70 Acres AR East Newton County, Estate lots or Investment
70-Acre Land Opportunity Location Covington, GA
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70-Acre Land Opportunity —Investment, Future Development, Estate Lots Newton County, Georgia
Property Overview
This 70-acre tract of undeveloped land is located in Eastern Newton County, Georgia, within reasonable proximity to Interstate 20, providing access for commuters from Atlanta and nearby regional markets. The property is being offered as raw land and presents an opportunity for future use consistent with Newton County's adopted plans, zoning regulations, and public review processes. The site offers scale and location that may be of interest to buyers evaluating long-term landholdings or potential development, subject to applicable zoning, infrastructure capacity, and great investment to hold. Located in Newton County, GA, at Hwy 142 and Dixie Rd. Water is on the property and along Hwy 142 and Dixie RD adjacent to the property. Currently, sewage is not available to this site; most of Newton County is septic.
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Water is on the property and along Hwy 142 and Dixie RD adjacent to the property. Currently, sewage is not available to this site.
Broker & Public Office Disclosure:
The listing agent is an active Georgia real estate licensee and serves as an elected County Commissioner in Newton County. This listing is presented solely in the agent’s private capacity as a real estate broker. The agent does not participate in, influence, or predetermine zoning, rezoning, or land-use decisions for this or any property. All development applications are reviewed and decided through Newton County’s established public process in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and ethical standards. I will abstain from any part of the process. I believe in the highest ethical standards of GA law.
Land Use & Zoning Context
Land use and development within unincorporated Newton County are governed by the County’s Zoning Ordinance, Zoning District Map, and adopted Comprehensive Plan. These tools are designed to support orderly growth, protect existing communities, and ensure transparency and public participation in land-use decisions.
No representations are made regarding permitted uses beyond what is allowed under current zoning. Any future development, rezoning, or land-use change is subject to the County’s established public hearing and approval process.
🔗 Newton County Zoning Overview
https://www.newtoncountyga.gov/210/Zoning
🔗 Official Zoning Ordinance (PDF)
https://www.newtoncountyga.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5114/Newton-County-Unified-Development-Ordinance--Chapter1-Zoning-Ordinance-with-amendments-thru-07192022
🔗 Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) – Planning Updates
https://www.newtoncountyga.gov/694/Unified-Development-Ordinance-Planning
Buyers are encouraged to independently verify the property’s current zoning designation, permitted uses, and development standards by contacting Newton County Department of Development Services (P & Z) (678) 625-1650
Newton County is updating its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to consolidate and modernize development regulations while remaining consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. This effort is intended to improve clarity, predictability, and public accessibility in land-use decision-making.
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