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Gun ordinance on Tuesday's agenda
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The newly-created gun-firing ordinance could be voted on by the Newton County Board of Commissioners Tuesday as county officials seek a resolution to the issue of recreational shooting, which has stirred strong emotions on both sides. The proposed ordinance was drafted by a citizens committee seeking a middle ground and tweaks the current law by outlawing recreational shooting — namely target practice — on properties smaller than 2 acres, within 100 yards of a residence, public building or road, and at night. Hunting would be exempted from any local restrictions and would only be subject to