Salem Road is already one of the county's main commercial corridors, but county officials realize it likely won't reach its potential as a true destination to both shop and live in without some changes. Last week, Newton County commissioners saw the latest draft proposal of a special zoning overlay for the Salem Road corridor that will seek to seek to foster high-quality residential and commercial development, make the area more livable and walkable, and create close-knit communities. The zoning overlay, officially known as the Salem Overlay, would place certain development standards on any
Vision for Salem Road advances