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Governor Brian Kemp issues statewide Shelter in Place Order

Governor Brian Kemp issued a statewide Shelter in Place order Thursday to stop the spread of COVID-19.

The order is effective from Friday, April 3, at 6 p.m. through Monday, April 13, at 11:59 p.m.

See the full order here.

All residence and visitors of the S...

Now accepting new building permit applications

The Newton County Development Services Department will begin accepting new Building Permit Applications online and via mail/courier effective April 6, 2020.

Only complete applications will be accepted. This completed checklist must accompany the applicatio...

Notice - Public Access to hearings

O.C.G.A. §15-11-700 provides that the general public shall be admitted to certain juvenile court proceedings.  During the current state of Judicial Emergency, the Newton County Juvenile Court is holding all essential hearings by video co...

Newton County closes offices March 20, continues limited services

NEWTON COUNTY, GA - To maintain the safety of the public and staff and acting in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Newton County is closing all non-essential government offices beginning 8 a.m. Friday March 20.

The Newton County Administration B...

Newton County adopt Shelter in Place Ordinance

The Newton County Board of Commissioners and Covington City Council passed joint resolutions Wednesday, March  23, issuing a shelter at home ordinance for residents of the Unincorporated Newton County and the City of Covington to try to prevent t...

What does Shelter in Place mean?

The intent of Newton County’s Shelter in Place ordinance is to ensure that the maximum number of people self-isolate in their place of residence to the maximum extent feasible, while enabling essential services to continue, to slow the spread of...

COVID-19 Drive Through Testing Available for Specific Individuals with Doctor Referral

On March 17, Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments opened a COVID-19 drive-through pilot site in Covington to test symptomatic (ill) front-line health care workers, first responders and high-risk, vulnerable populations.

The drive-throu...

Newton County measures for COVID-19

Newton County measures for COVID-19

As of March 26, 2020

Animal Services

Newton County Animal Services is suspending low priority/non emergency activity and responding to emergency and high priority calls only; reducing non-essential shelter intake and havin...

Development Services continues inspections, online submissions requested

As the Newton County government offices are closed from March 20 through April 13, the Department of Development Services will continue facilitating building inspections, re-inspection fees credit card payments, providing Certificates of Occupancy, answer...

Animal Services taking mitigating measures

NEWTON COUNTY, GA - Newton County Animal Services is taking measures to mitigate the short- and long-term effects of COVID-19 by following recommendations set forth by the National Animal Care and Control Association.

To minimize the number of new animals ...

Clerk of Superior Court Office modifications

NEWTON COUNTY, GA - To protect both public and office staff from possible spread of COVID-19 the Newton County Clerk of Superior Court’s office is modifying the delivery of some of its services.  The office remains open, however, to lim...

Juvenile Court open only for essential functions

Due to the Statewide Declaration of a Judicial Emergency, the Juvenile Court will remain open only for the handling of essential functions, mainly related to the detention of a child on delinquency charges or the removal of a child based on allegations of...

Gov. Kemp authorizes call of Ga National Guard for COVID-19

Governor Brian P. Kemp issued Executive Order 03.14.20.02 Saturday, March 14, authorizing Adjutant General Tom Carden - at the request of Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Homer Bryson - to call up as many as 2,000 Georgia Nation...

Presidential Preference Primary voting stopped

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Saturday March 14, that voting in the Presidential Preference Primary is postponed until May 19, 2020.

"Events are moving rapidly and my highest priority is protecting the health of our poll work...

Joint Statement from Newton County and Covington on COVID-19

City of Covington and Newton County officials met Thursday to create an action plan related to the COVID-19 virus Thursday.

The City and the County will work collaboratively and utilize all resources at their disposal to ensure normal operations and servic...

All Newton County Recreation Youth Athletics Cancelled

NEWTON COUNTY, GA - All Newton County Parks and Recreation Youth Athletics, including baseball and softball are cancelled until further notice.

Open Gym and the B.C. Crowell Cardio Fitness Studio at the Turner Lake Complex will be closed until further noti...

Presidential Preference Primary Early Voting Times

Early Voting for the 2020 Presidential Primary began on Monday, March 2, and will continue through Friday, March 20 in Newton County.

The Newton County Administration Building, 1113 Usher Street, Covington, Ga, is open for all days of the early voting peri...

Convenience Center hang tags to be $75 starting March 1

NEWTON COUNTY, GA -  The 2019-20 vehicle hang tags for the Newton County Trash Collection Convenience Centers will be reduced to $75 on March 1.

The Hang Tags have been reduced ahead of their annual expiration date of June 30. The hardship cost fo...

Join us for Newton County Government 101

The Newton County Government 101 allows Newton County residents a chance to learn about their local government. 

There are a total of six sessions, one a month, beginning in February and ending in July. Each session is on the first Thursday of eac...

Solid Waste Authority finishes 2020-23 Strategic Plan

Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority’s

Strategic Plan

2020 to 2023

Vision Statement:

What We Aspire To Be As A County (Long-Term)

 A financially responsible system wherein citizens reduce, recycle, and dispose of waste in...

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