Council requests county permission to establish urban renewal area
By Christopher Braunschweig
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A participant in the Newton Cares Classic, presented by Gregg Young Auto Center of Newton in 2019, takes a swing during a game of golf at Westwood Golf Course. The Newton City Council approved the city's request to Jasper County to establish city-owned property into an urban renewal area, which may help fund the creation of a new clubhouse. (Christopher Braunschweig)
To bond for a new golf course clubhouse and other related improvements, the City of Newton needs Jasper Countyâs permission to create an urban renewal area for Westwood Golf Course, which is technically located outside city limits.