Newton County has had some recent success recruiting industries, but future success will be largely tied to the ability of the county to develop a higher-skilled workforce. From third graders to adults in their third career, the chamber, Georgia Department of Labor, schools and businesses are partnering together to improve worker education, skill level and professionalism. "Newton County has a 12 percent unemployment rate, but that 12 percent of people are not always qualified for the jobs available today," said Shannon Davis, who's leading and coordinating the workforce development charge