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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Newton school leaders address funding, broadband with state legislators From left, District 112 State Rep. Dave Belton, R-Buckhead, and District 17 State Sen. Brian Strickland, R-McDonough, and District 109 State Rep. Regina Lewis-Ward, D-McDonough, meet with Newton County School Board Chairwoman Shakila Henderson-Baker and Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey at the Historic Courthouse in Covington Jan. 11.
COVINGTON, Ga. Newton County School System leaders told state lawmakers about the need for funding public education at a higher level and addressed such issues as broadband access during a recent meeting.