More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. County seeks public input for Newton County Transit Master Plan Plan seeks information from residents and workers through May 9 to develop county’s transit vision Traffic flows through the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 278 and Emory Street in Covington. - photo by Tom Spigolon The county Department of Transportation is seeking input through May 9 from those who live and work in Newton County to inform the government's first Transit Master Plan (TMP), known as Moving Newton. The development of the plan is a direct outcome and recommendation of the county’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan that was completed in 2018.