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Board creates standalone fire marshal position; commissioners urge expedited hiring and facility upgrades
Newton County Board of Commissioners · November 6, 2025
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Summary
The board approved separating the fire marshal function from the deputy chief of administration to create a dedicated fire marshal position. Commissioners urged quick hiring and raised facility concerns for female firefighters.
The Newton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Nov. 4 to create a standalone fire marshal position separate from the deputy chief of administration.
Acting County Manager James Brown explained the change: the county previously combined the…
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