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The goal of the Newton County Sheriff’s Office is “to be recognized as the kind of professional organization that values, respects, and honors the rights and dignity of the entire community. Through an abundance of collaborative efforts, the NCSO is committed to improving life in every aspect for its citizens, businesses, schools, colleges/universities and visitors.”

The Newton County Sheriff's Office is located at 15151 Alcovy Road in Covington, Georgia. From I-20, take Exit 92 onto Alcovy Road and travel north on Alcovy Road for approximately one mile and cross over Highway 142. The Sheriff's Office will be on the left.

The administrative office hours for the Newton County Sheriff's Office are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding county holidays.

The Newton County Jail is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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Recently, a significant number of accidents, including highway fatalities have occurred throughout the country due to aggressive driving, also known as “road rage.” Every motorist has experienced a moment of frustration while driving, whether it is due to traffic or the poor decisions of other motorists, a moment of anger can easily ruin one’s day. For some, that anger persists longer than an instant and can result in disastrous consequences.

Although the terms “aggressive driving” and “road rage” are used interchangeably, there is a significant distinction between the two, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Aggressive driving is often used as a label for unsafe driving behaviors, like speeding or tailgating, that could compromise peoples’ safety and lead to a traffic violation.

Aggressive driving is dangerous, and drivers engage in negative behavior for a variety of reasons. Oftentimes, the driver is intoxicated, suffering from a mental breakdown or emotional strain, or simply just late for work or an appointment. While none of these are acceptable motives for putting one’s self and others at risk, road rage is all too common, unfortunately.

While aggressive drivers are everywhere, the most dangerous road rage incidents occur when two or more drivers have aggressive responses to each other. Getting cut off in traffic can quickly escalate to further aggression if one chooses to honk his or her vehicle’s horn or gesture at another motorist.

Road rage incidents include driving behavior that can escalate to yelling, angry gestures or violent acts. Outside of amplified voices and rude gestures, road rage is a criminal offense. Even if you have been subjected to rude or aggressive driving behaviors, it is important that you do not respond in kind. Think twice before sounding your horn or making a rude gesture, and you can avoid provoking road rage.

According to Safe-Motorist, a total of 12,610 injuries and 218 murders have been attributed to road rage over a seven-year period in the United States.