
John Keck - John and his wife, Susie, have lived in Covington since 2005. After several years in East Tennessee, she moved to Covington in 1994. Linda Hanna - Linda grew up in Michigan enjoying all the Great Lakes had to offer including hiking, camping, fishing, and canoeing. Additional hobbies in the Griffith household include cycling, hiking, gardening, trap shooting and soap-making. Debra, her husband, Rich, and their 2 dogs live on Lake Varner where they enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, and bird watching. She currently serves as Board Member At Large representing Newton Trails on the board of Newton County Tomorrow. Bard, Inc., where she worked for 37 years. She retired from her position as the Director of Medical Services & Support for C.R. They have a daughter and son hobbies include hiking, bicycling, gardening, disc golf, and DIY home improvement projects.ĭebra Griffith (Secretary/Treasurer) - Debra is a 65-yr native to Covington/Newton County. He started that career as an assistant professor teaching crop science but eventually served as a college dean and lastly as a technical college president. She enjoys serving the community, running, hiking, trips to the beach, photography and International travel.ĭuane Ford (Chair) - Duane and his wife moved to Covington in 2016 following his retirement from a career in higher education. of Piedmont Newton Hospital Auxiliary, past Board member of the Covington Family YMCA and a member of the Parents Council for the Newton County School System. She is the Broker/Owner of East Metro Real Estate, an Epidemiology Assistant COVID-19 Case Investigator for the Georgia Department of Public Health, V.P. They also enjoy traveling abroad whenever possible.Ĭynthia Eagan- Cynthia has lived in Newton County with her husband Vince and 4 children since 2000. He and his family enjoy bicycling, canoeing, and outdoor activities of all types.


He is elected to Porterdale City Council Post 5, represents Porterdale on the Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority, and serves on the boards of other local organizations. Lowell Chamber s- Lowell has been a Newton County resident since 1994. Jim and Laura live south of Covington with a small herd of horses and a few dogs. Working in construction for a few years led to working in IT the past 20 years. After graduating from college in 1983, he moved to Georgia with his wife Laura. Bicycles were his main source of transport and freedom.

Jim Behning - Jim was born and raised in Ohio.
