may face similar charges, and stress that the defendant remains presumed innocent as the case moves forward in federal court.
   

5. Georgia men arrested following alleged mail theft, police chase in Franklin (dailyjournal.net) — A Covington man was among two Georgians arrested after Franklin, Indiana police say a late-night traffic check turned into a high-speed chase and crash, with officers later finding mail and packages not addressed to them. Authorities emphasize that formal charges are still pending and all involved are presumed innocent while federal postal investigators review the alleged mail theft.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I wanted to post this in a positive way I said although it’s hard I will come back again I battled breast cancer for the past year and I have been through 38 treatments and over 100 doctors appointments ALONE and Chemo ALONE got my results a year
    ago ALONE well through all the chemo I know God was always with me and I had to get a new breast scan and image I stayed up all night praying and… (Nextdoor Longcreek)
  • Salutations everyone!!!
    Best wishes to you all and may your days be glorious. Take care, keep safe and may life be gracious to you; That is if you are deserving of it. … (Nextdoor Longcreek)
  • Pactiv Evergreen posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Covington. Apply here.
  • MillenniumSoft, Inc posted a job opening for Material Handler 1 in Covington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Covington here.

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