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NEWTON: Aldermen adopt budget, override veto

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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 06:00 AM

The Newton Board of Aldermen approved its fiscal year 2021 budget at its regular meeting Sept. 15 and overrode a veto of Mayor Murray Weems to eliminate late charges being applied to the city’s capital improvement fee.

The unusual election of 2020

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On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 04:54 PM

By now, all of our local municipalities have passed budgets for the upcoming year. And the way sales taxes have gone for most areas, cities may have to look for other sources of funding.

Carlois Walker pushes off Union defender Carlos Hickmon on his way to a big gain against Union. Walker finished with 213 yards rushing and two touchdowns. | Brent Maze/The Appeal

Walker leads to County to reversal of ‘19 game

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On Tue, 09/22/2020 - 04:31 PM

How much difference a year makes for the rivalry game between Newton County and Union.

After the Yellowjackets throttled the Cougars a year ago, the Cougars returned the favor, as Newton County dominated Union 28-7 Friday night in Decatur.

Aldermen, mayor fix $10k budget problem

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On Wed, 09/16/2020 - 06:00 AM

Board agrees to add sale of equipment to keep donations level, cut late charge on fee

Three charged in death of woman

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On Wed, 09/16/2020 - 06:00 AM

Three people are in custody after a Newton woman was killed Sunday morning at a home on Pecan Road.

The unusual election of 2020

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On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 01:30 PM

The 2020 presidential election has been unusual to say the least. The Republican side was as expected. No serious contenders challenged the sitting president, Donald Trump.

Three charged in death of Newton woman

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On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 06:05 PM

Three people are in custody after a Newton woman was killed Sunday at a home on Pecan Road.

Sheriff Joedy Pennington said the suspects were arrested in connection with the murder of Marian Roncali, 44.

Carlos Roncali, 46, was arrested and charged with kidnapping and capital murder.

Suspect charged in weekend shooting

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On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 03:50 PM

The Newton Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a shooting that occurred late Saturday night.

Former Newton officer hurt in on-duty crash

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On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 03:49 PM

A former Newton Police officer and Newton County Sheriff’s deputy was involved in a crash early morning Sept. 2 in Jasper County while responding to a call.

Hundreds enjoy Turkey Creek fireworks show

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On Wed, 09/09/2020 - 02:21 PM

Hundreds of people went to Turkey Creek Water Park on Saturday night to enjoy a patriotic fireworks show. The event drew visitors from outside the county along with numerous local residents. Above: the fireworks reflect off the cars that were parked in the field next to the lake at the park.

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