Mile Posts Newsletter Winter 2016
Greetings!
For the recent Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, over 20 volunteers showed up, despite frigid temperatures, to remove overgrowth and litter from alongside Porterdale's newly-constructed Yellow River Path. Over 30 people came out on a cold and rainy night last week for the Winter Social at Bradley's Barbecue. And, as you'll notice in the sidebar below, over 60 families and individuals have joined or renewed their Newton Trails memberships this past quarter. Clearly, there is a dedicated trail movement in Newton County!
The Newton Trails board of directors is looking forward to continued growth and progress in 2016. We hope you'll join us as we promote, celebrate and improve our existing trails, explore and learn from trails in neighboring counties and across the state, and work to expand the Newton County trail system. You'll find opportunities to participate in all of the above in the articles below.
Happy trails!
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New and Renewing Members
A big High Five to all new and renewing members!
Nancy and Harold Alexander
Slade Bailey
Shelly and Jim Barber
Jim Behning
Jami and Frank Berry
Diane, John and Regan Bowers
Tammy and Christian Camfield
Nita Carson
Arline Chapman
Margie Cline and Elysse Lewandowski
Walt Davis
John Degonia
Kim Degonia
Johnny and Flora Dennis
Cathy and Denny Dobbs
Denise and Gregg Ellwanger
Penelope England
Robert Faulkner
Rob and Jean Fowler
Chad Frey
Christopher Fulmer
Tara and Michael Geoffroy
Ida and Matt Harris
Judy Harris
Candace Hassen
Karen Hedrick
Connie Hollis
Kelly and Bill Jesel
Philip A. Johnson
Robin Johnson
Vejaye Johnson
Josephine Kelly and Hugh Burnett
Heather King
Patti Lanford
Sarah (Buncie) Lanners
Levie Maddox
Jill and Matt McGibboney
Larry McSwain
Cheryl and Rick Meichsner
Barbara Morgan
Vanessa Nolley
Hoyt Oliver
Daniel Parson andMolly McGehee
Neil and Carol Penn
Florian Pohl andEve Mullen
Greg and Tamara Richardson
Karen and Mike Rogers
Jerry Roseberry
Della Royston
Bob Rutland
Nancy Schulz
Rodney and Julia Sheets
Lanier Sims
Robert Stansfield
John Travis
Frank B. and Kay Turner
Sara and Randy Vinson
David and Connie Waller
Billie Jean and Mike Whatley
Roberta and Ed Winnicki
Linda and Karl Woodworth
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Feature Story
Connecting the Dots with Covington Mayor Ronnie Johnston
When Mayor Ronnie Johnston shares a vision for Covington, one word keeps coming up: "Connectivity." It's an idea central to the Newton Trails vision of "a healthy, vibrant, prosperous community connected to one another, to nature, to our history, and to daily life through a system of greenway trails." Read more
News
Yellow River Path is Newton County's First Rail Trail
An old proverb says, "A trip of a thousand miles starts with a single step." The realization of a cross-county rail trail in Newton County has started with a 900-foot step in Porterdale. Read more
Turkey Creek/Yellow River Trail: A Shovel-Ready Project for the 2017 SPLOST
Newton County commissioners are beginning to discuss the 2017 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The Turkey Creek/Yellow River Trail is a shovel-ready project that should be on the list. Read more
Eastside Trail Kiosk Nearly Complete
Eastside Trail users will soon have all the information they need about the Eastside Trail route as well as local trail events thanks to a grant from the East Metro Board of Realtors and two Newton Trails volunteers. Read more
Southern Bicycle League Donates $500
Earlier this month, Newton Trails accepted a check for $500 from the Southern Bicycle League (SBL), which donated the money from the profits it received by putting on the Covington Century Bike Ride in August 2015. Read more
Georgia Trail Summit Set for April 14-16 in Carrollton
Now in its third year, the Georgia Trail Summit is open to everyone. This is a great opportunity to learn from trail builders and advocates from around the state and experience Carrollton's new GreenBelt trail system. Read more
Trail View
A 40-Year Perspective on Newton County Recreation and Trails
Retired Oxford College professor and Newton Trails volunteer Penny England has lived in Newton County for 40 years. Access to recreation and trails continue to be a priority.
Events
Covington Community Bike Ride
Sunday, February 7th 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
Community Walk on the Rockdale South River Trail
Saturday, February 27, 2016 (9:00 AM)
Come explore the newest section of the Rockdale South River Trail, a SPLOST-funded trail beginning at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. The section we'll walk includes a picturesque bridge across the South River. Read more
Quarterly Bike Ride (and Walk) in Columbus, GA
Saturday, March 5-Sunday, March 6
Travel with us to experience the Riverwalk Trail in Columbus, a city that has undergone a recreation-centered renaissance in recent years. Read more
Community Walk at Stone Mountain Park
Saturday, March 19 (9:00 AM)
Join us for an adventure on the Cherokee Trail at Stone Mountain Park. Our five-mile hike will take us around Stone Mountain on a cross country adventure, exploring parts of the mountain not normally seen. Read more
Every Body Walk/Newton, Campaign Kick Off
Wednesday, April 6
Community leaders, health professionals and enforcement officers will lead a series of community walks during the month of April to benefit the health, mind and soul and help build community. Read more
Opportunities to Host Quarterly Socials
Thursdays, April 21, July 21 & Oct 20 (6:00-7:00 PM)
Do you own or represent a trail-friendly business? Consider hosting one of Newton Trails' Quarterly Socials at your establishment. Read more
Trail Spotlight
Coastal Georgia Greenway
Don't pack your bags yet. This multi-use trail is still in the planning stage. However, once complete, the Coastal Georgia Greenway will traverse 155 continuous miles through multiple cities, historic sites, cultural sites and waterways along Georgia's coast. Read more
