Patti Hamel Patti Hamel, wonderful daughter, best and favorite sister, cool aunt, the greatest aunty, cat mom and dog lover, treasured and loyal friend, wise and witty soul, crafty creator of all things yarn, born and raised Yooper, has passed on and peaced out after a courageous 22-month battle with cancer. Patti arrived in this
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Grant runs out for Newton animal shelter Adoption fees rising Jan. 1 to cover actual cost of veterinarian s services after money subsidizing it ends From left, Newton County Animal Services director Cindy Wiemann stands with Tanya Weaver and Jane Stewart, both of Planned Pethood, after a recent ribbon cutting ceremony for the expansion and renovation of the county animal shelter on Lower River Road. - photo by Tom Spigolon
COVINGTON, Ga. Animal lovers looking to adopt a pet from Newton County’s animal shelter will have to pay a little more after Jan. 1.