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Boards, Commissions & Authorities
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Animal Control Board
The Board meets to hear appeals of Dangerous or Vicious Dog declarations.
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Board of Assessors
Appointed by the BOC and employs the Chief Appraiser.
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Board of Elections and Registration
Appointed by the Board of Commissioners, runs elections in Newton County.
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Industrial Development Authority
The Newton County Industrial Development Authority is the bonding authority for industry in Newton County.
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Joint Development Authority
The Joint Development Authority of Jasper, Morgan, Newton and Walton Counties began as a concept in 1998 to create an industrial area to attract industry to the region.
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Planning Commission
Get more information on the duties and responsibilities of the Planning Commission.
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Public Facilities Authority
The Public Facilities Authority can issue bonds for public buildings and facilities.
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Solid Waste Management Authority
The Solid Waste Management Authority operates the County's landfill and convenience centers.
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SPLOST Oversight Committee
Citizen committee makes recommendations on SPLOST projects and priorities to Board of Commissioners.
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Board of Zoning Appeals
The duties of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) include, but are not limited to, reviewing administrative appeals and variance requests.