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GALLERY: Georgia National Guard clean Newton County Judicial Center
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The Georgia National Guard was deployed to clean seven government buildings in Newton County beginning Thursday afternoon. - Mason Wittner | The Covington News

COVINGTON, Ga. — The Georgia National Guard was in Covington on Thursday and began the process of cleaning the Newton County Judicial Center after the presence of multiple people who reportedly had been diagnosed with COVID-19 was made public.

Sights from Thursday’s events can be seen below:

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Members of the Georgia National Guard entered the Newton County Judicial Center on Thursday afternoon and began spraying down high-traffic areas with disinfectant. - Mason Wittner | The Covington News

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Guardsmen donned hazmat suits prior to entering the Newton County Judicial Center. - Mason Wittner | The Covington News
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Two National Guardsmen stand outside of the Newton County Judicial Center and await instruction last week. - Mason Wittner | The Covington News
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A plethora of cleaning supplies were transported into the government buildings in Newton County and used to properly disinfect the area. - Mason Wittner | The Covington News
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Upon their entrance to the Newton County Judicial Center, the National Guardsmen journeyed up to the third floor and worked their way down while cleaning hallways, offices and courtrooms. - Mason Wittner | The Covington News
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The guardsmen used a hydrogen peroxide-based chemical to clean the facilities Thursday afternoon. - Mason Wittner | The Covington News