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The next step: Three BOE members ending their terms
This month two long-standing school board members will say goodbye to leadership positions in a school system where they have helped make decisions for nearly a decade.
SPLOST tensions remain high for BOC
The current proposed SPLOST projects list doesn't have full support of the Board of Commissioners.
AP: Newton makes most stressed list
Newton County is one of the 20 most economically stressed counties in the country, according to The Associated Press Economic Stress Index.
Students face sex charges in bus incident
Two Newton County School System students face criminal charges after they allegedly had sexual contact with a female student on a school bus.
Encouraging safety
The Newton County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit visited the three Newton County high schools Wednesday afternoon to hand out hundreds of coupons for free Chick-fil-A sandwiches to students, staff, parents and other drivers who were wearing their safety belts.
Fire officials urge locals to use caution with holiday decorations
The Newton County Fire Service is reminding residents of the dangers of home fires, which historically increase during the holiday season and periods of extreme cold weather. This year, both risks seem to be prevalent and warnings are being issued.
