More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Commissioner: Board holding east Newton fire station funding 'hostage' Democrat members seek action on long-delayed projects in their districts COVINGTON, Ga. — The county’s new Public Facilities Authority indicated it may not allow a financing plan for a new east Newton fire station to move forward until projects Democratic members favored also were funded. Authority members on Tuesday, Jan. 19, voted 3-2 to delay action for 30 days on recommending the only funding source available for the planned Station No. 4 for Newton County Fire Services.