County issues Child Abuse Awareness Month proclamation; local advocates plan courthouse vigil
Newton County proclaimed April 2026 as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. A CASA representative said the region 'did lose 125 children' last year and urged community participation in a courthouse vigil and sign-ups via a flyer/QR code.
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Newton County's commissioners read and adopted a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. The proclamation highlights the long-term harm child abuse and neglect cause and recognizes court-appointed special advocates (CASA) and volunteers who speak for children in foster care.
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