More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Newton schools extending remote learning through Jan. 15 Increase in COVID cases prompts officials to add five days to remote learning; in-person learners returning to school on day after MLK holiday COVINGTON, Ga. — Newton County School System will continue its remote learning environment for students for an additional five days "due to an increase in community transmission of the virus," a news release stated. All students will now utilize online learning or pre-developed work assignments through Friday, Jan. 15. Students currently served in-person will now report to school on Jan. 19, district officials said in an open letter to parents and families.