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County to use ARPA funds to host sequential intercept mapping training with Carl Vinson Institute

Newton County Board of Commissioners · April 15, 2026

Summary

Commissioners approved using ARPA funds to engage the Carl Vinson Institute of Government to facilitate sequential intercept mapping (a criminal justice diversion planning activity) in Newton County.

County staff asked the board to authorize use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to engage the Carl Vinson Institute of Government to facilitate a sequential intercept mapping event and training. "What we're asking to utilize May for the ARPA grant to help facilitate this training course," James Brown said.

Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the expenditure, which staff described as a training and planning event to support criminal-justice diversion strategies and coordination among local agencies.

Staff will schedule the event, confirm ARPA budget availability and coordinate participating agencies.

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