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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Congressman honors Newton sheriff, four others with Pioneer Awards Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown, far right, was among four sheriffs and a groundbreaking Georgia General Assembly secretary that U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Lithonia, recognized with Pioneer Awards for their service to Georgia’s 4th Congressional District. - photo by Special to The Covington News
DECATUR, Ga. Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown was among four sheriffs and a groundbreaking Georgia General Assembly secretary that U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Lithonia, recognized with Pioneer Awards for their service to Georgia’s 4th Congressional District and their work to break down barriers and make history in the state in honor of Black History Month.