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Newton County Board of Commissioners

J.C. Henderson is originally from Covington, Georgia. He earned his associate's degree from DeKalb Community College and is continuing his education at the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government. He lives with his wife, Sandy, and their eight children in Covington, and attends Rising Son Christian Church, where J.C. serves as chairman of the deacon board. 

J.C. currently serves as a Newton County Commissioner, District 4. He was first elected in 1996 and is serving his 8th term.

As of March 11, 2026, J C Henderson did not have a website or any information online.

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Nytravious "Nytro" Smith is from Covington, Georgia. He is a minister at James Paschal Missionary Baptist Church of Covington.

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Nytravious Smith attended Morehouse College. He is a minister at James Paschal Missionary Baptist Church of Covington.

Nytravious is a pipefitter and plumber. He is also a freshman at Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he is majoring in psychology on a pre-med track. He is a minister at James Paschal Missionary Baptist Church of Covington. 

Nytravious is a pipefitter and plumber. He currently works as a director of public relations for a nonprofit organization that supports women facing addiction and teen pregnancy and connects individuals with homelessness and mental health resources.

Nytravious "Nytro" Smith's campaign for Newton County commissioner, District 4, is his first time running for public office.

Nytravious' campaign for Newton County commissioner, District 4, is his first time running for public office.

Supports workforce development and skilled trades training.

Prioritizes small business growth and local economic development.

Supports strategic tax management tied to economic growth and planning.

- Supports workforce development and skilled trades training.
- Prioritizes small business growth and local economic development.
- Supports strategic tax management tied to economic growth and planning.

As of March 11, 2026, Nytravious "Nytro" Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports accountable housing development while maintaining neighborhoods.

- Supports accountable housing development while maintaining neighborhoods.

Supports managed growth tied to infrastructure and job creation.

- Supports managed growth tied to infrastructure and job creation.

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- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

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Newton County Commissioner, District 4, Democratic Primary

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