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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Confusion about vote leads to rejection of Newton shooting range plan Could have started process of allowing ranges in many rural areas of county Newton County Historic Courthouse - Mason Wittner | The Covington News
COVINGTON, Ga. Commissioners nearly began the process of allowing outdoor shooting ranges in most rural parts of the county but ultimately were unable to approve it after one apparent supporter was confused by what she was voting on.
The Newton Board of Commissioners deadlocked on a 2-2 vote that effectively denied a Lithia Springs-based gun club’s request to amend the county zoning ordinance to allow outdoor gun shooting facilities in areas zoned AR-Agricultural Residential.