Newton Mass Vaccination site accepting walk-ins

Vaccination site at Georgia Piedmont Technical College now accepting walk-ins; mobile sites available for groups.

The Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale Health Department's Mass Vaccination site for the COVID-19 vaccine is now open to walk-ins, as well as pre-registered patients.

The site opened on April 19 for the public on an appointment-only basis. However, as ...

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...

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&...

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Find out informatoin about the COVID1-9 vaccine here.

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.

Help clean up District 2 on May 15

Commissioner Demond Mason and the Newton County Bicentennial Committee, along with Keep Newton Beautiful, are hosting a community cleanup in District 2 to give back to the community during the 200th year of Newton County.

Throughout the year, each District...

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...

Newton Mass Vaccination site accepting walk-ins

The Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale Health Department's Mass Vaccination site for the COVID-19 vaccine is now open to walk-ins, as well as pre-registered patients.

The site opened on April 19 for the public on an appointment-only basis. However, as demand ha...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 new rates ...

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