The Newton County Board of Commissioners (BOC) elected not to exercise their first right of refusal on two tracts of land on the corner of Highway 142 and Alcovy Road Monday. That 4-1 vote —with District 4 Commissioner J.C. Henderson the voting against — was made to pave the way for a new industry to purchase three parcels of land at that location, including the former NyloBoard building. The Covington City Council also exercised their right of first refusal during its meeting Monday.