Leadership Newton County

02/05/2026

The Leadership Newton County Class of 2025 has left a lasting mark on our community with their class gift, a commemorative bench placed along the Cricket Frog Trail behind Beaver Park.

This bench reflects the class’s commitment to servanthood, leadership, and giving back to Newton County in a meaningful and lasting way. This gift is an important part of the LNC experience, serving as a reminder of the impact each class makes beyond the program year.

Thank you to the Class of 2025 for this thoughtful contribution that will be enjoyed by the community for years to come.

Newton Trails
Newton County Chamber of Commerce

01/30/2026

Honoring Those Who Served — Rock the Block 2026 🇺🇸

The Leadership Newton County Class of 2026 is proud to sponsor Rock the Block – Honoring Veterans, a service day dedicated to giving back to veterans right here in Newton County.

Through volunteer teams, we will provide FREE handyman and minor home repair services to eligible veterans to help maintain safe, comfortable homes.

🛠 Services may include:
• Lawn care and cleanup
• Pressure washing
• Painting touch-ups
• Minor repairs and safety improvements

📅 Service Day: Saturday, May 2
📝 Application Deadline: March 1
📍 Eligibility: Newton County veterans only

If you know a veteran who could benefit, please help us spread the word by sharing this flyer or encouraging them to apply. This project is our class’s way of saying thank you to those who have served our community and our country.

01/29/2026

State Government Day 🇺🇸

Our Leadership Newton County class spent the day in at the Capital for State Government Day, gaining valuable insight into how state level decisions impact our local communities.

Throughout the day, the class had the opportunity to hear from and engage with:
• Harlan Provo, Director of Law Enforcement, Georgia Department of Agriculture
• Clint Crowe, Georgia State Representative
• Tonya Anderson, Georgia State Senator
• Andrew Pinson, Justice, Georgia Supreme Court
• Richard Woods, Georgia State School Superintendent

The class also participated in a guided tour of the Georgia State Capitol and toured the Georgia Supreme Court, gaining firsthand perspective on how Georgia’s state government functions across all branches.

Experiences like State Government Day reinforce the importance of civic engagement, public service, and servant leadership as we continue preparing leaders committed to making a meaningful difference in Newton County.

Clint Crowe
Friends of Senator Tonya P. Anderson
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper
Justice Andrew Pinson
Georgia Department of Education
Newton County Chamber of Commerce

10/10/2025

Always Leading!! So proud of Andrea McMullen Hendricks!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Andrea Hendricks, senior director of Online Initiatives at Georgia State University’s Perimeter College, has spent decades championing accessible, high-quality online education. This week, the unDistance Learning Conference returned for its third year! The conference is a fast-growing event dedicated to helping educators build stronger connections with their online students. 💻🐾💙 As the conference wraps up today with a final session in-person on the Decatur Campus, learn how Andrea is helping position the college as a national leader in online teaching and innovation. .

Read more: https://ow.ly/zVF250X9OVr.

10/10/2025

Alcovy High School marketing teacher Dr. Quinita Morrow served as guest speaker for today’s Kiwanis Club of Covington meeting — her first official speaking engagement as Newton County Schools’ 2026 Teacher of the Year!

Dr. Morrow shared insights about her role as a marketing educator and how Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) courses empower students with real-world skills that prepare them for college, careers, and life beyond high school.

08/31/2025

Congratulations to current LNC class member for being a finalist for Newton County’s Teacher of the Year!!! We are so lucky to have you in this years cohort! Join us in congratulating Dr. Morrow 🍎 🎉

08/18/2025

✨ LNC Orientation 2025-2026 ✨

We kicked off this year with a Tex-Mex twist, “Taco ’Bout Leadership!” 🌮🎉

A big thank you to Dualdeko Search Engine Marketing for sponsoring Orientation and preparing the delicious food. We’re also grateful to Seis Hermanas for donating chips & salsa and to Cake Delicias for the sweet cupcakes.

Special thanks to Keith Adams, Snapping Shoals EMC and Brandy Walker, with the UGA Fanning Institute for Leadership for helping make this day so memorable! 💙

Our Alumni Mixer brought together past and present classes as a reminder that Leadership Newton County is not just a program, but a growing family of leaders dedicated to serving our community.

Here’s to a year of Service Driven Leadership!

Newton County Chamber of Commerce

08/05/2025

🌮 Taco ’Bout Leadership! 🍹

Join us for an alumni mixer on Thursday, August 14th at 6:30 PM at The Center!

Whether you’re reconnecting with old classmates or welcoming the newest Leadership Newton County class, it’s the perfect night to margarita your calendar for. Enjoy tacos, margaritas, and great conversation as we taco ’bout leadership, community, and all the amazing ways we’re growing Newton County together.

Let’s mix, mingle, and spice things up! 🌟

08/04/2025

🎉 Big congratulations to the Leadership Newton County Class of 2025–2026! 🎉

We are thrilled to welcome this outstanding group of leaders from across our community — representing business, education, healthcare, public service, and more. These individuals were selected for their passion, commitment, and vision for making Newton County even better.

👏 Let’s give a round of applause to this year’s class as they begin their journey of growth, connection, and impact. We can’t wait to see the leadership and legacy you’ll leave!

04/26/2025

So proud! We can’t wait to see the finished bookshelves!! 🤩

Members of the Leadership Newton Class are building bookshelves for our preschool today!! 📚📖📕 Thank you Newton County Chamber of Commerce!!

04/23/2025

As the 2024–2025 Leadership Newton County class nears graduation, we spent Economic Development Day exploring the heart of our community’s growth and opportunity.

The day began with insightful presentations from the Newton County, GA Industrial Development Authority and Archer Aviation, giving us a firsthand look at how innovation and investment are shaping Newton County’s future. We then took a short walk to the Covington Visitor’s Center, where we learned how tourism and local charm continue to drive our economy.

After lunch provided by The Social Goat, we headed out for a behind-the-scenes tour at Bridgestone Golf, gaining insight into how world-class products are manufactured right here in our backyard.

Discover Covington, GA
Newton County Chamber of Commerce
City of Covington, GA - Government

03/26/2025

🔔 A Moment of Hope at Piedmont Newton!

During our Health & Human Services Day, we witnessed a powerful “Hope Bell” ringing ceremony at the Oncology Center — a true reminder of strength, healing, and community.
Thank you to the incredible nurses, doctors, and staff who make moments like this possible. 💙