Newton County public meetings in 2024

Solid Waste Authority

The Solid Waste Management Authority will hold a regular meeting. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners considers a consent agenda containing multiple spending approvals, including a $933,000 ARPA agreement, fire department equipment purchases, and a grant application. New business items include a PTSD program for first responders, a neighborhood stabilization covenant release, and an aerial imagery contract. The board will also discuss ARPA obligations and a proposed annexation at 10835 Hazelbrand Road.

• Approval of ARPA funding agreement with Newton County Water & Sewerage Authority for $933,000
• Request to apply for FEMA firefighter grant ($155,498.08) for a heavy rescue truck
• Purchase of equipment for two reserve fire engines from North America Fire Equipment ($149,220 total)
• Contract with Lumenor for Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update ($392,500)
• Proposed annexation of parcel at 10835 Hazelbrand Road, Covington

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will meet to discuss a preliminary plat extension request and solar panels. The body is reviewing a request for a project at 3480 Fairview Rd.

• PP24-000009: Preliminary Plat extension request for Covington Creek Springs at 3480 Fairview Rd
• Discussion regarding solar panels across all districts

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority will review landfill tonnage and financial reports for September and October. The body will discuss equipment updates and the purchase of an articulating dump truck and used Public Works vehicles.

• Purchase of articulating dump truck and Public Works used vehicles
• Convenience Center recycling opportunity
• Bypass Road compactor update
• September and October landfill tonnage reports
• Executive session regarding real estate

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes a $1.28 million amendment for historic jail renovations, $270,000 in furniture contracts, and a $451,738 senior services contract, along with surplus vehicles and trailers. Public hearings are set for three future land use amendments, two rezoning requests, and four conditional use permits, including a convenience store with fuel pumps on Hwy 212 and a beer/liquor license for a restaurant. Final readings for four alcohol license changes are also on the agenda.

• Amendment 1 for Sunbelt Builders' Historic Jail Renovations at $1,275,958 (SPLOST 2023)
• Contract for CWC-furniture for Administrative Building and R.L. Cousins Center at $270,000 total (SPLOST 2023)
• Rezoning (REZ24-000007) of 13 S Hwy 212 to Highway Commercial for a convenience store with fuel pumps and three retail stores
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP24-000010) for beer, liquor, and spirits at 11230 Hwy 36 Suite E
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP24-000011) for a Family Life Center at 227 County Rd 229

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Newton County Board of Zoning Appeals holds a special called meeting on October 24, 2024, to consider one active variance request. A second petition for a roof-pitch variance was withdrawn by the applicant before the meeting. The remaining item seeks a 30-foot reduction in the impervious buffer at 115 Meadow Trl to build a residential pool.

• Variance VAR24-000013: reduce 150 ft impervious buffer to 120 ft for pool construction at 115 Meadow Trl (3.99 acres, A-R zoning)
• Withdrawn petition VAR24-000012: roof-pitch variance for manufactured home at 10182 Blackwell St

Board of Commissioners

This is a public notice for a One Water Meeting involving the Newton County Board of Commissioners, Covington City Council, and mayors of all municipalities. The meeting is scheduled for two dates: Monday, October 14 and Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Scott Emmons Facility. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific discussion items.

• Public notice only, no detailed agenda items provided

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss several land use amendments, conditional use permits, and plat extensions. These requests include changes for industrial use, childcare, and religious facilities.

• Request to amend FLUM from Commercial to Industrial at 1575 Access Rd
• Conditional use permit for a home occupation children’s daycare at 135 Betty Ann Ln
• Conditional use permit to serve alcohol in a restaurant at 11230 Hwy 36 Ste E
• Conditional use permit for a Family Life Center at 227 County Rd 229
• Preliminary Plat extension requests for Bailey Station (135 lots) and Covington Creek Springs

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Authority will discuss landfill tonnage reports, financial status for September, equipment updates, and convenience center operations. An executive session is scheduled for a real estate matter. The regular December meeting date is proposed to change to December 11.

• Recognition for Rodriquse Johnson International Roadeo
• September landfill tonnage reports
• Financial status for September of FY 2024
• Landfill equipment update
• Proposed December regular meeting date change to 12-11-24

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on zoning appeals and consider extending a moratorium on new residential development through August 2026. The consent agenda includes several grant approvals for fire services, juvenile court, sheriff's office, and senior transportation, as well as street light district petitions. New business items include a $600,000 change order for the Cornish Creek water facility upgrade and first readings of four alcohol license applications.

• Extension of moratorium on residential rezoning, preliminary plats, and temporary building permits through August 19, 2026 (R101524)
• Appeal of Planning Commission's denial of The Grand Reserve at Covington preliminary plat (15.33 acres on Brown Bridge Road)
• Appeal to reduce outdoor speaker setback from 250' to 175' at 4271 Salem Rd (CG zoned)
• Change order for $600,000 in additional testing/engineering for Cornish Creek 39.5 MGD upgrade
• Consent agenda includes $150,000 Kevin and Avonte Program grant for missing persons with dementia/developmental disabilities

Board of Commissioners

This is a public notice inviting Newton County Board of Commissioners, Covington City Council, and municipal mayors to a One Water Meeting. The meeting is set for two dates (October 14 and 22, 2024) at the Scott Emmons Facility. No specific agenda items are listed; the notice is purely procedural, announcing the meeting.

• One Water Meeting hosted by the One Water Team
• Two meeting dates: October 14 and October 22, 2024, both at 6:30 p.m.
• Location: Scott Emmons Facility, 10902 Baxalta Parkway, Social Circle, GA
• Attendees: Newton County Board of Commissioners, Covington City Council, and municipal mayors
• Contact: James Brown at 770-784-2125, Ext. 114

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a $600,000 change order for additional testing and engineering for the Cornish Creek 39.5 MGD upgrade, funded by ARPA. The agenda also includes a public zoning hearing on a future land use amendment to commercial on Piper Rd, a rezoning and conditional use permit for a convenience store with fuel pumps on Highway 212, and first readings for four alcohol license changes. Consent items include cancelling the November 19 and December 18 meetings, a $19,000 grant application for a fire training prop, and surplus equipment.

• Cornish Creek change order: $600,000 for phase one design of 39.5 MGD upgrade
• FLUM amendment to commercial (COM) on Piper Rd for office with fleet parking
• FLUM amendment to rural residential (RR) on Woodlawn Rd for subdivision
• Rezoning to highway commercial (CH) and conditional use permit for convenience store with fuel pumps at 13 S Hwy 212
• First reading for four alcohol license changes (BARAR 2536 Inc., Shell Foodmart, Circle K, Kroger)

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on several land-use petitions. Items include two future land use amendments, a rezoning for a convenience store with fuel pumps and retail, a related conditional use permit in the Alcovy Watershed, and two requests to place manufactured homes.

• Future land use amendment for 16.5 acres on Piper Rd from residential to commercial for office and fleet storage.
• Future land use amendment for 17.12 acres on Woodlawn Rd to rural residential for subdivision.
• Rezoning of 5.12 acres at 13 S Hwy 212 from AR to Highway Commercial for a convenience store with fuel pumps and three retail stores.
• Conditional use permit for the same convenience store property in the Alcovy Watershed.
• Two requests to place manufactured homes in A-R zoning: at 70 Conley Ditch Rd and 526 Dial Mill Rd.

Solid Waste Authority

This is a procedural meeting notice for the Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the notice.

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including a $374,501 engineering contract for the Fairview Road Multi-Use Trail and a $1,503,057 renewal of property and casualty insurance policies. A public hearing is scheduled for an ordinance amending the Development Impact Fee Ordinance and Fee Schedule. The board will also discuss the 911 Center design/build and streetlight requests for two subdivisions.

• Consent: $374,501 agreement with Thomas & Hutton Engineering for Fairview Road Multi-Use Trail (80% federal ARC grant, 20% SPLOST)
• Consent: $1,503,057 renewal of property & casualty insurance policies for 2024-2025
• Public hearing on Ordinance O-091724 to amend Chapter 34 Impact Fee Ordinance and fee schedule
• Discussion of Resolution R-091724 for updated Capital Improvement Element (CIE) report
• Streetlight requests for LoJohnville Estates Subdivision (District 3) and Kingfisher Walk – River Walk Subdivision (District 5)

The Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance amending the county's development impact fee schedule, increasing fees to 40% with an effective date of November 1, 2024. The board also approved a $374,501.27 engineering contract for the Fairview Road Multi-Use Trail and awarded a design/build contract for the new 911 center to Sunbelt Builders. A motion to support a $5,000 fireworks display at the courthouse Christmas lighting died for lack of a second.

• Approved impact fee increase to 40%, effective Nov. 1, 2024 (4-1, Henderson opposed)
• Approved $374,501.27 engineering contract with Thomas & Hutton for Fairview Road Multi-Use Trail (5-0)
• Awarded 911 center design/build RFQ to Sunbelt Builders (5-0)
• Approved resolution R-091724 for CIE updated report (5-0)
• Approved street light petition R091724A for LoJohnville Estates Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved street light petition R091724B for Kingfisher Walk – River Walk Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including property/casualty insurance renewal at $1,503,057 (5-0)
• Motion to support $5,000 fireworks display at courthouse lighting died for lack of a second

Solid Waste Authority

The Authority will review landfill tonnage and remaining capacity reports for Harbin. Members will discuss updates regarding convenience centers, landfill equipment, and roll-off truck radios. The meeting includes a bid review for a Bypass Road compactor.

• Bypass Road compactor bid
• Harbin remaining capacity report
• July and August landfill tonnage reports
• Roll-off truck radios update
• Executive session regarding real estate

The Newton County Solid Waste Authority approved upgrading landfill radios to the new county communication system at a cost of $16,241.32, and authorized the Solid Waste Manager to negotiate with County Purchasing for the best deal on compactors for the Bypass Road Convenience Center. The board also approved the agenda and minutes, and heard reports on tonnage, finances, equipment, and landfill capacity.

• Approved radio system upgrade to new county system ($16,241.32) (unanimous)
• Authorized manager to negotiate compactor purchase for Bypass Road Convenience Center (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 7-17-24 meeting (Hanna abstained)

Solid Waste Authority

This is the public notice for the regular meeting of the Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority on September 11, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural information with no specific items for decision or discussion.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed on the agenda; it is purely procedural.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to review updates to the Unified Development Ordinance. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Impact Fee Ordinance and an update on impact fees.

• Unified Development Ordinance update
• Impact Fee Ordinance and Impact Fee update
• Executive session regarding pending litigation and real estate acquisition

The Newton County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting to receive updates on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and Impact Fee Ordinance. No formal decisions were made; the board heard presentations from consultants and staff, discussed impact fee amounts and schedules, and entered executive session for pending litigation/real estate acquisition. The meeting adjourned without any votes on the substantive items.

• Entered executive session for pending litigation/real estate acquisition (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including several public works contracts and a public hearing for zoning changes. The most significant item is a $861,146.64 professional services agreement for widening Brown Bridge Road. Other items include a $500,000 Safe Streets for All grant agreement and a request to rezone two parcels to allow a children's day care center.

• Public Works: $861,146.64 professional services agreement with Atlas Technical Consultants for widening Brown Bridge Road
• Public Works: $500,000 Safe Streets for All grant agreement with FHWA (20% local match from ARPA)
• Public Works: Letter of Support for proposed roundabout at SR 162 & SR 162 Connector
• Zoning public hearing: Rezoning of 12710 & 12720 Brown Bridge Rd from R-3 to O-I for a children's day care center (Planning Commission approved 5-0)
• Sheriff's Office: Apply for $18,000 Georgia Gang Activity Grant (CAP)

The Board unanimously approved a modification to remove the sidewalk requirement for phase 2 of the Lyndhurst subdivision, a rezoning and conditional use permit to expand a daycare center on Brown Bridge Rd, and a conditional use permit for a special events facility on Salem Rd. All consent agenda items were approved, including grants and contracts. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including Sheriff's Office grant application, Fire Services medical director agreement, SS4A grant agreement, roundabout letter of support, Brown Bridge Rd engineering contract, surplus declaration, and meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved MOD24-000002 to remove sidewalk condition for Lyndhurst phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved REZ24-000008 to rezone 12710 and 12720 Brown Bridge Rd to O-I for daycare expansion (5-0)
• Approved CUP24-000008 for commercial daycare center at 12710 and 12720 Brown Bridge Rd (5-0)
• Approved CUP24-000007 for special events facility at 3229 Salem Rd (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will hold a special called meeting to make recommendations on several rezoning, conditional use permit, and plat requests. Items include a request to reduce outdoor speaker distance from 250 to 175 feet for a commercial property at 4271 Salem Rd, a rezoning to allow a children's day care center at 12710/12720 Brown Bridge Rd, and a conditional use permit for a special events facility at 3229 Salem Rd. The commission will also consider a final plat revision and a 90-day extension for a preliminary plat for 81 lots. An update on the Unified Development Ordinance rewrite is also on the agenda.

• Reduce outside speaker distance for commercial property at 4271 Salem Rd (GPS Hospitality) from 250' to 175'
• Rezone 0.67 and 1.08 acres at 12710/12720 Brown Bridge Rd from R-3 to O-I for a children's day care center (John Nix)
• Conditional use permit for the same properties to allow use of existing residence as a classroom
• Conditional use permit to operate a special events facility at 3229 Salem Rd (Shondell Allison)
• Final plat revision to subdivide 7.03 acres at 838 County Rd 229 into three lots (Anderson Signature Homes)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Newton County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a special called meeting on August 22, 2024, to hear two variance/appeal requests. One applicant requests withdrawal of a flag-lot variance. The board will decide on a variance to reduce a manufactured home's roof pitch and an appeal of a denied temporary building permit extension.

• Withdrawal requested: VAR24-000010, 50 Meadow Trl, variance to extend flag lot beyond 300 ft.
• VAR24-000011: 70 Conley Ditch Rd, variance to change manufactured home roof pitch from 5:12 to 4:12.
• APP24-000004: 96 West Lake Dr, appeal of administrative denial of temporary building permit extension.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the suspension of Chairman Marcello Banes from four different authorities and his request for defense against criminal charges. The meeting includes a public zoning hearing and a proposed emergency moratorium on residential rezonings and preliminary plats.

• Proposed emergency moratorium on new residential rezonings, preliminary plats, and temporary building permits
• FY24 and FY25 Budget Amendments for infrastructure and capital needs
• Sunbelt Builders Amendment #3 for Spring Hill Park construction: $19,059.00
• FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant for alarms and materials: $33,357.14
• Zoning appeal for Dobbs Landing preliminary plat extension at N Crowell Rd

Solid Waste Authority

The Solid Waste Management Authority will hold a regular meeting. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and lists no specific items for decision or discussion.

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will vote on opting into a new national opioid settlement with Kroger, approve contracts for turf renovations ($77,145) and materials testing ($100,000/year), revise procurement policy, and hold a public hearing on zoning appeals and overlay tier changes for properties on Salem Road and Access Road.

• Opt-in to new national opioid settlement with Kroger, deadline 8/13/2024
• Appeal APP24-000002 for The Grand Reserve at Covington preliminary plat on Brown Bridge Road
• Rezoning REZ24-000005 at 1575 Access Rd from OI to CG (0.8 acres)
• Three overlay tier changes on Salem Rd from Tier 1 Residential to Tier 3 Town Center (applicant John Nix, parcels 13-55, 13-57A, 13-57)
• Consent agenda: $77,145 amendment for City Pond & Turner Lake turf renovations (Sports Fields, Inc.) and $100,000/year contract with Matrix Engineering Group for materials testing

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to adopt the 2024 millage rate. The meeting is open to the public.

• Adoption of the 2024 millage rate

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to discuss the 2024 millage rate. No other agenda items are listed.

• Public hearing on the 2024 millage rate

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 millage rate, which sets the property tax rate. The hearing is scheduled for July 23, 2024, with sessions at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse Commissioners Boardroom.

• Public hearing on the 2024 millage rate for property taxes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several requests for overlay tier changes on Salem Road and a conditional use permit for an in-home daycare. The body will also consider a preliminary plat for a 19-lot subdivision on Campbell Road.

• Three requests by John Nix to change overlay tiers from Salem Tier 1 Residential to Salem Tier 3 Town Center at 4031, 4009, and 3997 Salem Rd
• Conditional use permit request for an in-home daycare at 135 Bermuda Run Dr
• Rezoning request for 5.3 acres at 1156 Woodlawn Rd from Agricultural to Rural Estates (request to withdraw)
• Preliminary plat for Campbell Ridge Subdivision on Campbell Rd featuring 19 single family lots

Solid Waste Authority

The Authority will discuss landfill operations, including equipment updates and blower repairs. The meeting includes a review of June tonnage reports and financial status for the fiscal year. Members will also address the reorganization of Keep Newton Beautiful.

• Keep Newton Beautiful reorganization
• D6T undercarriage and landfill compactor updates
• Convenience Center building upgrades
• Harbin Task Order and Remaining Capacity Report
• June Landfill Tonnage Reports

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on four rezoning and permit requests, including two planned developments. The body will also review a year-end budget amendment and several departmental contracts.

• Rezoning requests for planned developments at Hwy. 278 & Hwy. 142 (158 acres) and 11101 Hwy. 278 (93 acres)
• Conditional Use Permit request for a dog kennel at 1135 Bethany Road
• Overlay Tier change request for Brown Bridge Road from Salem Tier 1 to Salem Tier 3
• Sheriff's Office contract amendment for water heaters and refrigeration totaling $49,933.50
• Recreation Department contracts for umpire and referee services totaling $149,425

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several requests for approval under the consent agenda. These include a grant application for the Sheriff's Office and an IT contract for email cloud solutions. The board will also review a mutual aid agreement update with Butts County.

• $502,458 purchase of articulating compactor for Solid Waste Authority
• $150,000 grant application for the Sheriff's Office Kevin & Avonte Program
• Daston Corp contract for Email Cloud Solutions starting at $18,000 in Year 1
• Update to Mutual Aid Agreement between Newton County and Butts County
• Appointment of Cynthia Butler to the Animal Services Board

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will hold a special called meeting on July 1, 2024. The agenda includes rezoning requests for planned developments in District 5 and an overlay tier change in District 2. The commission will also review a permit for a kennel and solar panel applications.

• Rezoning of approximately 158 acres at Hwy 278 & Hwy 142 to C.O.R.D-PRC
• Rezoning of approximately 93 acres at 11101 HWY 278 to C.O.R.D-PRC
• Overlay tier change for Brown Bridge Rd from Salem Tier 1 to Salem Tier 3 Town Center
• Conditional use permit for a kennel at 1135 Bethany Rd
• Solar panel applications for various applicants in all districts

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal regarding the preliminary plat for Point Grand at Crowell Rd. The request seeks to appeal a Planning Commission decision to approve the mixed-use development. The project involves 216 multifamily units and commercial spaces on 26.58 acres.

• Appeal of preliminary plat for Point Grand at Crowell Rd (APP24-000003)
• Proposed mixed-use development with 216 multifamily units and commercial spaces

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding funding for county appropriations and the temporary continuation of the 2024 fiscal year budget.

• Adoption of FY25 Budget (Resolution R062524)
• Adoption of Funding for Newton County Appropriations (Resolution R062524A)
• Temporary continuation of the 2024 Fiscal Year Budget

Planning Commission

The commission will consider rezoning requests and an amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding temporary buildings. Two petitions for large-scale residential developments were requested to be tabled until July 1, 2024. Other items include a permit for an ambulance service and a request to extend a preliminary plat.

• Rezoning of 2.83 acres at 1575 Access Rd to General Commercial
• Conditional use permit for an ambulance service at 91119 East Metro Pkwy
• Special use permit at 4271 Salem Rd to reduce speaker distance from residential districts
• Zoning ordinance amendment regarding temporary buildings
• Extension of the Dobbs Landing preliminary plat on N Crowell Rd

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority will review May tonnage reports and financial status for FY 2024. The agenda includes discussions regarding Harris Trucking, landfill equipment updates, and a Request for Proposals for a landfill compactor.

• May Landfill Tonnage Reports
• Financial Status for May 2024
• Landfill Compactor RFP
• CAT 140G Motor Grader update
• Harris Trucking discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several contract amendments for county facilities and parks. The meeting also includes decisions on various grants and service contracts for Superior and Juvenile Courts. Additionally, public hearings are scheduled for specific zoning requests.

• Amendment for R.L. Cousins Center construction totaling $7,015,300
• $222,247.72 contract with ViewPoint Health for Adult Drug Court services
• $242,138 contract for Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update
• Zoning request for office and fleet parking at 90 Almon Road
• $57,539.75 utility relocation agreement for Harold Dobbs Road

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The meeting is open to the public.

• Public Hearing for the FY25 Budget

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting. The purpose of this meeting is the presentation of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Presentation of the FY25 Proposed Budget

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review several contract renewals, including emergency alert systems and veterinary services. They will also consider a large road funding request and an annexation request from the City of Porterdale.

• Annexation of 390.51 acres near Brown Bridge Road for residential development
• $350,237.04 HVAC mechanical contract for the Sheriff's Office
• $265,872.00 construction agreement for City Pond Park restroom renovations
• $1,884,420.26 project list submission for GDOT road funding
• $58,577.19 renewal for the EMA CodeRed alert warning system

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two variance applications. These requests seek relief from specific zoning and building requirements for properties in District 1.

• VAR24-000008: Request for relief from 5:12 roof pitch for a manufactured home parsonage at 5325 Hwy 81 S
• VAR24-000009: Request to allow a flag lot with an access portion greater than 300 ft at 1549 McDonald Rd

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority is meeting to review April landfill tonnage and financial status for FY 2024, along with updates on landfill equipment and the convenience center. They will also discuss the spring free tire disposal day on May 25 and set a date for the fall event, plus consider suspending FY 2024 hang tag sales. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and citizen comments, with an executive session for personnel and real estate matters.

• April landfill tonnage reports
• Financial status for Solid Waste for Month 10 (April) of FY 2024
• Discussion of Spring Free Tire Disposal Day, May 25, and setting date for Fall Free Tire Disposal Day
• FY 2024 Hang Tag Sale Suspension
• Landfill equipment and compactor updates

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Newton County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider three variance applications. The requests involve lot access lengths and the reduction of stream riparian buffers.

• VAR24-000003: Request to allow lot access portion to exceed 300 ft at Hwy 212 Covington
• VAR24-000006: Request to reduce stream buffer from 150 ft at 552 Island Shoals Rd
• VAR24-000007: Request to reduce 150 ft riparian buffer of a stream at 1122 Newton Factory Bridge Rd

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on rezoning, future land use map amendments, and conditional use permit petitions. The agenda includes two large rezoning requests for planned developments, a preliminary plat for a mixed-use project, and several smaller requests. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which will consider them on May 7th.

• Rezoning of 158 acres at Hwy 278 & Hwy 142 from A-R to C.O.R.D-PRC for a planned development (REZ24-000002)
• Rezoning of 93 acres at 11101 Hwy 278 (Morgan Farms) from AR to C.O.R.D-PRC for a planned development (REZ24-000001)
• Preliminary plat for Point Grand at Crowell Rd: 26.58 acres with 216 multifamily units and commercial spaces (PP24-000004)
• Rezoning of 47.13 acres on Fincher Rd from A to RE to subdivide for heirs (REZ24-000004)
• Conditional use permits for a manufactured home parsonage at 5325 Hwy 81 S and a special events facility at 1875 Hwy 142 (CUP24-000004, CUP24-000005)

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority is meeting to approve minutes, review landfill tonnage and financial reports, and discuss the FY 2025 budget. The agenda also includes updates on equipment, a free tire disposal day, and a grant for a convenience center. Citizen comments are limited to five minutes per person.

• Approval of minutes from Feb 15 and Mar 13 meetings
• February and March landfill tonnage reports
• FY 2025 budget discussion
• Free Tire Disposal Day on May 25
• RWD Grant and Convenience Center update

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to discuss the FY2025 budget. The public is invited to attend.

• FY2025 budget discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular meeting on April 16, 2024. They will consider a consent agenda with appointments, a fire safety grant, and road funding resolutions, plus discussion items including a software contract renewal and a final reading for an alcohol license. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Child Abuse Month and presentations from local organizations.

• Appointment of Anthony Henderson to Planning Commission, District 4, term expiring Dec 31, 2024
• Accept $750 grant from Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition for fire services
• Approve resolutions for ARC grant applications to widen Brown Bridge Road
• Approve letter of support for Hwy. 278 CID Project Phase I (PI #0018009)
• Renew Bonfire contract for $12,948/year; final reading for alcohol license at Salem Food & Gas, 3538 Salem Road

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget work session to discuss the FY2025 budget. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at the Historic Courthouse in Covington.

• FY2025 budget discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $2.7 million contract amendment for turf renovations at the City Pond and Turner Lake softball complex, funded by SPLOST 23. They will also discuss several zoning requests, including a denied rezoning for a truck repair facility, and consider amendments to ordinances on temporary power and impact fees.

• Approve $2,739,249 amendment for Sports Fields, Inc. turf renovation at City Pond & Turner Lake softball complex
• Approve $15,000 amendment to Task Order 8 for Yellow River Trail project management
• Rezone 4331 Hwy 138 to Highway Commercial for office with fleet parking and truck repair (denied by Planning Commission)
• Consider conditional use permit for commercial day care center at 2626 Hwy 212
• First reading of alcohol license for Salem Food & Gas at 3538 Salem Road

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners is holding two budget workshops to discuss the FY2025 budget. The meetings are open to the public and will take place on March 27 and 28, 2024, at the Historic Courthouse in Covington.

• FY2025 budget discussions
• Public invited to attend

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners is holding two public budget workshops to discuss the FY2025 budget. The sessions take place on March 27 and 28, 2024, at the Historic Courthouse in Covington. The public is invited to attend.

• FY2025 budget workshops on March 27-28, 2024
• Location: Historic Courthouse, Commissioner's Boardroom, 1124 Clark Street, Covington, GA
• Public invited to attend

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss updates to the Development Impact Fees Ordinance and Impact Fees Schedule. This is a discussion session, not a final decision meeting, and the public is invited to attend.

• Discussion of Impact Fee Ordinance update
• Discussion of Impact Fee Schedule update

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 26, 2024, to consider several rezoning, conditional use permit, and future land use map amendment petitions, as well as amendments to the permit administrative procedures and development impact fee ordinances. The meeting is advisory; final decisions will be made by the Board of Commissioners on April 2, 2024.

• CUP24-000002: Office with fleet parking at 90 Almon Road, 11.45 acres, CH zoning, Almon Overlay Tier 2
• REZ24-000003: Rezone 5.11 acres at 4331 Hwy 138 from AR to CH for office with fleet parking
• CUP24-000001: Conditional use permit for office with fleet parking at 4331 Hwy 138
• CUP24-000003: Commercial day care center at 2626 Hwy 212, 2 acres, CG zoning
• AMD24-001 and AMD24-002: Amendments to the 2014 Permit Administrative Procedures Control Ordinance (Section 8 – Inspections) and the Development Impact Fee Ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will hear presentations on the jail recidivism rate and mental health needs, an E911 center update, and the February financial report. The board will also consider two appeals of denied preliminary plats for residential developments, plus several consent agenda items including grants and a road maintenance agreement.

• Appeal of denied preliminary plat for Towns at Yellow River, 28.16 acres at 730 & 740 North Crowell Rd
• Appeal of denied preliminary plat for The Grand Reserve at Covington, 15.33 acres on Brown Bridge Road
• Resolution/Change Order #1 with CPL Architects for Development Services consultant, contract not to exceed $340,000
• Fire Services to accept $1,000 Publix grant and apply for $35,000 FEMA grant for safety materials
• Agreement with GDOT for mowing/maintenance at SR 162 & SR 212 roundabout, $4,000 annually

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss two items: an update to the Impact Fee Schedule and a CIE (likely Capital Improvements Element) update. This is a discussion session, not a voting meeting, and the public is invited to attend.

• Impact Fee Schedule Update
• CIE Update

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority is holding a public information open house to present landfill improvement projects. The meeting includes introductions, a presentation by Harbin Engineering, and a question period, followed by closing remarks.

• Public information open house on landfill improvement projects
• Presentation by Harbin Engineering
• Question and answer session with Matthew Dolan
• Held at Spring Hill United Methodist Church, 1228 Highway 162, Covington, GA

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a zoning appeal for a dog kennel, and will consider several contracts and agreements, including a mental health co-responder MOU, a GPS purchase, and an irrigation contract. The agenda also includes consent items and reports.

• Appeal APP23-000005: request to reduce setback from 500 to 441 ft (east) and 261 ft (west) for dog kennel at 1135 Bethany Rd, 23.23 acres
• MOU with View Point Health for co-responder on mental health/drug calls, $96,207 annually
• Yancey Brothers Company Proposal 24-12 for Dozer Control and Rover GPS, $116,164 from 2017 SPLOST
• Outdoor Professional Services contract for irrigation at Stone Road Park, $63,580
• Resolution R030524 naming Christopher Davis and Kara Hooks as Probate Court solicitors, $2,000 monthly

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss a proposed 911 center. The public is invited to attend.

• Discussion of proposed 911 center

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Feb 27, 2024, to consider rezoning, a future land use map amendment, and conditional use permit petitions. The agenda includes two large rezoning requests for planned developments along Hwy 278, a home daycare application, a preliminary plat for a mixed-use development, and a discussion on solar panels. The Commission will make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which will decide on March 5, 2024.

• AUP24-000003: Home daycare for 6 or fewer children at 55 Tara Way, Covington (0.59 acres, R-1 zoning)
• REZ24-000001: Rezone 93 acres at 11101 Hwy 278 (Morgan Farms) from AR to C.O.R.D-PRC for planned development (Inline Communities, LLC)
• REZ24-000002: Rezone 158 acres at Hwy 278 & Hwy 142 from A-R to C.O.R.D-PRC for planned development (Ed Hunter)
• PP24-000004: Preliminary plat for Point Grand at Crowell Rd, 26.586 acres, 216 multifamily units and commercial spaces on N Crowell Rd
• Discussion on solar panels in all districts

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two variance applications. These requests seek exceptions to standard zoning rules regarding lot access and perimeter buffers.

• VAR24-000002: Request to allow lot access greater than 300 ft at 50 McDonald Rd & Henderson Mill Rd
• VAR24-000001: Request to reduce perimeter buffers and waive sidewalks at 180 Snapping Shoals Rd & Hwy 212

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will consider approving applications for four FY25 accountability court grants (drug, mental health, family treatment, and juvenile behavioral health courts), each requiring a 15% county match. They will also hear updates on ARPA programming, review a proposed amendment to the ARPA consulting agreement, and conduct a final reading for a Shell Food Mart alcohol license at 5870 Salem Road.

• Adult Felony Drug Court grant application (CACJ, 15% match, due Feb 29)
• Resource Court (Mental Health) grant application, $308,719 estimate, 15% match
• Family Treatment Court grant application (15% match)
• Juvenile Behavioral Health Court grant application (15% match)
• Final reading: Shell Food Mart, 5870 Salem Road, Covington (District 2)

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority is meeting to discuss and decide on several operational and financial items, including the FY 2025 budget presentation, landfill tonnage reports, and financial status. The agenda also includes proposals for equipment replacement, a GPS recommendation, a second scale, and a reduced hang tag fee starting in March. The meeting will also cover public outreach plans, a free tire disposal day, and a strategic plan update.

• FY 2025 Budget Presentation
• Landfill Equipment Replacement Schedule and Compactor Update
• Equipment GPS Recommendation
• Second Scale Proposal
• Reduced Hang Tag Fee, Starting March

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including a contract for the Historic Jail project, a property exchange with Gaither's Church, an intergovernmental agreement for 911 radio expansion, and a conservation zoning decision for Twin Rivers Subdivision. They will also consider alcohol license renewals and accept a small grant for naloxone.

• Award $56,500 contract to Sunbelt CM Design Build for Historic Jail project, funded by 2011 SPLOST
• Approve property exchange with Gaither's Church: County gives 3026 Henderson Mill Rd and 10 Digby Rd, receives 2863 Henderson Mill Rd
• Approve intergovernmental agreement with Newton County School System for 911 radio expansion, no cost to county
• Accept conservation easement for Twin Rivers Subdivision instead of fee simple title to avoid maintenance obligations
• Accept $3,250 FY24 COSSAP Naloxone grant from Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Planning Commission

The Newton County Planning Commission is meeting to consider several development-related petitions, including a future land use map amendment, preliminary plats for subdivisions, a plat extension, and solar panel requests. The agenda includes both rezoning and subdivision proposals that will be discussed and potentially recommended to the Board of Commissioners.

• FLU23-000008: Request to amend FLUM from RES to COM at 4760 Hwy 162 S, 8.99 acres, applicant Mark Patrick
• PP23-000005: Preliminary plat for Grand Reserve at Covington, 15.33 acres, 107 lots on Brown Bridge Road
• PP23-000006: Preliminary plat for Towns at Yellow River Subdivision, 28.16 acres, 96 townhouse lots at 730 North Crowell Rd
• PP24-000001: Request to extend preliminary plat for 90 days for 81 lots at 4864 Salem Rd, Sears Cir (Arbor FKA Crescent Place)
• Solar panels: Various applicants

Solid Waste Authority

The Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority is meeting to discuss routine operational matters, including December landfill tonnage reports, financial status for the first half of FY 2024, and a landfill equipment update. They will also consider purchasing a 2018 Ram 4500 truck, a minor modification to the landfill tarp, and a recycling grant from the EPD. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a draft 2024 meeting schedule.

• December Landfill Tonnage Reports
• Financial Status for Solid Waste for Month 6 (December) of FY 2024
• 2018 Ram 4500 Truck Purchase
• Landfill Tarp Minor Modification
• EPD's Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will consider several grant applications, contracts, and road projects, including a $1.5 million FEMA fire grant, a $610,987.87 audio-visual contract for courtrooms, and a $1.98 million road resurfacing list. They will also hear a zoning appeal for a dog kennel and hold a final reading for a CVS alcohol license.

• Approve application for FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant ($1.5M, 10% match)
• Approve $610,987.87 contract with Conference Technologies for courtroom audio-visual (ARPA funded)
• Approve $98,777 contract for Juvenile Court counseling services
• Approve $70,000 design amendment and $38,513 easement purchase for Yellow River Trail
• Approve $1,978,083.69 road resurfacing list for GDOT LMIG funding

Board of Commissioners

The Newton County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including two annexation requests, a resolution setting 2024 election qualifying fees, and a $994,800 contract for restoring Cricket Frog Trail over Alcovy River. They will also vote on additional network storage, a personnel hearing officer nomination, and alcohol license renewals.

• Contract with Excellere Construction, LLC for Cricket Frog Trail restoration over Alcovy River, $994,800, funded by SPLOST/Impact Fees/Newton Trails
• Annexation of 3.41 acres off Old Atlanta Hwy & north of I-20 for RV Park extension (City of Covington)
• Annexation of 2.98 acres on Sewell Rd to create two lots (City of Mansfield)
• Resolution R010924 setting qualifying fees for 2024 election (time-sensitive Jan 10)
• Additional network storage for Information Systems, $14,415.06