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Newton chairman defends P-Card spending
Social media group alleges use for personal gain
State of the County
Newton County Chairman Marcello Banes presents a "State of the County" address in 2018 at the Turner Lake Complex. - photo by File Photo
County Chairman Marcello Banes is defending more than four years of expenses he reported on his county purchasing card against allegations he repeatedly used the card for personal gain.