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Newton County boasts diverse natural, cultural, and historic resources within 35 miles of Atlanta. Each of Newton’s five municipalities has a distinct personality, all with southern, small town charm.
Culturally, Newton County is blessed with beautiful antebellum architecture, tree lined streets, a vibrant town square and a courthouse constructed in the Second Empire Style, said by some to be one of the most beautiful in the state; the symbol and “heart” of the county.
Samples of the natural beauty of the region include three rivers- the Alcovy, Yellow and South Rivers come together at Lake Jackson and are the head waters for the Ocmulgee River. Verdant and picturesque farms; Lake Varner, one of the best fishing reservoirs in Georgia; and Factory Shoals Park with beautiful shoals, camping, and the historic ruins of one of the original mill village.
The Newton County Area offers abundant quality higher education opportunities for every path from technical and trade to graduate programs.
With immediate access to Interstate 20 from the majority of our Industrial Parks, you have access to the ports, all the southeastern states and the world via Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, all within a day.
A FEMA disaster recovery center is open in Newton County providing one-on-one assistance to people directly affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business…
Read More »Newton County Superior Court Clerk’s office in conjunction with the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA) is pleased to offer the Filing Activity Notification System (FANS), providing Georgia citizens with tools…
Read More »Parts of Newton County received severe damage due to a storm that came through the area Thursday, Jan. 12. The storm brought high winds and reports of an unconfirmed tornado to the southern part of the County, leaving a trail of debris. If you…
Read More »NEWTON COUNTY, GA -For the first time in Newton County’s history, spay and neuter surgeries were done at the Newton County Animal Services Shelter, located at 210 Lower River Road Wednesday. Dec. 28. The surgery itself, first done on…
Read More »Newton County received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award was given to Newton County for its Annual Comprehensive…
Read More »Newton County is updating its Comprehensive Plan for 2023-2028 and your input is critical. The public is encouraged to fill out our survey to help plan for our future by clicking hereComprehensive Plan Survey ends Dec. 16. The survey is open until…
Read More »Newton County will be helping spread the Holiday cheer during Thursday’s Lighting of the Square, Nov. 17. Visitors can receive warm apple cider and cookies outside the Courthouse before coming inside to view the historic building decorated…
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