The new signs at Factory Shoals Recreation Park tell visitors to "SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK" in all capital letters and warn there is no lifeguard on duty, as Newton County officials seek to prevent deaths like the drowning last month. Newton County Chairman Keith Ellis said at last week's Board of Commissioners meeting that two signs had been posted at the county park, including at the park's entrance and at a path leading to the Alcovy River, and said a third sign would be posted at another path in the park. When asked, Commissioner John Douglas said he didn't know if the signs made a
Warning signs placed at Factory Shoals