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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...

Newton County seeks public for Transit Master Plan

The Newton County Department of Transportation is seeking public input through May 9, to inform the county’s first Transit Master Plan (TMP), known as Moving Newton.

The development of the plan is a direct outcome and recommendation of the County...

Patient thanks Fire personnel for save

Newton County Fire Service personnel from Station 1 and an EMS crew went on a special house call Tuesday morning that may not have been possible without their actions just six days earlier.

On March 17, the crew of Engine 1 was on call at Station 1 when a ...

Newton County awards contract to build Fire Station No. 4

The Newton County Board of Commissioners approved a contract to begin construction on Fire Station No. 4 during its Regular Meeting on March 2.

Sunbelt Builders was unanimously approved for a contract of $2,652,155 to build the station located at 1200 Hwy....

State Legislator honors Newton County with Proclamation

State Senator Tonya Anderson read a proclamation to the Newton County Board of Commissioners during its Regular Meeting on March 2 honoring Newton County's Bicentennial Celebration.

Newton County is celebrating its 200th birthday all year long wit...

2020-21 Hang tags offered at reduced rate

The cost of the 2020-21 hang tags will be reduced through the end of the fiscal year, which concludes June 30.

The cost of the hang tags will be $75 starting March 1 for 2020-21 hang tags. These tags will expire on June 30.

The vehicle hang tags for 2021-22...

SWMA makes changes to landfill, convenience center fees

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority approved a financial rate plan for the operations of Newton County’s landfill and convenience centers during its meeting Feb. 24.

All new rates will go into place on July 1, 2021.

Included in the ...

Newton County Animal Shelter open to the public

The Newton County Animal Shelter has reopened to the public, without the use of an appointment, as of Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.

Adoptions are available Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the shelter, located on 210 L...