The Covington News

Social Security is often one of the most important income sources in retirement. Yet widespread myths about how it works can lead to confusion, unnecessary worry and poor planning decisions. Here’s the truth behind five of the most common misconceptions.

A number of you agreed with my description of the recent Republican gubernatorial runoff between billionaire businessman Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones as a mudslinging pig fight and told me you were turned off by them both. On top of that, you were underwhelmed at the Democrat’s choice of former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who bailed out on a city she couldn’t man...

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 lineman — a task he is all for.

Ahead of the 2026-27 season, rising junior Colton Curnutt is looking to stand out as Alcovy’s starting tight end. Curnutt is set to play a pivotal piece in the offense of new head coach Diego Dixon, and the 6-foot-2 pass catcher had his offseason goals laid out.

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 departure of Jordan to become the next athletic director at Winder-Barrow High School.