Now that the governor has signed off on the new Georgia house and senate district maps, Newton County seems assured of adding Sen. Ronald B. Ramsey (D-43) and Rep. Steve Davis (R-109) to its slate of legislators. By law the maps must be approved by the U.S. Dept. of Justice, and it's widely expected that Democrats will challenge the Republican-authored maps in court. However, Newton County does not appear to be at the forefront of any disputes, and, barring any major changes, Newton residents will need to get to know their new legislators before the General Assembly reconvenes in January.