Due to the large number of applications we receive, we will respond directly to your application if it matches a current job posting and if you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process. For more information please email the HR department . ( Applicant - Newton County )

Your application materials are subject to a screening process conducted by Human Resources and / or the hiring department. Should you be chosen for an interview, you will be contacted directly. For more information please email the HR department . ( Applicant - Newton County )

Currently, we do not accept application via fax or email. You may deliver your application in person or mail it to our office. For more information please email the HR department . ( Applicant - Newton County )

Your application must be received in Human Resources by the closing date indicated for a position. For more information please email the HR department . ( Applicant - Newton County )

You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. For more information please email the HR department . ( Applicant - Newton County )

To be considered for a position, you must complete a Newton County Employment Application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will be accepted only as a supplement to your application. Only materials that identify a specific, currently vacant position by title will be accepted. Unsolicited resumes, or materials requesting general consideration for any position, will not be considered or retained. Applications previously submitted are not automatically matched with new vacant positions. Applicants must request consideration for each vacant position. For more information please email the HR department . ( Applicant - Newton County )

If you are applying for any position, with the exception of vacancies within the Sheriff's Office, you may email the HR department . If you are interested in a position with the Sheriff's Office, contact their Recruiting Division at 678-625-1436. ( Applicant - Newton County )

COVIF-19 is a coronavirus outbreak first identified in Wuhan China that was named COVID-19 by the Wolrd Health Organization on February 11, 2020.  There are  many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused be a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. ( COVID-19 - Newton County )

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear  2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19. ( COVID-19 - Newton County )

The virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person, mainly through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Spread is more likely when people are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). COVID-19 seems to be spreading easily and sustainably in the community (“community spread”) in many affected geographic areas . Community spread means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected. ( COVID-19 - Newton County )

COVID-19 is a new disease and there is limited information regarding risk factors for severe disease. Based on currently available information and clinical expertise,  older adults and  people with underlying  medical conditions are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. ( COVID-19 - Newton County )

Clean your hands often Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitize that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact Avoid close contact with people who are sick Put distance of at least six feet between yourself and other people. ( COVID-19 - Newton County )

Current  CDC guidance for when it is OK to release someone from isolation is made on a case by case basis and includes meeting all of the following requirements: The patient is free from fever without the use of fever-reducing medications. The patient is no longer showing symptoms, including cough. The patient has tested negative on at least two consecutive respiratory specimens collected at least 24 hours apart. Someone who has been released from isolation is not considered to pose a risk of infection to others. ( COVID-19 - Newton County )

Contact your healthcare provider right away and monitor your symptoms for fever, cough, shortness of breath. ( COVID-19 - Newton County )

COVID-19 is a new disease and there is limited information regarding risk factors for severe disease. Based on currently available information and clinical expertise,  older adults and  people with underlying  medical conditions are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. ( COVID-19 - Newton County )

There is no treatment at this time. ( COVID-19 - Newton County )

According to the CDC there is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread to people from skin or fur of pets. There has been no reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19. ( COVID-19 - Newton County )

Surveying Stakes There should be surveying stakes or pins on your property, which will help locate your properties boundaries. Surveying pins are usually located at the corners of your property. In recent years, they typically are 1/2 inch diameter pipe, sometimes buried into the ground so you may not find them on the surface. Subdivision and / or individual property plats show the shape and dimensions of your lot and where the survey pins should be placed.  Subdivision & Individual Property Plats Most subdivision plats are available for review or purchase in the Department of Development Services in the Newton County Administration Building: 1113 Usher Street Suite 204 Covington, Georgia 30014 Subdivision and / or individual property plats are available for review or purchase in the Clerk of Superior Courts office (Records and Deeds) located on the 3 rd floor of the Newton County Judicial Center: 1132 Usher Street 3rd Floor Covington, Georgia 30014 Contact Us After reviewing the following information if you still have questions, you may contact the Department of Development Services at 678-625-1659. Please call  (770) 784-2035 or visit   https://www.alcovycircuit.com/ clerk-of-courts/55-clerk-of- courts/newton-clerk-of-courts/ 142-real-estate-division.html   ( Development Services - Newton County )

The County does not locate property boundaries in the field for residents. If you cannot locate the original survey pins, the only accurate way to find or replace them is to hire a land surveyor. Land surveyors are listed in the Yellow Pages or you may check with the Newton County Chamber of Commerce. Fences, Power Poles & Public Walks Remember, while fences, power poles and public walks may give you a general idea of where your property lines are, they are not always accurate indicators. But they are a good place to start looking for markers. Fences are sometimes located on property lines, but the previous owner may have erected the fence well inside the line. Also, lots are not always uniform in size, so it should not be assumed that your property lines will line up with the lot lines of your neighbors. Contact Us After reviewing the following information if you still have questions, you may contact the Department of Development Services at 678-625-1659. ( Development Services - Newton County )

When buying a property, part of the process involves receiving survey information about the boundary lines of the property. However, over time, changes to the landscape often can present less clear visions of property lines. Properties that border park, conservation green space, transitional buffers or government lands can also present situations that are not correctly interpreted by landowners. Some landowners assume that since the adjacent parkland will not be developed, it is okay to extend fences, or erect sheds, on that land. This assumption could lead to serious consequences for landowners. Knowing the boundary lines of your property could help you avoid: Being forced to alter or remove structures that extend over the property line Being forced to remove or move landscaping that encroach or extend over the property line Fines Lawsuits Neighbor disputes Examples Examples of situations when it is important to know property line locations If you disagree with your neighbor on the property line location If you plan to build a new structure or add onto an existing structure If you plan to erect a fence, pool or deck If you plan to plant, trim or remove a tree or bush near your property line Contact Us After reviewing the following information if you still have questions, you may contact the Department of Development Services at 678-625-1659. ( Development Services - Newton County )

An impact fee is a charge or assessment imposed for a proportionate share of the cost of capital improvements or facility expansion required by the new growth to maintain adequate service levels throughout the county. For more in depth information on impact fees visit the Georgia Department of Community Affairs . ( Impact Fee - Newton County )

Impact fees are to be paid in full at the time a building permit or business license is issued. For more in depth information on impact fees visit the Georgia Department of Community Affairs . ( Impact Fee - Newton County )

Impact fees are assessed based on the type of use and the size of the development. For more in depth information on impact fees visit the Georgia Department of Community Affairs . ( Impact Fee - Newton County )

If a development does not fall within a specific category on a fee schedule, the Impact Fee Coordinator shall use the fee applicable to the closest type of use. If the Impact Fee Coordinator concludes that there is no closely related activity on the schedule, the Impact Fee Coordinator shall determine the fee by using traffic generation statistics (ITE Trip Generation). For more in depth information on impact fees visit the Georgia Department of Community Affairs . ( Impact Fee - Newton County )

No. The replacement of a mobile home on a lot/site where one previously existed (legally) is not subject to impact fees even if the new mobile home is larger than the original one. For more in depth information on impact fees visit the Georgia Department of Community Affairs . ( Impact Fee - Newton County )

The fees will be allotted to libraries, parks, and roads based on the impact fee schedule. Only money in the library account can be used on libraries, only money in the parks account can be used on parks, and only money in the roads account can be used on roads. For more in depth information on impact fees visit the Georgia Department of Community Affairs . ( Impact Fee - Newton County )

When a new business moves into a location that was previously occupied by another business, the impact on the surrounding area may be affected. If a small restaurant moves into a building that was previously home to a gift shop the traffic will increase. This causes more growth and impact to the area than before. The new business would only be charged for change of impact. For more in depth information on impact fees visit the Georgia Department of Community Affairs . ( Impact Fee - Newton County )

Yes, Newton County government is open.  However, the Newton County Senior Services Center remains closed. Also the gym at Turner Lake Center is closed and fall sports have been cancelled. ( Newton County closures from COVID-19 - Newton County )

Newton County is conducting all services. Jury Trials have been suspended by the Chief Justice of Georgia. ( Newton County closures from COVID-19 - Newton County )

See this list of County phone numbers, emails and online resources ( Newton County closures from COVID-19 - Newton County )

You can read the Shelter In Place Ordinance here. ( Newton County's Shelter in Place Ordinance - Newton County )

The Shelter in Place Ordinance went into effect on March 25 and is currently scheduled to end at 11:50 p.m. on April 7. However, the date remains subject to the situation and the order can be extended if needed. ( Newton County's Shelter in Place Ordinance - Newton County )

In order to stop the spread of COVID-19, everyone should stay in place and practice social distancing. However, the ordinance allows people to leave their homes for essential activities defined as: To engage in activities or perform tasks essential to their health and safety, or to the health and safety of their family or household members or partners or significant others (including, but not limited to, pets), such as, by way of example only and without limitation, obtaining medical supplies or medication, visiting a health care professional, or obtaining supplies they need to work from home. To obtain necessary services or supplies for themselves and their family or household members, or to deliver those services or supplies to others, such as, by way of example only and without limitation, canned food, dry goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, pet supplies, fresh meats, fish, and poultry, and any other household consumer products, and products necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences. To engage in outdoor activity, provided the individuals comply with Social Distancing requirements, such as, by way of example and without limitation, walking, hiking, running, or bicycling. To perform work providing essential products and services at an Essential Business or to otherwise carry out activities specifically permitted in this Order, including Minimum Basic Operations. To care for a family member or pet in another household. See more on Shelter in Place here ( Newton County's Shelter in Place Ordinance - Newton County )

For the purposes of this Order, “Essential Businesses” means: Healthcare Operations and Essential Infrastructure; Grocery stores, certified farmers’ markets, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, food banks, convenience stores, and other establishments engaged in the retail sale of canned food, dry goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, pet supply, fresh meats, fish, and poultry, and any other household consumer products (such as cleaning and personal care products). This includes stores that sell groceries and also sell other non-grocery products, and products necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences; Food cultivation, including farming, livestock, and fishing; Businesses that provide food, shelter, and social services, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals; Newspapers, television, radio, and other media services; Gas stations, auto-supply, auto-repair, and related facilities; Banks and related financial institutions; Hardware stores; Plumbers, electricians, exterminators, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, Essential Activities, and Essential Businesses; Businesses providing mailing and shipping services, including post office boxes; Educational institutions—including private K-12 schools, colleges, and universities—for purposes of facilitating distance learning or performing essential functions, provided that social distancing of six-feet per person is maintained to the greatest extent possible; Laundromats, drycleaners, and laundry service providers; Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food, but only for delivery or carry out. Schools and other entities that typically provide free food services to students or members of the public may continue to do so under this Order on the condition that the food is provided to students or members of the public on a pick-up and take-away basis only. Schools and other entities that provide food services under this exemption shall not permit the food to be eaten at the site where it is provided, or at any other gathering site; Businesses that supply products needed for people to work from home; Businesses that supply other Essential Businesses with support or supplies and all industrial manufacturers; Businesses that ship or deliver groceries, food, goods, or services directly to residences; Airlines, taxis, and other private transportation providers providing transportation services necessary for Essential Activities and other purposes expressly authorized in this Order; Home-based care for seniors, adults, or children; Residential facilities including hotels, motels, shared rental units and similar facilities and shelters for seniors, adults, and children; Professional services, such as legal, accounting services, real estate services, when necessary to assist in compliance with legally mandated activities or while supporting other Essential Businesses. Unless otherwise preempted by state law, childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this Order to work as permitted. To the extent possible, childcare facilities must operate under the following mandatory conditions: Childcare must be carried out in stable groups of 12 or fewer (“stable” means that the same 12 or fewer children are in the same group each day). Children shall not change from one group to another. If more than one group of children is cared for at one facility, each group shall be in a separate room. Groups shall not mix with each other. Childcare providers shall remain solely with one group of children. All businesses which possesses a Class A, retail liquor package license; Class B, retail beer package license; or a Class C, retail wine package license shall be authorized, but only via drive-thru or in parking lots or at curb. Religious assemblies. The County strongly encourages, but does not require, religious assemblies to voluntarily limit their assembly to no more than 10 people, and only for the purpose of conducting and producing a religious service for video or audio transmission. Businesses selling firearms or ammunition Outdoor recreation businesses, including fishing, hunting and golf course activities. Funeral homes and crematories; provided the number of attendees at any funeral service, visitation or other gatherings shall be limited to the maximum number recommended by the CDC or the President of the United States, whichever is less, and which number is, as of April 1, 10 people, exclusive of employees. All other businesses are considered non-essential and shall remain closed to the public and shall remain open only for minimum basic operations ( Newton County's Shelter in Place Ordinance - Newton County )

All other businesses are considered non-essential and shall remain closed to the public and shall remain open only for minimum basic operations For the purposes of the order “minimum basic operations” means: The minimum necessary activities to maintain the value of the business’s inventory, necessary physical maintenance, ensure security, process payroll and employee benefits, or for related functions. The minimum necessary activities to facilitate employees of the business being able to continue to work remotely from their residences. One owner of the business, or one designee of the owner, on site at the business performing functions necessary to maintain the business, provided that the business must be physically closed to the public. ( Newton County's Shelter in Place Ordinance - Newton County )

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has been authorized  to perform the duties of enforcing the Shelter in Place Ordinance. The Sheriff’s Office is encouraged to exercise its discretion to avoid making arrests for less serious criminal activity encountered in the course of enforcing the order. The Sheriff’s Office can be reached at 678-625-1403 or www.newtonsheriffga.org . ( Newton County's Shelter in Place Ordinance - Newton County )

The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) law was enacted in 1985 at the request of the ACCG . The SPLOST was conceived and enacted as a county tax for funding capital project ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

As a county tax, a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) can only be initiated by the board of commissioners and voted in by citizens. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) is a 1 percent tax on all sales and uses in Newton County. The SPLOST tax is not something paid for on your tax bill but at cash registers throughout the county. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) sales tax will be imposed for six years if the referendum passes. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) accrual period is typically 5 or 6 years during which the funds are accrued.  Depending on the economy and urgency of need, some projects may be bonded in order to begin before all the money has accrued.  The bond is then repaid with the SPLOST funds. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) pays for infrastructure and capital outlay projects. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) has paid for the following projects in Newton County: The Administration Building Cornish Creek Reservoir / Lake Varner The Newton County Jail Newton County Judicial Building Renovation to the Historic Courthouse Road improvements and more Turner Lake Complex Various parks throughout the county ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

No, the law sets forth the specific language to be used in seeking approval of the voters in a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) referendum. It does not authorize any alternative ballot questions or form that would allow for a “pick and choose” ballot. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) law requires that the purpose or purposes for which the SPLOST revenues will be used be specified on the ballot. The degree of specificity required is not addressed in the law. However, the Attorney General of Georgia has concluded that:  There is no necessity that the description of the purpose or purposes for the tax be in exacting detail. Rather, the description and the purposes must be only so specific as to place the electorate on fair notice of the projects to which the tax will be devoted. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

No. A separate Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) for school construction is available to boards of education. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

No. The gratuities clause of the Georgia Constitution bars local governments from using Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) revenues or any other public funds to fund the capital outlay projects for non-public entities. This restriction applies to for-profit organizations as well as not-for-profit organizations, including charitable organizations. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

Yes. Counties may issue debt or borrow form their general fund to get projects underway promptly. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

Yes. Since project costs are estimates, each local government receiving Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) revenues may shift funds between their approved projects (as long as all projects are completed). ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

The approved projects could be scaled back, but not abandoned. A local government must make up any shortfall from their general fund or other funding sources. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

No. The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled that the governing authority is obliged to use proceeds from the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) for the projects approved in the SPLOST referendum. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

Yes. Where a county and municipalities enter into an intergovernmental agreement, the agreement must specify a schedule for distributing the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) proceeds and the priority or order in which the projects are to be funded or partially funded. Time frames for individual projects should reflect the priority. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

No. Any funds remaining after a municipality has completed all of its approved projects can become “excess proceeds”. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

No. Excess proceeds may not be used to reduce existing debt of an authority, whether it is a development authority, water authority, housing authority or any other type of local authority. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

No. Only the state revenue commissioner can terminate a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) and only in accordance with the time or revenue limites authorized by the SPLOST law. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

Yes. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

There is nothing in the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) law that prevents conversion to a different use. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

Yes. The law allows counties and municipalities to use Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) revenues to fund capital outlay projects supporting enterprise operations, such as water or sewer system improvements. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

Yes. Several types of regional facilities may be financed through Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ), including development authorities, regional jails, regional correctional institutions and other detention facilities, regional solid waste handling facilities and regional recovered material processing facilities. Where a proper intergovernmental agreement is entered into, SPLOST revenues may be used to finance a county’s portion of a project owned or operated by a regional authority. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

Although counties cannot directly include a property tax rollback as an eligible expenditure on the referendum, counties can use Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) funds to pay for capital outlay projects that would otherwise be funded through property tax revenues. Also, if excess proceeds remain after SPLOST projects have been completed and there is no county debt, the excess proceeds must go to the general fund of the county to reduce county property taxes. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

No. While Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) proceeds can be used to retire existing general obligation debt, the proceeds cannot be used to pay off existing revenue bonds. However, counties may issue revenue bonds after the referendum is approved to provide funds to get projects initiated before all revenues are collected. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

No. Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) funds my only be used or capital outlay projects approved by the voters in a SPLOST referendum. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

The county is responsible for estimating the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax ( SPLOST ) revenues expected to be collected over the life of the SPLOST , as well as the costs of all projects to be financed. The county should also ensure that the sum of all projects costs, including those submitted by municipalities, equals the estimated revenues. ( Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - Newton County )

Governor Kemp’s Executive Order is effective until Aug. 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. ( Statewide Shelter in Place - Newton County )

All residents and visitors of Georgia shall practice social distancing of six feet apart and refrain from gathering in groups of 50 or more without social distancing. All residents and visitors of Georgia are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings as practicable while outside their homes or place of residence, except when eating, drinking or exercising outdoors. All residents and visitors of Georgia shall practice sanitation in accordance with guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ( Statewide Shelter in Place - Newton County )

Essential Services means obtaining necessary supplies and services for your household, engaging in activities essential for the health and safety of your household and engaging in outdoor exercise activities so long as you have at least six feet between people who do not live in your household. You can go to the grocery store, medical appointments and the pharmacy. You can go pic up food or have food delivered to your house. You can leave your house to buy supplies to clean or maintain your house. You can go outside to exercise. You can also leave your house in an emergency. The key takeaway is that you need to stay in your house as much as possible but it is recognized that there are circumstances in which people will need ot leave. Keep those circumstances rare, consolidate trips as much as possible and use take-out, curbside pick-up and delivery services whenever possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19. ( Statewide Shelter in Place - Newton County )

If you violate any of the terms of the order, you are committing a misdemeanor, which is a crime in the State of Georgia. For example, if you are not sheltering in place and none of the four exceptions for Essential Services, Minimum Basic Operations, Critical Infrastructure or Necessary Travel applies to your activities, you will receive a warning from law enforcement and risk facing criminal charges if you fail to apply. ( Statewide Shelter in Place - Newton County )

No business, establishment, for-profit or non-profit corporation, organization, or county or municipal government is allowed to have more than 50 people gathering in a single location unless there is at least six feet between each person at all times. This rule applies to church services and funeral services. ( Statewide Shelter in Place - Newton County )

Yes. You can visit state parks and play sports outside, including golf, subject to certain restrictions. Gatherings of more than 50 people are banned unless there is at least six feet between each person at all times. If people congregate in certain areas of a state park or golf course, for example, law enforcement will warn them to disband. If they fail to comply, they may face criminal charges. ( Statewide Shelter in Place - Newton County )

Do all winter maintenance at the beginning of each month. ( Transportation - Newton County )