How Newton Community Partnership is Redefining Youth-Led Prevention in Newton County

How Newton Community Partnership is Redefining Youth-Led Prevention in Newton County

🎙️ “Prevention isn’t one program—it’s a plate of spaghetti.” In Episode 49 of The Town Square Podcast, Newton Community Partnership’s Executive Director Mollie Melvin dives into what it really takes to build a healthier, more resilient Newton County. From youth-led advocacy to early literacy and mental health, this conversation pulls back the curtain on how NCP is making big change with deep roots.

💡 If you care about community, kids, or just want to hear how two people and a vision are reshaping prevention, this episode is a must-listen.

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Newton Youth Lead the Way at Georgia Teen Institute 2025
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Newton Youth Lead the Way at Georgia Teen Institute 2025

This summer, Newton Community Partnership and the Newton County Drug Free Community Coalition proudly supported eight Youth Action Team (YAT) members at Georgia Teen Institute (GTI). During this intensive leadership experience, our youth chose to focus their 2025–2026 project on underage drinking prevention and youth mental health—critical issues facing our community. With support from coalition partners like GUIDE, Inc. and The Council on Alcohol and Drugs, Newton’s youth are stepping up to lead lasting change.

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