Posted on: April 9, 2021
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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Posted on: April 9, 2021
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...
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Posted on: April 8, 2021
The Newton County Board of Commissioners will participate in three Workshops on the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget beginning Tuesday, April, 13.
During the workshop, the Board of Commissioners (BOC) will hear from elected officials, department heads, and appropri...
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Posted on: March 24, 2021
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 ...
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Posted on: March 4, 2021
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....
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Posted on: March 3, 2021
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...
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Posted on: March 1, 2021
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...
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Posted on: February 26, 2021
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.
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Posted on: February 17, 2021
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...
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