The City of Mt. Zion announces with deep sorrow the passing of former Mayor and City Council Member, Donald Newman.
- shelly0287
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
Mr. Newman was one of our most beloved residents, dedicating more than 44 years of faithful service to his community. He served as the sixth elected Mayor of Mt. Zion from 1981 to 1983 and was a longstanding member of the City Council. Throughout his years of service, he also contributed to the community as a member of the Board of Directors for the Carroll County Water Authority and as Chairman of the Board for the Mt. Zion Health Care Clinic.
In addition to his civic leadership, Mr. Newman was an active and devoted member of Five Points Baptist Church. There, he continued his lifelong commitment to serving others in numerous roles, including choir director, Sunday school teacher, Chairman of Deacons, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chairman of the Cemetery Committee.
Mr. Newman’s legacy of service and dedication was recognized by the State of Georgia through Senate Resolution 994, presented by Senator Bearden of the 30th District. (Please see the attached link for more details.)
He will be remembered for his unwavering dedication, leadership, and love for the Mt. Zion community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
26 LC 129 1437
Senate Resolution 994
By: Senator Bearden of the 30th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Donald Newman; and for other purposes.1
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2
with the passing of Donald Newman of Mount Zion, Carroll County, Georgia; and3
WHEREAS, Donald Newman dedicated his life to public service, serving over 444
consecutive years on the Mount Zion City Council; and5
WHEREAS, he was believed to be the longest-serving city council member in the State of6
Georgia and was recognized at the age of 85 as one of the oldest currently serving council7
members; and8
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Donald Newman was an active member of9
Five Points Baptist Church in Waco, Georgia, where he served as Choir Director, Sunday10
School Teacher, Chairman of the Deacons, Chairman of the Cemetery Committee, as well11
as Secretary and Treasurer; and12
WHEREAS, his commitment to Mount Zion and Carroll County extended far beyond city13
council service, as he also served 44 consecutive years on the Board of Directors of the14
S. R. 994
- 1 -
26 LC 129 1437
Carroll County Water Authority where he played a key role in restoring the Mount Zion15
municipal water system; and16
WHEREAS, furthermore, Donald Newman was one of the original founders and served as17
Chairman of the Board of the Mt. Zion/Carroll County Primary Health Care Clinic; and18
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern19
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his20
family and friends were admired by others; and21
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation22
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he23
made this world a better place in which to live; and24
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Donald Newman will long be remembered25
for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who had the great26
fortune of knowing him.27
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body28
join in honoring the life and memory of Donald Newman and express their deepest and most29
sincere regret at his passing.30
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed31
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of32
Donald Newman.33
S. R. 994
- 2 -
Comments