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🌱 See what Covington’s bodycam video reveals about the Highway 142 incident

Covington, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Covington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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  • See what Covington’s bodycam video reveals about the Highway 142 incident

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Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Watch: Bodycam video shows when Covington officer was dragged (fox5atlanta.com) — A Covington police officer suffered minor injuries after being dragged by a car during a traffic stop on Highway 142, captured in newly released bodycam video. Police say the driver, a suspected shoplifter, fled as ordered to stop, but was later arrested at an apartment complex and now faces multiple felony charges.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

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