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Residents press Newton County over delayed Westside youth center and SPLOST transparency
Summary
Multiple District 3 residents told the Newton County Board of Commissioners they have waited years for a promised Westside youth center and want clearer accounting for SPLOST dollars; commissioners reiterated support but said land acquisition, procurement and scheduling issues remain.
At a Jan. 20 meeting of the Newton County Board of Commissioners, a string of residents pressed the board to explain why a Westside youth facility funded through past SPLOST allocations has not been built.
Dennis Taylor, who identified himself during the public‑comment period, questioned the county’s approach to holding SPLOST bond money and urged transparency about using Georgia Fund 1 for long‑term investment, saying voters “expect you to take that money, turn it over quickly, and do the projects in a timely manner.” Annette Austin, a Trelawney subdivision resident, told commissioners she was “very happy” to see a Southside recreation center proceed but asked, “Why…
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