More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Newton board narrowly OKs plan for temp workers to pick up roadside trash Also approves 30-day moratorium on new zoning applications to overhaul regulations Newton County Historic Courthouse - Mason Wittner | The Covington News COVINGTON, Ga. — County commissioners narrowly voted to use savings from budgeted jobs left unfilled to create crews of temporary workers to pick up roadside trash. Commissioners voted 3-2 on Jan. 19 to transfer $200,000 in funds that Finance Director Brittany White said were budgeted for positions not filled by the anticipated hiring dates.