Departments

Animal Services

Get information on the services provided by Animal Services.

Fire Services

Board of Elections & Registration

The Newton County Board of Elections serves as the Superintendent of Elections for Newton County and is responsible for seeing that all voter registration and the conduct of elections comply with the laws, rules and regulations set forth in the Georgia Election Code and the Rules and Regulations promulgated by the State Election Board.

Coroner

Learn more about the duties and responsibilities of those at the Coroner's office.

County Clerk

Learn about the duties and responsibilities performed by the County Clerk.

County Courts - Alcovy Judicial Circuit

Get more information on the County Courts.

County Manager

Find information about the County Manager and his responsibilities in the Board of Commissions.

Development Services

The Newton County Department of Development Services provides services for Unincorporated Newton County.

District Attorney

Get more information on District Attorney, Randy McGinley

Emergency Management Agency

Newton County Emergency Managements mission is to provide a comprehensive and aggressive all‐hazards approach to homeland security initiatives

Extension Office

UGA Extension Newton County offers educational programs in the areas of horticulture and agriculture, food safety and nutrition, and leadership and citizenship for youth.

Facilities Management

The Newton County Facilities Management Department provides a safe, clean, comfortable and functional environment within county facilities through the delivery of design, construction, renovation, maintenance, repair, facility operations, security and custodial services.

Filming

Newton County is Film-Friendly and we welcome the opportunity to work with production companies. The County has numerous locations that will efficiently accommodate on-location filming.

Financial Administration

The Finance Department is responsible for the collecting, processing and management of funds for Newton County departments and offices.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Welcome to the Newton County Geographic Information System (GIS) Department. GIS makes maps and performs analysis using spatial data. We support many other Newton County departments, engineers, developers and consultants. We also provide maps (topology, flood, parcels, aerials, etc.) for the public.

Human Resources

Human Resources is a strategic partner in building a highly skilled, diverse and motivated team of employees, working together to meet the needs of our taxpayers.

Juvenile

Get more information on the Newton County Juvenile Court.

Keep Newton Beautiful

Keep Newton Beautiful (KNB) works on projects focusing on litter prevention, beautification, recycling, and water pollution prevention.

Lake Varner

Lake Varner Park offers opportunities for fishing, having a picnic, or to just enjoy nature and watch wildlife.

Landfill

Take your recycling and garbage to the Newton County landfill.

Parks & Attractions

Explore the many areas of interest in Newton County! From parks, trails and several historic sites, there is plenty to see and do.

Parks & Recreation

The Mission of Newton Recreation is to provide the use of recreation in generating an exciting, dynamic quality of life by providing the highest quality facilities and programs to meet the ever changing needs and the physical, social and emotional interest of individuals of all ages and abilities.

Public Defender

Find information on Public Defenders in Newton County.

Public Information Office

The Public Information Office is responsible for working with all media outlets, operation of the county's website, social media platforms and other forms of communication.

Sheriff

The Newton County Sheriff's Office is committed to its constitutional authority to effectively manage the jail facility, court services, and the processing of warrants.

Senior Services

Newton County Senior Services is recreation center and collection of programs for Newton County seniors.

Solid Waste Authority

SPLOST

Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) is a 1 percent tax on all sales and uses in Newton County. SPLOST is used only for infrastructure and debt services.

Stormwater Management

Our Stormwater Management department handles runoff from land and impervious areas such as paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops during rainfall and snow events that often contain pollutants in quantities that could adversely affect water quality.

Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for staggered six year terms, have specific responsibilities, and employ the Chief Appraiser who is responsible for the operation and functioning of the county property appraisal staff as per the Official Code of Georgia.

Tax Commissioner

Pay your taxes securely online, view your bill, and alerting us to an address change. We are here to serve you, so please let us know if you have any questions or comments.

Transportation

The Newton County Transportation Department is responsible for the planning, development and maintenance of the County’s roadway and drainage infrastructure, including over 750 miles of paved and unpaved roadways and right-of-ways.

Water Resources

The Newton County Water System is a wholesale provider of water. Water is treated at the Cornish Creek Water Treatment Facility located at Lake Roy Varner and at the Williams Street Water Treatment Facility located in downtown Covington.