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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Three new office holders among Newton officials taking oaths From left, Dorothea Bailey-Butts holds her hand on a Bible held by husband Stanley Butts as she receives the oath of office to be county coroner from Probate Judge Melanie Bell Dec. 17. She took office Jan. 1. - photo by Tom Spigolon
COVINGTON, Ga. Three who were elected for the first time Nov. 3 joined officials who were re-elected as they took their oaths of office Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Historic Courthouse.
Probate Judge Melanie Bell administered their oaths to Alana Sanders, who was elected District 3 county commissioner; Dorothea Bailey-Butts, who was elected coroner; and Marcus Jordan, elected tax commissioner, all for their first terms in the Nov. 3 General Election. All will take office Jan.