The 2016 football schedules have been released for the three Newton County High Schools. Newton will open its season Thursday, Aug. 18 at Drew High School in Riverdale, while Eastside and Alcovy will kick off their seasons on Friday, Aug. 19 with the Eagles facing Luella High School and the Tigers playing at Duluth.

Newton plays at Eastside in Week 2 on Aug. 26, while the Eagles and Tigers will face off at Alcovy on Sept. 2.