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Mile Posts Newsletter Winter 2015
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Greetings!
Happy New Year!
There has been a lot happening behind the scenes at Newton Trails, including continued negotiations for the railroad corridor, a new and improved website, and the introduction of two new board members. We're looking forward to working with volunteers on the trails in Oxford and Porterdale during the upcoming MLK Jr. Day of Service on January 19th and invite you to join us.
Learn more about what has been happening and about future opportunities to get involved at our upcoming social at Bullritos on January 22nd. Also, check out the most recent story by Tamela Mills about Newborn Mayor Greg Ellwanger and why he supports trails.
Happy Trails,
Ellen Moyle, Chair of the Communication Committee
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This is a story of government refocusing its priorities when its citizens redefine theirs.
Newborn, a picturesque and historical town of more than 800 in eastern Newton County, may be removed from the bustle of urban life, but its residents share connections to the same changing needs and attitudes as Atlanta and beyond. Read more
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Norfolk Southern Railroad requested this month that Newton Trails renew its Notice of Interim Trail Use with the Federal Surface Transportation Board. The current NITU, which originated in August 2014, is set to expire in February and must be renewed as negotiations regarding the approximately 15-mile railroad corridor from Covington to Newborn continue. Read more
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A big thank you to H.B. Fuller, a global adhesives manufacturer with facilities in Newton County, for a $1,500 grant that helped fund our new and improved website. On the site, you'll find news and feature stories, event information, trail maps and descriptions, beautiful pictures, and more. Read more
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Newton Trails is proud to introduce of two new board members, Vanessa Nolley and Ashier Dozier. We thank Gigi Cruikshank for her service as she rolls off the board after a one-year term. Read more about the Newton Trails board.
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Monday, January 19th, 2015. Trail work time is 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
We are partnering with Hands on Newton for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on the Oxford and Porterdale Trails. Community members are invited to participate in the full schedule of activities or meet us at the trails. Read more
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Thursday, January 22nd (6:00-7:00 p.m.)
Join other trail supporters for chips and salsa, the latest trail news and a good time at Bullritos located at 10327 Industrial Blvd, Covington, GA 30014 (Across from Walmart). We'll even buy your first drink if you're a Newton Trails member. Read more
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Sunday, February 1st (3:00 p.m.), from the Covington Square
The Community Bike Ride is a monthly, no-drop, group bicycle ride co-sponsored by Newton Trails, the Covington-Newton County Visitors Center, and Main Street Covington. t is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon any time of year. Read more
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Saturday, February 28 (2:00 p.m.)
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) just recognized New Hampshire's Presidential Range Rail Trail. Read more on the organization's webpage about this trail and RTC's advocacy for the development of a nationwide trail network from former rail lines. Read more
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