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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Newton commissioners kill rezone plan for I-20 travel center Bill Jones of Jones Petroleum Co. tells Newton County commissioners why they should vote to approve a rezoning for a new travel center near Social Circle Tuesday. - photo by Tom Spigolon
COVINGTON, Ga. Newton County commissioners heard from both sides of a travel center plan for a site south of Social Circle before quickly voting to deny it Tuesday night.
The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday, Feb. 16, to deny the request from Jackson-based Jones Petroleum Co. for a rezoning of a 46-acre site at I-20 and Ga. Highway 11 for construction of a travel center with convenience store, gift shop, three fast-food restaurants and possible future construction of a supermarket.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. I-20 travel center on Newton planning board agenda Tuesday A site plan submitted to Newton County planners shows the location of the proposed travel center and future retail stores. - photo by Courtesy of Newton County
COVINGTON, Ga. A county commissioner says he will be among those opposing a controversial plan for a travel center and fast-food restaurants at I-20 and Georgia Hwy. 11 when the county planning commission considers it Tuesday night, Jan. 26.
District 1 Commissioner Stan Edwards said area residents have overwhelmingly opposed the proposal by Jackson-based Jones Petroleum for a travel center covering 19 acres of a 46-acre site.