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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Newton reverend recalls historic time First Black county commissioner saw himself as team member rather than trailblazer From left, Tiffany Clay accepts the 2015 MLK Trailblazer Award from the Rev. Harold Cobb, who organized the awards event for 32 years. Cobb was the first Black member of the Newton County Board of Commissioners. - photo by File Photo
The Rev. Harold Cobb believes he was more of a member of a team working to better his community than a groundbreaker for Black Newton residents in county government.