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County Manager Harold Cooper placed on administrative leave following DUI arrest
Cooper was arrested on Feb. 8 on two misdemeanor charges including DUI
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Evan Newton
Updated: Feb 13, 2025, 4:26 PM
Published: Feb 13, 2025, 1:54 AM
NEWTON COUNTY – Newton County Manager Harold Cooper has been placed on administrative leave following a 4-1 vote by the Newton County Board of Commissioners (BOC). The move comes following Cooper’s arrest by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) for allegedly driving under the influence (DUI) during the early hours of Feb. 8. . He now faces charges including DUI and improper lane usage.
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Developers seek to build ‘Project Paradise’ in Newton County
Project remains in early stages
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"Project Paradise" has a planned location of Old Atlanta Highway, an area that has become more industrial over time. - photo by Google Maps
Evan Newton
Published: Mar 13, 2025, 7:29 PM
NEWTON COUNTY – A new development could soon find its way to Newton County. According to a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) filing with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, a company called Euphoric Development is seeking to build “Project Paradise” in the area of Old Atlanta Highway. The DRI filing was made on Jan. 30 and completed earlier this month.
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