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Newton County commissioners approve contracts, a juvenile award and Juneteenth support
Summary
At their May 5 meeting the Newton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved routine contracts and grant acceptances including a $93,537 Byrne supplemental award for Juvenile Services, professional services agreements for drug screening, and a $7,500 county contribution to Juneteenth 2026.
The Newton County Board of Commissioners on May 5 voted unanimously to approve a set of routine items including contract changes, professional services agreements, and funding support for the county’s Juneteenth celebration.
The board approved the consent agenda, which included prior meeting minutes and acceptance of a FY25 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program supplemental award of $93,537 for Newton County Juvenile. Commissioner Stan Edwards moved approval of the consent agenda; the board approved the motion (vote 5‑0). The minutes record that the Sheriff’s Office was authorized to apply for a BJA FY25 Second Chance Act community‑based re‑entry grant with a proposed award amount of $900,000 and no local match required; the application was ratified as part of the consent agenda.
Separately, the board approved an annual financial MOU with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for a Newton County 4‑H Extension Agent contract at a cost of $46,178 (funded from the Extension budget). The board also approved a change order for Prime Pest Control (not to exceed $8,640) and professional services agreements with Piedmont Urgent Care by Wellstreet, LLC (up to $20,000) for random drug testing and Depending Screening Solutions, LLC (up to $7,200) for after‑hours post‑accident and post‑injury testing. Jarrard & Davis, LLP received approval of a joint‑representation conflict waiver to allow representation of the county and the Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority.
Commissioner Demond Mason moved approval of a $7,500 county contribution to support the City of Covington’s Juneteenth 2026 celebration; the motion was seconded by Commissioner J.C. Henderson and approved unanimously.
The meeting record shows Commissioner J.C. Henderson joined at 7:06 p.m., after some early votes were recorded. The board recessed briefly at 7:22 p.m. and reconvened for the zoning public‑hearing portion of the evening.
The board is scheduled to release official minutes; decisions recorded at the meeting take effect according to relevant county procurement and grant procedures.
