Whether it is the city council, fireworks or derby racing, Robert Foxworth is well involved in many different aspects of Newton County. 

Foxworth is a former member of the Porterdale City Council, the Lions Club, the Shriners, two masons clubs and he helps the Covington Police Department (CPD) Explorers program.

When discussing his time in the city council, Foxworth explained why it meant a lot to him to be a part of it.

“It is satisfying to be able to vote for something and to be able to put it in place and to watch it develop,” Foxworth said. “It is a big accomplishment to be a part of a government agency like that, and to make decisions that affect more than just you.”

Foxworth also runs a tree cutting business that he has been a part of for 39 years, in which he has offered his services for free. Foxworth has also been a contractor for EMC Snapping Shoals for 16 years.

In his work with the CPD Explorers, Foxworth assisted in training courses for the young men and women.

One of the major joys of working in Covington for Foxworth is the annual Fourth of July fireworks show. Foxworth has been helping run the show for 11 years and has seen growth almost every year. 

“The fireworks [show] is my baby, I really enjoy that. It has been 11 years. Steve Horton asked me to help Covington with the fireworks, and all it took for me to do it was to be asked,” Foxworth said. “The first year, I raised $8,000, and each year we have been growing and growing, and so has the show. It has been five years [ago] now that we have formed a non-profit called Friend of Covington Fireworks.”

Along with the Covington show, Foxworth has helped with the Porterdale Fourth of July fireworks show. Most notably, Foxworth raised money to ensure there would be a show during the Great Recession of 2008.

When he is not doing work within the county, Foxworth enjoys derby racing. Foxworth owns his own car and enjoys taking it out to the track almost every week. 

“I have been doing that [derby racing] for three or four years. I got my own car, it is a 354 Coupe, my car is a tribute car to Richie Evans,” Foxworth said. “I have my car down in Macon now. I have been going down there every evening and coming back home.”

No matter what industry Foxworth finds himself helping in, he has the same goal in mind.

“I like to do something to make a difference,” Foxworth said. “Making a difference and deciding factors to impact people in a positive way; that is why I wanted to do it. To promote the city and to make a difference.”