One trial delayed; routine court business to continue in Newton, Walton

COVINGTON — A Walton County jury trial has been postponed due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, but routine proceedings in the Alcovy Judicial Circuit will continue as planned for the time being.

Senior Superior Court Judge John Ott said Saturday that a jury trial that had been scheduled to begin Monday in Judge Samuel Ozburn’s courtroom has been postponed.

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