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Board unanimously approves application to seek up to $750,000 juvenile justice incentive grant
Newton County Board of Commissioners · May 7, 2026
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Summary
Newton County commissioners approved a request to apply for a juvenile justice incentive grant (up to $750,000) to replace an expiring program that serves low-level juvenile offenders; the grant requires no local match and would run through a service provider if awarded.
A juvenile court representative asked the Newton County Board of Commissioners for authority to apply for a juvenile justice incentive grant at the April 21 meeting; the board approved the request unanimously.
The presenter said the grant would replace an existing award that expires Sept. 30,…
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