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Mile Posts Newsletter Spring 2016
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Greetings!
In case you haven't heard the big news, Newton Trails has acquired that 15-mile railroad corridor running from Covington to Newborn that we have been talking about for so long! We received a signed lease agreement from Norfolk Southern at the end of March.
Judging by the outpouring of email congratulations, Facebook likes and shares, membership contributions, along with nearly 150 people coming out for the first two walks of our Every Body Walk Newton! campaign, it's clear that our community is ready to develop this trail. We hope you'll come celebrate with us at one or all of the events we have planned this spring.
We also hope you'll attend the Newton County Candidate Forum, which Newton Trails is cohosting for the first time, on April 28. Because it's more important than ever that we elect people who support the vision of a connected trail system in Newton County, we sent a questionnaire to candidates running for positions on the board of commissioners, and you'll find those responses in the feature story below.
Developing the rail trail will require community-wide support. Please join the effort by becoming a Newton Trails member and encouraging your friends, family and coworkers to become members as well. For those of you who work for companies that have matching gift programs, we encourage you to submit your membership donations for corporate matches. Every little bit helps!Happy trails!
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Newton County Commission Candidates Complete Trail-Focused Questionnaire 
In order to help trail supporters determine which people running for positions on the Newton County board of commissioners best share the goals of promoting, developing and sustaining a network of multi-use, greenway trails, Newton Trails reached out to the candidates for county commission chair and districts 1, 3, and 5 commission seats. We asked two questions. Read more
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First Steps for Rail Trail Development
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Developing a 15-mile rail trail is a big project.
Newton Trails has outlined a few first steps to get the project started and open the trail to public use as soon as possible. Read more
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RAIL TRAIL FAQ Page Is Best Source for Accurate and Up-to-Date Information
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In order to keep trail supporters informed about plans to develop the newly-acquired Norfolk Southern railroad corridor and answer questions that may arise, we've created a RAIL TRAIL FAQ page on the Newton Trails website. Read more
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Newton Trails Partners to Host Candidate Forum
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Newton Trails is proud to be partnering with Smart Growth Newton County, the Covington News, and the Newton Citizen to host a Newton County Candidate Forum on Thursday, April 28 at 6:00 PM at the Newton County Historic Courthouse in advance of the May 24th primary election. Read more
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Making Connections with Trails
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Covington YMCA trainer Tracey Ashall reflects on trails and the two and a half years she and her husband have lived in Newton County.
My husband Jonathan and I will be moving to Greenville, South Carolina at the end of April. We have lived in Newton County since September 2013 when Jonathan took a job with a company that contracted to manage construction of the Baxalta plant. Read More
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"Every Body Walk Newton!" Series Continues
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Wednesdays, April 20 and 27
Join us for the two remaining walks during the month of April to benefit the health, mind and soul and help build community. Read more
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Quarterly Social at Tubby Tom's
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Thursdays, April 21, 6:00-7:00 PM
Catch up on the latest trail news and enjoy the company of fellow trail supporters at Tubby Tom's in Covington.
Read more
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Covington Community Bike Ride
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Sunday, May 1st and Every First Sunday of the Month (3:00 PM) from the Covington Square
The Community Bike Ride is a monthly, no-drop, family-friendly bicycle ride. It is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon any time of year. Read more
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Member Celebration on the Rail Trail
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Thursday, May 12th (6:00-8:00 PM)
Newton Trails members are invited to celebrate the recent rail corridor acquisition. We'll gather at the home of an adjacent property owner in Covington. Read more
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Rail Trail First Walk & Lunch: Beaver Park to Mansfield
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Saturday, May 14th (11:00 AM)
Join us to explore the eastern end of the rail trail from Beaver Park to Mansfield. We'll view scenic farmland as we walk a section of rock-surfaced rail trail that's a little over a mile long to the heart of downtown Mansfield. Read more
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Quarterly Bike Ride and Walk on the Arabia Mountain Path in Dekalb County
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Saturday, June 4
Join us to walk or bike the Arabia Mountain Path in Dekalb County. We will meet at the Davidson-Arabian Mountain Preserve at 10:00 AM . Read more
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Carrollton GreenBelt
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Nearly complete, the Carrollton GreenBelt in Carroll County is slated to be the largest paved loop trail system in the state of Georgia. At 16 miles, the trail system is designed for pedestrians and non-motorized uses and connects existing neighborhoods with the the University of West Georgia, city parks, and several commercial shopping areas. Read more
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