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Alana Sanders, Denise Williams file motion to dismiss defamation lawsuit brought forth by Marcello Banes
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Current District 3 commissioner Alana Sanders and District 1 commissioner candidate Denise Williams (Left, Middle) filed a motion on Aug. 12 to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought forth against them last year by Newton County chairman Marcello Banes (Right).
Evan Newton
Published: Aug 19, 2024, 3:54 PM
A defamation lawsuit from chairman Marcello Banes against District 3 commissioner Alana Sanders and District 1 commissioner candidate Denise Williams could soon see a resolution. According to official court documents, Sanders and Williams filed a motion on Aug. 12 in Newton Superior Court to dismiss a civil lawsuit brought forth against them by Banes last year. The motion outlines a number of reasons why the suit should be thrown out, including Banes’ recent federal indictment and subsequent suspension from his chairman position.
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Newton County helps kick off nationwide Great American Cleanup
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Volunteers banded together to pick up trash in Newton County as part of the nationwide Great American Cleanup. - photo by Contributed Photo
Kate Verity
Published: Apr 7, 2025, 7:36 PM
Over 400 volunteers banded together last weekend to work towards cleanliness, beautification and quality of life right at home in Newton County.
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