Chairman's Corner - June 25

#OneNewton Family,

Welcome to the Chairman’s Corner. In this space I will take some time to share with you not only what is going on in Newton County’s government but also to just chat about what is going on in our community as a whole....

Free Weekly Meals for children 18-and-under

The Newton County School System is offering free weekly meals for all children 18-and-under through its School Nutrition Program.

There is a free weekly meal pickup every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Heard Mixon Elementary and Live Oak Elementary sch...

Early Voting times/locations for Senate runoff

The Newton County Elections and Registrations Board has expanded early voting locations for the January 5 Senate Runoff Election.

Advance voting for the run-off begins Monday, Dec. 14 and will run through the Christmas holiday until Dec. 31. There will be ...

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

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Code Enforcement Complaint

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

Animal Shelter Accepting Donations

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

Angela Mantle resigns as Director of Elections

Angela Mantle is resigning as Director of the Newton County Board of Elections and Registration, effective Dec. 4.

Mantle, who has worked in the elections department in Newton County for 17 years, including the last five as director, turned in her resignat...

Early Voting times/locations for Senate runoff

The Newton County Elections and Registrations Board has expanded early voting locations for the January 5 Senate Runoff Election.

Advance voting for the run-off begins Monday, Dec. 14 and will run through the Christmas holiday until Dec. 31. There will be ...

Newton Fire Services participating in Virtual Boot Drive

NEWTON COUNTY, GA - Newton County Fire Services is proud support the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation (GFBF) by participating in a Virtual Boot Drive.

COVID-19 has prevented large gatherings and personal interactions but it has not stopped fires and bu...

Newton County paves portions of Cricket Frog Trail

NEWTON COUNTY, GA - Newton County paved 3.5 miles of the Cricket Frog Trail in the unincorporated portions of the county recently.

County crews poured asphalt on the trail from Zeigler Road to Sewell Road, the Mansfield city limits to the railroad trestle ...

Sheriff's Office Expansion underway

Four months ago, the Newton County Sheriff’s office held an expansion groundbreaking for its headquarters, located at 1515 Alcovy Road in Covington; since then, there has been visible progress made on the expansion project.

Barnsley Construction ...

Cheveda McCamy sworn in as Superior Court Judge

Cheveda McCamy was sworn in as Newton County's newest Superior Court Judge by Gov. Brian Kemp Monday, Oct. 26.

McCamy, who was the chief assistant district attorney with the Henry County District Attorney's Office, was appointed by Kemp to fill the vacancy...

Free Weekly Meals for children 18-and-under

The Newton County School System is offering free weekly meals for all children 18-and-under through its School Nutrition Program.

There is a free weekly meal pickup every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Heard Mixon Elementary and Live Oak Elementary sch...

COVID-19 Nonprofit funding available

The Newton County Board of Commissioners was awarded relief funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to distribute throughout the community..

A portion of these funds will be awarded to 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies to suppo...

Sheriff Brown and Sheriff’s Office awarded third NCCHC Reaccreditation

COVINGTON, Ga. — Sheriff Ezell Brown and the Newton County Sheriff’s Office were awarded their third National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Reaccreditation Award during the Newton County Board of Commissioners...

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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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Welcome to the Newton County Recreation Commission Online. Home of the award-winning Turner Lake Complex. We proudly serve the citizens of Newton County, offering a variety of activities for people of all ages.