BOC Regular Meeting 2 17 2026

Newton County Board of Commissioners · February 20, 2026

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Call to order and initial requests

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Madam Chair called the Newton County Board of Commissioners meeting to order and asked Commissioner Long to lead the pledge after Commissioner Henderson gives the invocation; meeting date given as 02/17/2026. Motion introduced to add a letter of support for Salem Campground to the consent agenda (no funds required).

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Newton County Board of Commissioners enacted emergency moratoriums on data centers and convenience stores, approved a budget transfer to fund new positions, approved a contract to decommission the William Street water facility after PFAS detection, and heard extensive public comment about growth, infrastructure, and development. Multiple residents and community groups urged caution on data center and convenience-store proliferation.

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