Newton County Tax Commissioner

06/01/2026

🌟 Customer Service Matters! 🌟

At the Newton County Tax Commissioner's Office, we strive to provide exceptional service to every customer, every day.

We recently reviewed our first 200 Customer Satisfaction Surveys, and we are proud to share the results:

⭐ 95% of customers rated their overall experience 5 out of 5
⭐ 94% rated our staff as Very Knowledgeable
⭐ 83% completed their transaction in less than 10 minutes
⭐ 98.5% completed their transaction in less than 20 minutes

But what means the most to us are the comments from our customers:

💬 "The service was smooth and fast."
💬 "Lisa was very helpful. She is kind and informative."
💬 "Sinithia was very helpful and professional."
💬 "Linda was very helpful and very nice."
💬 "Kaysie was amazing!"

These comments are a direct reflection of the hard work, professionalism, and dedication of our team.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete a survey and provide feedback. We remain committed to delivering efficient, friendly, and professional service to the citizens of Newton County.

05/29/2026

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO NEWTON COUNTY PROPERTY OWNERS 📢

The Newton County Board of Tax Assessors has advised that the 2026 Annual Notices of Assessment are scheduled to be mailed on Friday, May 29, 2026.

📬 Property owners will have 45 days from the mail date to file an appeal regarding their assessment.

🗓️ Appeal Deadline: Monday, July 13, 2026

Appeals may be filed:
✔️ By mail
✔️ Online through the qPublic website
✔️ In person at the Newton County Board of Tax Assessors Office

⚠️ Please Note:
Due to new legislation, the Annual Notice of Assessment has changed this year. Property owners will no longer see estimated taxes or estimated rollback rates printed on the notice.

Instead, notices will now include a section titled:
“2026 Exemptions, Credits, and Preferential Assessments”
which reflects estimated tax savings associated with applicable exemptions and assessment programs.

📌 Questions regarding notices of assessment, property values, exemptions, or appeals should be directed to the Newton County Board of Tax Assessors Office at (770) 784-2030.

Please remember:
🏛️ The Tax Assessor’s Office determines property values.
💰 The Tax Commissioner’s Office bills and collects taxes.

Thank you for allowing us to serve you.

05/19/2026

Today is Election Day. Please VOTE!!!

05/08/2026

🚨 SERVICE ALERT: GEORGIA DRIVES SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 🚨

The Georgia Department of Revenue DRIVES system will undergo statewide maintenance on:

🗓️ Saturday, May 9
⏰ 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

During this time, Motor Vehicle services will be unavailable, including all MV Express Kiosks, e-Services, ETR/TOP Services..

We encourage customers to plan ahead and complete any transactions before or after this maintenance window.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as the system is updated.

04/28/2026

📢 Exciting News for Newton County Taxpayers!

We’re making it easier than ever to serve you!

🕒 Effective Monday, May 4, 2026
Our Westside Office will now remain OPEN during the lunch hour—no more mid-day closures!

📍 Westside Location:
3612 Salem Road, Covington, GA - 8:00am to 4:30pm

This change builds on our commitment to accessibility. When Tax Commissioner Bennett first took office, we opened our main office during lunch—and now, thanks to staffing realignment, we’re proud to extend that same convenience to our Westside location.

💬 We know the lunch hour is often the most convenient time for many of our customers, and we’re committed to meeting you where you are.

04/27/2026

🗳️ Newton County Voters — Election Season Is Here!

Informed voters build stronger communities, and now is the time to stay engaged.

Candidates On The Clock will feature local and state candidates running to represent Newton County and surrounding districts. Hear directly from each candidate on the issues that matter most to our community:

🏫 Schools
🛣️ Roads & Infrastructure
💼 Jobs & Economic Growth
🚓 Public Safety
🏥 Healthcare
🏘️ Community Leadership

Take the time to learn where candidates stand and prepare to make your voice heard at the polls.

🔗 Visit: https://candidatesontheclock.com

Watch the full video interviews with each candidate to hear their thoughts on the issues that matter most to Newton County residents.

04/24/2026

🎥 What Does the Tax Commissioner’s Office Do?

Have you ever wondered what we do here at the Newton County Tax Commissioner’s Office?

This video gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how our team works every day to serve you and keep Newton County moving.

💰 We bill, collect, and disburse property taxes
🚗 We handle motor vehicle services, including tag renewals and registrations
📊 We ensure funds are distributed to support our schools, county services, and cities

📌 One important thing to remember:
We do NOT set property values or tax rates—those are handled by other entities.

Our goal is simple: provide accurate, efficient, and professional service to every customer we serve.

▶️ Take a moment to watch the video and learn more about what we do!

04/24/2026

⚠️ Kiosk Service Notice
🚨 Scheduled Maintenance Alert
Please be advised that all Motor Vehicle Kiosks will be temporarily unavailable on:
📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026
🕕 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
During this time, kiosks will be placed out of service while scheduled system maintenance is performed.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to improve our services.
💻 For online motor vehicle services, please visit:
https://eservices.drives.ga.gov/_/
Thank you for allowing us to serve you!

04/24/2026

Please vote!!

🗳 Early voting starts Monday for the Newton County general primary election! Below are our locations and times for early voting. Go to MVP.SOS.GA.GOV to find your election day polling information and check your registration status.

Reminder! You must request your mail in ballot before the May 8 deadline.

04/23/2026

⚖️ Upcoming Tax Sale – May 5, 2026

The Newton County Tax Commissioner’s Office will conduct a Tax Sale on:

📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
🕙 Sale Begins at 10:00 a.m.
📝 Registration Opens at 9:30 a.m.

📍 Location:
Newton County Administration Building
1113 Usher St, Suite 103A
Covington, GA 30014

This sale is conducted in accordance with Georgia law for the collection of delinquent property taxes.

📌 Important Reminder:
All bidders must be registered prior to participating in the sale.

For additional details, including the list of properties, please visit:
👉 www.newtoncountytax.com/property_tax/tax-sales/

We encourage all interested participants to arrive early and be prepared.