Susette Monk for Newton County Commission District 3

Counties with the lowest cost of living in Georgia Stacker compiled a list of counties with the lowest cost of living in Georgia using data from Niche.

Covington council agrees to revisit Single-Family Home Construction Design Covington’s Planning Commission is looking to update an ordinance for new home construction design. The city council unanimously approved a request from Director of Planning & Zoning Judy Johnson to initiate a text amendment to Chapter 16.20 supplemental use provisions, Section 16.20.235 dwelling,...

Board hears numerous zoning requests In a meeting filled with division, commissioners were unified on a number of zoning requests that came before the board at the April 2 meeting.

County manager gives update about SPLOST projects During the Jan. 9 Newton County Board of Commissioners meeting, updates were given on the 2017 and 2023 SPLOST projects. County manager Harold Cooper went in about each of the SPLOST updates during his county manager report.

Recall attempt of BOC chairman unsuccessful After a months-long process, an attempt to recall Newton County Board of Commissioners chairman Marcello Banes was unsuccessful. The process began back in September, when Newton County resident Susan Jackson first requested the recall application to remove Banes from office and for the county to hol...

Newton County releases statement on senior home repair program Newton County released a statement on Thursday regarding the senior home repair program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

County provides ARPA update; commissioners and citizens push back An update on ARPA funding was given at the Dec. 5 Board of Commissioners meeting, but with some push back from those in attendance. County manager Harold Cooper provided some in-depth statistics during his county manager’s report on how and where ARPA funds have been dispersed.

Commissioners vote to deny new development While many developments have broken ground in Newton County, one potential development will not be joining them.On Monday, the Board of Commissioners denied an amendment to the future land use map in a 3-2 vote that would have been the first step in allowing a mixed-use development between Hwy. 278....

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Grant funding for Newton County youth facility in question It appears federal grant funding for a Westside Youth Facility in Newton County will be withdrawn after Congressman Hank Johnson’s office notified the county that the project is not eligible

Happy Thanksgiving to all!🦃

And, if those feelings do slip out, try to keep the aftermath civil. Our patrol deputies really don't want to visit your house this holiday weekend.

Seriously, have a Happy Thanksgiving, friends!😁🥧🦃

Could be the cutest turkeys around.

Newton board haggles over SPLOST projects, how to fund them Newton County commissioners Wednesday added to projects already recommended for funding with SPLOST proceeds for the next six years as they worked to complete a list they will present to voters on the Nov. 8 ballot.

BENTLEY MONK PLAYING AT THE DOLORES FARMERS MARKET - JULY 6TH
Come on down to Flanders Park from 4pm - 7pm Wednesday to shop local and buy direct from area farmers and ranchers, and to get your groove on with Bentley Monk Music

With our Independence in the Park celebration only one week away (❤️🤍💙), Covington (Ga.) Police Department wants to share the "Operation Red, White & Go!" traffic plan that will be in effect on the evening of Monday, July 4, 2022.

Operation Red, White and Go! is designed to make traffic egress as expeditious as possible and lane closures will start going into effect at 9:15 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2022. Everyone is encouraged to be in place to watch the fireworks before the traffic plan goes into effect. Spectators should note that how they traveled to their destination may be different from the route they are directed to for their travel back home. For a complete description, please visit https://bit.ly/OperationRedWhiteAndGo .

🎆Music starts on the Square at 6 p.m. with 7 Sharp 9 followed by Emerald Empire Band at 8 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.🎆

🔹All parking on the Square and roads into the Square will close at 4 p.m. on Monday, July 4 to prepare for the Independence in the Park celebration.🔹 🇺🇸

Georgia officials fact-check an infamous Trump phone call in real time Rep. Adam Schiff played clips of a recording in front of Georgia officials, pausing to ask them questions and fact-check the Trump's false claims in real time.

Location for Westside Youth Facility in Newton County in dispute Newton County officials have been unable to explain how a project management contract for a proposed Westside Youth Facility specified a location in District 3 that had not been approved

Public safety, animal services make pitches for $34M from Newton SPLOST Three Newton County public safety agencies made their pitches this week for placement on the list of projects to be funded if voters renew the county’s SPLOST in November.