Inoperable or damaged equipment and lack of adequate facilities and supplies to do the job were among the issues the county’s new coroner said she inherited after taking office Jan. 1.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Newton Democrats agree to be part of vote review panel required for runoff Had objected for weeks about GOP member s refusal to wear mask during process state law mandates for certification From left, Mike Hesterley of the Newton County Democratic Party, county elections board Chairman Phil Johnson and Leesha Jay of the Newton County Republican Party check ballots containing write-in votes Nov. 24 during a recount of the presidential election requested by President Donald Trump s campaign. - photo by Tom Spigolon
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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.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Newton County officially opens larger, upgraded animal shelter Sales tax proceeds, anonymous donor provided the funding Animal Services Director Cindy Wiemann cuts the ribbon to ceremonially open the upgraded and enlarged county animal shelter on Lower River Road as county elected leaders, staff members and members of animal rescue groups look on today, Dec. 9. - photo by Tom Spigolon
COVINGTON, Ga. Newton County Animal Services officially opened its expanded and renovated shelter Dec. 9 that doubled its space and seeks to improve the experience for those considering adopting a pet.