Latest Vaccine information

Find information about Vaccines in Newton County here.

The Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale Health Department has opened a mass vaccine site in Newton County.

The site, located at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, 8100 Bob Williams Pkwy, Covington, GA 30014, is open for walk-ins Monday through Wednesday from 9 ...

Mass Vaccination site opens at Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Health Department to open the site Monday, April 19 at 8100 Bob Williams Parkway.

The Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments will open a mass vaccination site in Newton County, located at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Newton Campus in Building D - 8100 Bob Williams Parkway, Covington on Monday, April 19, 2021. Th...

DCA announces Georgia Rental Assistance Program

GRA can help renters with their past due rent and utilities thanks to the 2021 American Rescue Act.

Georgia Rental Assistance Program

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs began administering the State of Georgia Rental Assistance Program (GRA) in early March 2021. GRA can help renters with their past due rent and utilities. Payment will be made di...

Bicentennial Leave a Legacy Brick Program

To commemorate Newton County’s 200^th birthday, the Newton County Bicentennial Committee invites you to leave your legacy for the next 200 years.

You can purchase a commemorative Leave a Legacy Brick to be placed at the newly named Bicentennial Pa...

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).

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Latest Vaccine information

The Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale Health Department has opened a mass vaccine site in Newton County.

The site, located at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, 8100 Bob Williams Pkwy, Covington, GA 30014, is open for walk-ins Monday through Wednesday from 9 ...

Newton County's first Splash Pad

The Newton County Splash Pad, located at Denny Dobbs Park, 6244 Hwy 212, Covington, opens Saturday, May 29 at 10 a.m.

Children of all ages can cool off under a giant water bucket, run through fountains and water cannons every Tuesday through Saturday from ...

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...

2021 Proclaimed to celebrate 200 years of Newton County

Newton County's 200th birthday has been acknowledge by the state and local governments with proclamations throughout the year 2021. Proclamations were read and presented to the Newton County Bicentennial Committee starting with Newton County&...

Code Enforcement Complaint

File an online complaint with the Code Enforcement Department. You can remain anonymous while detailing your issue.

Animal Services Accepting Donations

Newton County Animal Services is collecting donations to directly help animals in our shelter.

Georgia Rental Assistance Program

If you're a Georgia renter who has fallen behind on rent payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may qualify for assistance. The Georgia Rental Assistance Program can provide up to 12 months of rental assistance and utility assistance, paid di...

FY2022 Budget meeting tonight

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will vote whether or not to approve the Fiscal year 2022 Budget Tuesday, Aug. 3.

Citizens will get a second chance to speak on the proposed budget during a Public Hearing at 6 p.m. Following the Public Hearing, the ...

Bicentennial Leave a Legacy Brick Program

To commemorate Newton County’s 200^th birthday, the Newton County Bicentennial Committee invites you to leave your legacy for the next 200 years.

You can purchase a commemorative Leave a Legacy Brick to be placed at the newly named Bicentennial Pa...

Fire Station 8 opens on the north end of the County

Career Academy students create game for KNB

Associates in the programming pathway at Newton College and Career Academy in Covington developed this game to help create a video game to encourage practices of keeping our community clean.

Students utilized online game development platform Game Salad, wh...

Convenience Center hang tags on sale

Newton County Trash Collection Convenience Centers fiscal year 2022 vehicle hang tags went on sale Tuesday, June 1.

The hang tags are required to enter the County’s six convenience centers from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Each hang tag can be purchased ...

View FY2022 Budget Book

View the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Book here:

Transmittal Letter | Proposed FY 2022 Budget Book (cleargov.com)

Splash Pad opens May 29

The Newton County Splash Pad, located at Denny Dobbs Park, opens May 29 at 10 a.m.

The County’s first splash pad was built thank to funds from the 2017 Special Purpose Local Option Sales tax and is available free to all Newton County residents.

Ch...

Newton County receives $2.6 million from JDA

The Joint Development Authority of Jasper, Morgan, Newton and Walton counties presented the Newton County Board of Commissioners with a $2,606,250 check during the board’s regular meeting Tuesday night.

The check represents a portion of the proce...

Mass Vaccination site opens at Georgia Piedmont Technical College

The Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments will open a mass vaccination site in Newton County, located at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Newton Campus in Building D - 8100 Bob Williams Parkway, Covington on Monday, April 19, 2021. Th...

DCA announces Georgia Rental Assistance Program

Georgia Rental Assistance Program

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs began administering the State of Georgia Rental Assistance Program (GRA) in early March 2021. GRA can help renters with their past due rent and utilities. Payment will be made di...

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Facility Rules

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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