Commissioner Sanders receives ACCG certification

Newton County Commissioner, District 3, Alana Sanders, District received her certificate for completing requirements in the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia’s (ACCG) Lifelong Learning Academy.

Recipients were presented with their achievement ...

FY2023 Budget to be presented Tuesday

The Board of Commissioners will be presented the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget during a Special Called Meeting Tuesday, May 24 at 6 p.m.

The meeting will take place in the Newton County Historic Courthouse.

The finance department of Newton County has been prepari...

Commissioner Sanders receives ACCG certification

Newton County Commissioner, District 3, Alana Sanders, District received her certificate for completing requirements in the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia’s (ACCG) Lifelong Learning Academy.

Recipients were presented with their achievement ...

ARPA Emergency Relief Fund applications available now

Newton County residents can apply now for emergency financial relief to help with past due bills and other expenses incurred from the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The Newton County Board of Commissioners is partnering with the Salvation Army in Covington to accept a...

Newton County Board of Equalization Application

The Newton County Board of Equalization is looking to add two Alternative members to the board. Alternative members sit in when a current seat member is not available on a particular day. Each new member will have to complete and pass a 40-hour training c...

Upper Oconee Watershed Flood Map Revisions

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) made revisions to its Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for the Upper Oconee Watershed. Revisions to these mapping products may affect residents and business owners in unincorporated Newton County and Newborn...

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2023 SPLOST

Newton County voters will get an opportunity to vote on a 2023 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). 

The SPLOST will fund projects broken down into three categories, Basic Infrastructure, Quality of Life and Public Safety. The project ...

New BOC and BOE District Maps

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed two bills into law that redraw the district lines for Newton County’s Board of Commissioners and Board of Elections.

The new laws (Board of Commissioners) and Act 370 (Board of Elections) place the districts into ef...

LMIG Paving List

Newton County paves and resurfaces roads with funding from the General Fund, Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and, mainly the Georgia Deportment of Transportation's Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG).

&...

Adopt a Mile program

Any group can help make Newton County a cleaner community by utilizing the County’s Adopt a Mile program.

This program is a great service opportunity for businesses, civic clubs, fraternities, churches, scouts, school groups and families. All tha...

Tuesday FY2023 Budget meeting cancelled

The Board of Commissioners meeting regarding the presentation of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget scheduled for Tuesday, May 24 at 6 p.m. has been cancelled.

The finance department of Newton County has been preparing the budget since February and held several w...

ARPA Committee accepting applications for funding

Non-profits and businesses requesting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from the Newton County Board of Commissioners are required to submit their requests to the Newton County ARPA Committee.

An application must be sent to the committee for any orga...

New early voting locations and additional days announced

NEWTON COUNTY, GA –The Newton County Board of Elections announces changes in locations and increased times for advance in-person voting starting with the 2022 General Primary Election.

Early voting will be held at Prospect United Methodist Church...

Commissioner Sanders receives ACCG certification

Newton County Commissioner, District 3, Alana Sanders, District received her certificate for completing requirements in the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia’s (ACCG) Lifelong Learning Academy.

Recipients were presented with their ac...

ARPA Emergency Relief Fund applications available now

Newton County residents can apply now for emergency financial relief to help with past due bills and other expenses incurred from the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The Newton County Board of Commissioners is partnering with the Salvation Army in Covington to accept a...

Newton County Board of Equalization Application

The Newton County Board of Equalization is looking to add two Alternative members to the board. Alternative members sit in when a current seat member is not available on a particular day. Each new member will have to complete and pass a 40-hour training c...

BOC allocates portion of ARPA funds for broadband

NEWTON COUNTY, GA - The Newton County Board of Commissioners approved the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds to allow the underserved Dial Mill community area of Newton County to receive internet where broadband is not accessible during its March 15, 2...

Face masks optional in Newton County buildings

The Newton County Board of Commissioners voted to relax the county's mask mandate during its Regular Meeting March 15.

Masks, which have been required in Newton County buildings throughout the COVId-19 pandemic, are optional. 

The Center f...

2017 SPLOST projects receive additional funding

NEWTON COUNTY, GA - The Newton County Board of Commissioners moved forward with several expansions of community projects during its March 15, 2022, Regular Meeting.

Newton County’s Senior Center, a future park in the Spring Hill community, a futu...

Newton receives Water Plant of the Year honor

Newton County’s Cornish Creek Water Treatment Plant was awarded the Best Operated Water Treatment Facility in the state of Georgia for 2021 on Tuesday.

The Georgia Association of Water Professionals selected Cornish Creek due to excellent operati...

New BOC and BOE District Maps

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed two bills into law that redraw the district lines for Newton County’s Board of Commissioners and Board of Elections.

The new laws (Board of Commissioners) and Act 370 (Board of Elections) place the districts into effect on Ja...

2021-22 Hang tags offered at reduced rate

The cost of the 2021-22 hang tags will be reduced through the end of the fiscal year, which concludes June 30.

The cost of the hang tags will be $80 starting Feb. 21 for 2020-21 hang tags. These tags will expire on June 30.

The vehicle hang tags for 2022-23...

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Newton County Residents may rent specific areas within the community center based on availability. Before an event, the renter must review the rules and regulations stated on the facility rental application.

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