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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Newton government, utility agency partner to back bonds for new business park Industrial recruiters say they will work to bring companies to a new business park of a quality similar to those in nearby Stanton Springs, where Facebook s new data center is nearing completion. - photo by Tom Spigolon
COVINGTON, Ga. Two county governing agencies have agreed to back financing for development of a new business park in Newton’s northeast corner.
The Newton County Board of Commissioners and the county Water & Sewerage Authority approved an intergovernmental agreement early this week to share the responsibility for guaranteeing $16.1 million in bonds for purchase of undeveloped land at I-20 and U.S. Highway 278 to establish Stanton Grove business park.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Confusion about vote leads to rejection of Newton shooting range plan Could have started process of allowing ranges in many rural areas of county Newton County Historic Courthouse - Mason Wittner | The Covington News
COVINGTON, Ga. Commissioners nearly began the process of allowing outdoor shooting ranges in most rural parts of the county but ultimately were unable to approve it after one apparent supporter was confused by what she was voting on.
The Newton Board of Commissioners deadlocked on a 2-2 vote that effectively denied a Lithia Springs-based gun club’s request to amend the county zoning ordinance to allow outdoor gun shooting facilities in areas zoned AR-Agricultural Residential.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Newton board narrowly OKs plan for temp workers to pick up roadside trash Also approves 30-day moratorium on new zoning applications to overhaul regulations Newton County Historic Courthouse - Mason Wittner | The Covington News
COVINGTON, Ga. County commissioners narrowly voted to use savings from budgeted jobs left unfilled to create crews of temporary workers to pick up roadside trash.
Commissioners voted 3-2 on Jan. 19 to transfer $200,000 in funds that Finance Director Brittany White said were budgeted for positions not filled by the anticipated hiring dates.
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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.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Commissioner says bond holdup also affects north Oxford station
COVINGTON, Ga. District 1 County Commissioner Stan Edwards says he wanted to clarify some information regarding the county Public Facilities Authority s delay in approving bond financing for the planned Fire Station 4 in east Newton including the effect it will have on other stations. Without addressing the political tactics used during the (Authority s) meeting Tuesday I will provide some history and perspective relating to station 4’s current disposition and how it impacts the entire county’s safety. Station 8 will be addressed to an extent as well. Edwards said in a prepared release.