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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Commissioners deny SPLOST funds for west Newton community center Funding was informally reserved for Boys & Girls Club building, officials say Shown is Commissioner Alana Sanders plan for a community center in Fairview Community Park. - photo by Special to The Covington News
COVINGTON, Ga. Pushback from two separate groups last week likely helped end planned sales tax funding of a county commissioner s proposed west Newton community center.
Supporters of the Newton County Boys & Girls Club and residents of the area near the community center site spoke against District 3 Commissioner Alana Sanders plan for funding the project in Fairview Community Park during the Feb. 16 Newton County Board of Commissioners meeting.