Sen. Brian Strickland Highlights Funding for Newton County Agriculture Center in AFY 2026 Budget

ATLANTA (May 8, 2026) -Sen. Brian Strickland (R-McDonough) today highlighted the inclusion of $450,000 in the Amended Fiscal Year 2026 budget for updates and improvements to the T.M. "Mort" Ewing Newton County Agriculture Center in Newton County. The funding was added to the budget at Sen. Strickland's request and signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp as part of the AFY 2026 budget package.

The investment will support continued improvements to the facility, which serves as an important hub for agricultural education, youth development and community engagement in Newton County and the surrounding region.

"This investment continues our efforts to make certain that young people growing up in Metro Atlanta can learn through first-hand interactions how important agriculture is to Georgia's economy, heritage, and safety," said Sen. Strickland. "By continuing to invest in this facility, we are providing more opportunities for Georgians from across our state to come to Newton County and directly experience Georgia's number one industry."

The funding reflects the General Assembly's ongoing commitment to preserving Georgia's agricultural heritage while ensuring future generations understand the critical role farming and agriculture play in the state's economy and daily life.

The AFY 2026 budget was signed into law earlier this year and includes targeted investments in education, public safety, infrastructure and economic development projects across Georgia.

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Sen. Brian Strickland serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary. He represents the 42^nd Senate District, which includes Morgan County and portions of Henry, Newton and Walton counties. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0508 or by email at [email protected].

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