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....

Bringing your own into County buildings will help conserve masks

As Newton County begins its third week of being open to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, numbers of positive tests for the virus continue to increase in Newton County and throughout the region.

During a teleconference meeting of the judiciary COVID...

Hands-on training for local youngster

Newton County firefighters took a break from training Friday, June 19, to spend some time with a young admirer.

Allison Ashworth was driving by Newton County’s Fire Station No. 1 with her 3-year-old son when Braxton spotted the firefighters worki...

Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget

The Newton County Board of Commissioners are scheduled to vote on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget  at the end of June 2020.

The proposed budget is $104,507,296 of all funds, including the general fund, special revenue funds, capital project f...

Newton County Government 101 is new educational program

NEWTON COUNTY, GA - The Newton County Government 101 allows Newton County residents a chance to learn about their local government.

There are a total of six sessions, one a month, beginning in February and ending in July. Each session is on the first Thurs...

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.

Trash & Recycling

Newton County offers trash collection convenience centers to its residents in the form of 6 collection centers.

Home Meal Delivery

Home meal delivery is available for all qualified seniors who are 60 and older and live in Newton County.

Judicial Center renamed after Hon. Judge Horace James Johnson, Jr.

NEWTON COUNTY, GA - The Newton County Judicial Center was renamed the Judge Horace J. Johnson, Jr. Judicial Center by the Board of Commissioners during its Regular meeting Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

The decision was unanimously approved by the board upon the r...

Offices in Judicial Center to be closed Friday

NEWTON COUNTY, GA -  The Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, the Probate Court and the Magistrate Court will all be closed Friday, July 10 to honor the memory of the Honorable Horace J. Johnson, Jr.

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Statement on Judge Horace Johnson

Newton County is saddened by the death of Judge Horace Johnson. A highly-respected jurist, advocate for his community, terrific friend, husband and father, his passing leaves a large void in our community.

Johnson leaves a legacy that will be long-lasting ...

Newton County breaks ground on new fire station

Newton County held its first of three groundbreakings set for this year for new fire stations on June 16. Station 8, located at 2345 Gum Creek Road, was approved by voters in the 2011 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) referendum.

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Newton County approves new emergency radio system

The Newton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Motorola for a new emergency radio system that will improve coverage throughout the County during a Special Called Meeting June 18.

The new system was one of the projects on the ...

Convenience Center tags extended to July 31

NEWTON COUNTY, GA - The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority extended the expiration date of the 2019-20 Newton County Convenience Center Vehicle Hang Tags to July 31 Thursday evening.

The additional time was granted in order to compensate for th...

New fire engine delivered to Newton County Fire Services

Thanks to the voters of Newton County and the 2017 SPLOST, a brand new fire engine was delivered to Newton County Fire Services Thursday.

The new engine is well equipped to keep Newton County residents and firefighters safe, featuring a 2020 Sutphen Monarc...

Sheriff’s Office implements touchless temperature readers

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office implemented the Real Time Networks (RTN) Temperature Screening Solution, an advanced thermal imaging technology system, in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus recently.

The RTN Temperature S...

Newton County Animal Shelter to remain temporarily closed

NEWTON COUNTY, GA - The Newton County Animal Shelter will remain closed to the public into the summer.

The Animal Shelter is currently being renovated and expanded and will open in its new form later this year. The decision was made to perform construction...

Layla Zon sworn in as Superior Court Judge

Layla Zon was sworn in as the Alcovy Circuit’s newest Superior Court Judge by Governor Brian Kemp at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

Kemp appointed the former Newton County District Attorney to succeed Judge Samuel Ozburn on May 21.

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Passport application suspended until July 12

The Newton County Clerk of Superior Court suspends passport application processing through July 12, 2020 or until further notice. 

This measure has been taken in order to protect the pubic and staff from the spread of COVID-19.

The Newton County Cl...

Newton County measures for COVID-19

Newton County measures for COVID-19

As of March 26, 2020

Animal Services

Newton County Animal Services is suspending low priority/non emergency activity and responding to emergency and high priority calls only; reducing non-essential shelter intake and havin...

Convenience Center tags extended to July 31

NEWTON COUNTY, GA - The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority extended the expiration date of the 2019-20 Newton County Convenience Center Vehicle Hang Tags to July 31 Thursday evening.

The additional time was granted in order to compensate for th...