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Upper Oconee Watershed Flood Map Revisions

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing revisions to its Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for the Upper Oconee Watershed.

The area generally affected in Newton County is east of Highway 11.

General information on this type of project ca...

Where to find COVID-19 Vaccines in Newton County

Newton County’s rate of COVID-19 cases continues to climb with 695 positive tests in the last two weeks as of Aug. 24.

Along with case numbers reaching close to the highest point since the pandemic (91 confirmed cases on Dec. 31, 2020), the FDA r...

Nominations open for Newton County Bicentennial Awards

Newton County is celebrating its 200^th anniversary all year long and the Newton County Bicentennial Committee is marking the occasion by recognizing local residents and businesses.

The Bicentennial Committee announces the Newton County Bicentennial Awards....

COVID-19 Testing Locations in Newton County

Newton County has seen an uptick in COVID-19 Cases since late July with recent numbers indicating there has been more than 500 cases in a two-week period.

The increase in numbers has caused both Newton County and the City of Covington to issue mask ordinan...

Bicentennial Leave a Legacy Brick Program

To commemorate Newton County’s 200^th birthday, the Newton County Bicentennial Committee invites you to leave your legacy for the next 200 years.

You can purchase a commemorative Leave a Legacy Brick to be placed at the newly named Bicentennial Pa...

LMIG Paving List

Newton County paves and resurfaces roads with funding from the General Fund, Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and, mainly the Georgia Deportment of Transportation's Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG).

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Latest Vaccine information

The Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale Health Department has opened a mass vaccine site in Newton County.

The site, located at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, 8100 Bob Williams Pkwy, Covington, GA 30014, is open for walk-ins Monday through Wednesday from 9 ...

Newton County's first Splash Pad

The Newton County Splash Pad, located at Denny Dobbs Park, 6244 Hwy 212, Covington, opens Saturday, May 29 at 10 a.m.

Children of all ages can cool off under a giant water bucket, run through fountains and water cannons every Tuesday through Saturday from ...

Adopt a Mile program

Any group can help make Newton County a cleaner community by utilizing the County’s Adopt a Mile program.

This program is a great service opportunity for businesses, civic clubs, fraternities, churches, scouts, school groups and families. All tha...

2021 Proclaimed to celebrate 200 years of Newton County

Newton County's 200th birthday has been acknowledge by the state and local governments with proclamations throughout the year 2021. Proclamations were read and presented to the Newton County Bicentennial Committee starting with Newton County&...

Code Enforcement Complaint

File an online complaint with the Code Enforcement Department. You can remain anonymous while detailing your issue.

Animal Services Accepting Donations

Newton County Animal Services is collecting donations to directly help animals in our shelter.