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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Newton planning board puts brakes on truck plaza plan Recommends county commissioners deny rezoning, permit for business at east Newton I-20 exit This image displayed during the Jan. 26 planning commission meeting shows how the planned truck plaza will appear from the air. - photo by Special to The Covington News
COVINGTON, Ga. One county planning commissioner said he felt the people have spoken about a planned travel plaza after hearing residents objections Tuesday, Jan. 26.
Alan Milhouse was part of the planning commission’s unanimous vote Tuesday, Jan. 26, to recommend county commissioners deny Jackson-based JPC Design Construction’s request for a rezoning and permit for a $15 million travel center at I-20’s Exit 98 south of Soci
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. I-20 travel center on Newton planning board agenda Tuesday A site plan submitted to Newton County planners shows the location of the proposed travel center and future retail stores. - photo by Courtesy of Newton County
COVINGTON, Ga. A county commissioner says he will be among those opposing a controversial plan for a travel center and fast-food restaurants at I-20 and Georgia Hwy. 11 when the county planning commission considers it Tuesday night, Jan. 26.
District 1 Commissioner Stan Edwards said area residents have overwhelmingly opposed the proposal by Jackson-based Jones Petroleum for a travel center covering 19 acres of a 46-acre site.