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Marty Morgan: Newton Needs Revenue
By MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Thu,08/21/25-2:00PM , 790 Reads
In the August 5 City of Newton Mayoral and Board of Aldermen meeting, officials discussed a couple of topics that was sure to make life whole lot more fun for themselves: the need to raise water rates and a need to update zoning due to a business interest from an adult store.
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Photo By Marty Morgan © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. | Fire ransacked the South Decatur Mercantile early Thursday morning, destroying the favored eatery.

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Decatur: South Decatur Mercantile Destroyed by Fire
By MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Thu,08/21/25-1:41PM , 12,397 Reads
A popular Decatur restaurant was destroyed by fire early Thursday morning.
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The Newton County Board of Supervisors introduced a proposed ordinance banning the use, purchase, possession, distribution, and sale of Kratom within the county.

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Newton Board of Supervisors: County Officials Introduce Ordinance Banning Kratom
By MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Wed,08/20/25-6:00PM , 2,139 Reads
An ordinance banning the use, purchase, possession, distribution, and sale of Kratom within the county was introduced by the Newton County Board of Supervisors during their regularly called meeting on Aug. 4.
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Boxing: “Quick Man” Williams Wins by KO
By MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Wed,08/20/25-4:00PM , 5,106 Reads
Newton’s Quwan “Quick Man” Williams, right, defeated his opponent, Dewayne “Mufasa” Lewis, by knockout in the second round of their Bout Time Brawlin’ match in Philadelphia on Saturday, Aug. 16. Pictured with “Quick Man” Williams is his brother/manager Dominique Williams.

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Chance of Rain: 30%
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