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On April 27, 2026, after consideration of the drought severity and the water resource impacts, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) declared a state-wide Drought Response Level 1 for public water systems using surface water and/or groundwater. EPD has been closely monitoring drought conditions in Georgia for months, and on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, EPD held conference calls with public water systems to discuss current water supply and EPD’s consideration of issu

Georgia’s extreme drought is worsening and the risk of wildfires is rising, especially in southern region of the state. As a result, Georgia’s State Forester today issued a ban on outdoor burning for 91 counties in the lower half of the state. “We need everyone to take this situation seriously,” said Georgia State Forester and Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) Director Johnny Sabo. “GFC’s wildland firefighters are responding daily to a near-record number of wildfires. It’s cr

Last week, Mayor Overstreet attended the opening session of Leadership Southeast Georgia, a regional leadership initiative serving Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Screven counties. She is a member of the Leadership Southeast Georgia Class of 2026, a cohort of community leaders selected to build stronger connections across the coastal region. This program brings together public officials, business leaders, and community partners

You may have noticed what looked like a busted water line on Sweetgum Street behind the fire station this afternoon. Fortunately, that was not the case. The water tower was overflowing, and the overflow outlet for the tank is located in that area. The extreme cold caused a problem with the water level sensor, which led to an overfill. The issue has been corrected, and everything is back to normal. We appreciate the residents who reached out and notified us. Your eyes and quic

At the council meeting on Thursday, January 29, 2026, town officials began discussions on organizing a community-wide clean up effort. The goal is to work together with residents to improve the appearance and safety of Newington. Topics discussed included maintenance of town right of ways, litter removal, unkept yards, overgrown lots, nonfunctioning vehicles, and abandoned structures. Officials emphasized that this initiative is meant to support residents, not criticize them,

We will hold a special called council meeting on Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

As the new year begins, I am sure many homes across town are marking the day with a familiar meal. Black eyed peas, greens, and cornbread. Each part of that tradition carries meaning. Those traditions fit naturally in a town like ours. We are a front porch kind of community, where neighbors still wave, conversations happen face to face, and pride in our town runs deep. It is the small things, shared meals, familiar faces, and looking out for one another, that make this plac

The Town of Newington is accepting Letters of Interest from residents who wish to be considered for appointment to a vacant Town Council seat. About two years remain in the unexpired term. Eligibility: • Must be a Town of Newington resident for at least 1 year • Must be a registered voter • Must have no outstanding debts to the Town Deadline to submit: 12:00 p.m. (noon) on February 9, 2026 Please contact Town Hall if you would like more information. The Council will review

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