COVINGTON — Henry County’s human resources director is one of two finalists for the county manager position in Newton County.
Harold Cooper was named a finalist for the position Monday night following a closed session meeting of the Newton County Board of Commissioners. The other finalist is Lucinda Babers, who is deputy mayor for operations and infrastructure for Washington, D.C.
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