Newton County is a county located in the north central portion of Georgia. The county seat is Covington.\r\n\r\nNewton County is a regulatory department with the following functions:\r\n\r\nBuilding Permits and Inspections\r\nDevelopment Permits and Inspections\r\nPlanning and Zoning\r\nCode Enforcement \r\nBusiness License\r\nPublic Safety\r\nRoads and Drainage\r\nRecreation\r\nSenior Services