You’ve shared your thoughts about Newton County’s lack of shopping and dining options for years with friends and on Facebook, but now is your chance to finally tell someone who can do something about it. Dave Bernd, the county’s new commercial recruiter, is hosting a public information meeting to share the results of the county’s latest retail study and get public feedback; the meeting is at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13 at The Center for Community Preservation and Planning, 2104 Washington St. SW, Covington. Bernd will present the study -– a two-page overview of which can be seen at