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Independence in the Park: Traffic Plan for 07.04.2024
July 01, 2024
With one of the largest fireworks shows in the southeast, there's a specific traffic plan set in place to facilitate the exodus of thousands of attendees from Covington.
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Community Cleanup: Saturday, June 22, 2024
June 22, 2024
Come out as a community and help clean up one of the most historic areas of our City, the Sand Hill / Texas Alley area as well as along Puckett Street.
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Use Water Efficiently Especially During the Summer Months
June 14, 2024
Using water efficiently is important throughout the year, but in the summer, water use can make a big difference for community water supplies.
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Town Hall Meeting: June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024
Citizens are invited to a City of Covington town hall meeting to discuss proposed uses of the 3156 Spring Street property.
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2023 Water Quality Report
April 17, 2024
At the City of Covington, we understand that you expect only the best water that is pleasing to sight and smell and guarded against pathogens.
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Volunteer Board Openings for CPC, BOAA & HPC
April 12, 2024
There are currently openings on three of the City of Covington's Planning and Zoning governed boards (Planning Commission, Board of Appeals & Adjustments, and Historic Preservation Commission) and we are looking for volunteers!
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Residential & Small Commercial Gas Meter Informational Audits
April 10, 2024
The City of Covington Gas Department has contracted National Utility Services to conduct an informational only meter audit of all of its residential and small commercial customers.
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New Bill Pay Landing Page
April 08, 2024
The bill pay landing page has a new look and makes it easier to pay bills online!
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All Way Stop at Washington Street & Brown Street Starting 3/29/24
April 01, 2024
For pedestrian and traffic safety, an all way stop has been implemented at the intersection of Washington Street and Brown Street, 2 blocks west of the Square.
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2024 Code Enforcement Guide
March 05, 2024
The Municipal Code addresses items that require regulation within the City. The 2024 Code Enforcement Guide consolidates some of the most often violated codes into one easy booklet. This does not cover all City of Covington codes.
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OPEN NOW! Glass & Cardboard Recycling Dropoff for City of Covington Residents
February 19, 2024
The City of Covington has opened our Transfer Station to accept glass and cardboard drop-offs for recycling. Opening date is Monday, February 19, 2024.
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ALERT: Phone Scam Targeting City of Covington Electric Customers
February 13, 2024
Our team has been made aware of a phone scam that is targeting our customers. Please read more below.
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The Dreams of a People: Celebrating Black History Month Student Art Exhibit
February 12, 2024
In celebration of Black History Month 2024, the City of Covington has various activities scheduled for February.
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COMING SOON! Glass & Cardboard Recycling Dropoff
January 24, 2024
The City of Covington is set to open our Transfer Station to accept glass and cardboard drop-offs for recycling. Opening date TBA.
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Sendoff Ceremony for Blacksheep Company Soldiers: 1/27/24
January 24, 2024
Soldiers from the Army National Guard's Blacksheep Company will be deploying this weekend for an almost year long deployment overseas. Join the community in cheering them on for a proper sendoff.
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Newton County Archway Partnership Community Listening Sessions
November 03, 2023
The Archway Partnership empowers communities to address long-standing and critical community and economic development needs. Newton County Tomorrow is offering Community Listening Sessions to learn more about this wonderful opportunity for our future
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Public Meeting: Turner Lake Road Proposed Widening Project
October 20, 2023
Public meeting to be held at Legion Field on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the proposed Turner Lake Road Widening Project.
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Advanced Voting Locations for Newton County 11/7/23 General Election
October 16, 2023
Advanced voting for Newton County's 11/7/23 general election, which includes voting for City of Covington residents for Mayor & City Council Post 1 West, Post 2 East, and Post 3 East, is Monday, October 16, 2023 through Friday, November 3, 2023.
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2023 LMIG Paving Around The City of Covington
October 05, 2023
The City of Covington received a Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) through GDOT for paving roads in the City. Milling and paving starts the week of October 9, 2023 and is scheduled as listed below.
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October 1-7, 2023: Public Natural Gas Week
October 02, 2023
Public Natural Gas Week (PNGW) is a nationwide observance that offers the perfect opportunity for our citizens to learn more about our public natural gas system and the benefits of public natural gas.
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SBRF Established for Businesses Impacted by August 25th Fire
August 30, 2023
The businesses directly impacted by the August 25, 2023 fire have the opportunity to submit an application to request monetary assistance from the SBRF established by the Newton Chamber of Commerce.
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Fire Devastates Building in Downtown Covington
August 29, 2023
A fire broke out on the evening of Friday, August 25, 2023 destroying one building and causing water and smoke damage to several other surrounding businesses.
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Professional Clothing & Accessory Drive: 8/18 - 9/13, 2023
August 22, 2023
From August 18 to September 13, 2023, we will be accepting donations of new and/or clean, gently used professional attire for all sizes and gender: suits, sports coats and blazers, dress pants, skirts neckties, belts, handbags & shoes.
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Pay Utility Bill Online and Be Entered in Invoice Cloud
August 07, 2023
Pay your City of Covington Utility Bill online between July 1 and August 31, 2023 and be entered into Invoice Cloud's sweepstakes.
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Red, White & GO! Traffic Plan for July 4th after Fireworks
June 27, 2023
Our annual Independence in the Park celebration is Tuesday, July 4, 2023 and to assist in guiding traffic out after the fireworks, please refer to the below traffic plan as implemented by our Covington Police Department.
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Independence in the Park: An Annual July 4th Tradition!
June 27, 2023
Info about times, road closures and parking listed below for Independence in the Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
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Downtown Consumption District: 90-Day Trial Period
April 25, 2023
From May 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023, a Downtown Consumption District will open within the Historic Entertainment District allowing adult beverages to be carried in approved open containers within the district.
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Gas Leak Safety & Awareness
March 02, 2023
Do you know the warning signs of a natural gas leak?
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CPD Accepting Applications to 2023 Spring Citizens Academy
February 15, 2023
The Covington Police Department is now accepting applications for enrollment into their Citizens Academy for Spring of 2023.
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SBA Customer Service Representatives Available at FFA-FCCLA Center
February 14, 2023
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has set up a Resource Center at the FFA-FCCLA Center for Newton County residents affected by the severe storms on January 12, 2023. They will be available 6 days a week (closed on Sunday) until March 17, 2023.
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FEMA Request for Assistance Portal & Deadline Information
February 09, 2023
The below information is a reminder from our friends at GEMA/FEMA for counties, cities, state agencies, houses of worship and certain private non-profits. These resources are for those who were impacted by the tornados/storms on January 12, 2023.
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Covington-Newton 911 CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Submission Portal
February 08, 2023
Covington-Newton 911 has a new CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) standard, that Public Comments will be received via a public access portal online.
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Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Newton County
February 01, 2023
FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Newton County on Thursday, February 2, to assist Georgians applying for disaster assistance following the severe weather on January 12, 2023.
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Small Business Administration Open Small Business Recovery Center at FFA-FCCLA Center
January 24, 2023
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened a Business Recovery Center in Newton County to assist Georgians applying for SBA disaster loans following the recent severe weather.
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Covington Selects High-Tech Approach to Assess and Repair Road Network
December 20, 2022
Covington has selected StreetScan to perform a mobile sensing survey of its road network that will help prioritize maintenance & repairs. Data collection of roads and capture of right of way areas began on December 17 and was completed December 20th.
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Electric Meter Replacements Happening Now!
December 15, 2022
The Electric Department is in the process of replacing electric meters throughout the system over the next four months.
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Portion of Cricket Frog Trail Closed on December 8 & December 9, 2022
December 05, 2022
Storm Drain Construction
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Advance Voting Locations for Newton County 12/6/22 General Election Runoff
November 22, 2022
The General Election Runoff is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Georgia. Please see below for Advance Voting locations in Newton County, Georgia.
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Yard Waste & Sanitation Pickup Days the Week of Thanksgiving 2022
November 18, 2022
There are different schedules for yard waste pickup and sanitation pickup. The yard waste pickup schedule is listed first and the sanitation pickup schedule is listed further down on the page.
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Faith and Blue Weekend Activities & Project ReNeWal Donation Drive
October 04, 2022
The 2022 Faith and Blue weekend is October 7-10, 2022 and the Covington Police Department is participating in some activities to celebrate the occasion including seeking donations for Project ReNeWal.
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Sample Ballots for the November 08, 2022 Elections
September 29, 2022
To help familiarize yourself with the different type of ballots that are being used in Newton County for the upcoming 11/8/22 election, please select on each link below to see a ballot sample.
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Covington Roots Bicentennial Concert on Saturday, 9/24
September 23, 2022
To celebrate the City of Covington's 200th anniversary, we are having a concert featuring artists whose musical roots started in Covington: Drew Parker, Drive Time Band and BLU MAXX!
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LMIG Paving Around The City of Covington
August 30, 2022
The City of Covington received a Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) through GDOT for paving roads in the City. This is a list of streets that will be paved and dates will be added when they become available.
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Advanced Voting Locations for Newton County 11/8/22 General Election
August 29, 2022
Please see below for the dates, times and locations for advanced voting for the November 8, 2022 General Election in Newton County.
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Georgia Pollinator Census: August 19 & 20, 2022
August 02, 2022
Join us as we celebrate the 2022 Great Georgia Pollinator Census, counting pollinators throughout Georgia!
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Bulk Waste Pickup for City of Covington Sanitation Customers
July 12, 2022
Did you know that City of Covington sanitation customers can place two bulk items next to their trash receptacle for pick up each week?
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New Online Bill Pay System Means Changes for Current Auto Pay Customers
June 28, 2022
The City has a new and improved online bill pay service. An email was recently sent out to our customers about the new payment system, but it has come to our attention that the most important message in the email may not have reached our customers.
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Independence in the Park 2022: Red, White & Go! Traffic Plan
June 27, 2022
Operation Red, White and Go! is designed to make traffic egress as expeditious as possible and lane closures will begin to go into effect at 9:15 p.m. on July 4.
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Newton County Community Survey In Partnership with UGA
May 27, 2022
Newton County, in partnership with the University of Georgia, is conducting a survey about the strengths of and opportunities in Newton County. Please scan the QR code or select the image to take the survey & improve the future of our community.
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Register to Pay Your City of Covington Utility Bill Online
May 19, 2022
Register for the quick, convenient and SECURE option of paying your City of Covington utility bill online!
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Comprehensive Plan Five Year Update Survey
May 13, 2022
It's time to update the City's Comprehensive Plan per state requirements and we are seeking our community's input! Please scan the QR code below to take the survey.
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Team Covington Chronicles: March 28-April 10, 2022
April 20, 2022
We love to feature current City employees on the cover of the Team Covington Chronicles, but we couldn't pass up the opportunity to include retired City Manager Frank Turner with current City Planner Renee Criswell.
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May 24, 2022 General Primary Election Advance In-Person Voting Locations
April 20, 2022
Per the Newton County Board of Elections, advanced in-person voting has moved from the Newton County Administration Building (1113 Usher Street SW, Covington) and will now be held at Prospect United Methodist Church & Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.
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Watch the Braves Play on a Big Screen @ Square Park
April 19, 2022
Join us for Grand Slam Sunday (April 24, 2022) to watch the Braves take on the Marlins. First pitch is at 1:35 p.m.
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Team Covington Chronicles: March 14 - March 27, 2022
April 05, 2022
A lot of events are coming up but there's been a lot happening in the COV in the past couple of weeks too! On the cover are Officers Dustin Johnson & Jack Treadwell of the Covington Police Department!
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2021 Water Quality Report for Covington Now Available
April 01, 2022
Please see the below for the Covington's 2021 Water Quality Report. If you'd like a hard copy of the document, they are available in the lobby of City Hall.
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Glover Street Drainage Project Work Causes Detours
March 23, 2022
There will be single lane road closure associated with the Glover Street Drainage Project on Thursday, 3/24 & Friday, 3/25, 2022. There will not be full road closures at this time, but motorists should avoid this area.
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Team Covington Chronicles: February 28 - March 13, 2022
March 22, 2022
The Ribbon Breaking of the Cricket Frog Trail Trestle, updates on COVID-19 cases in Newton County and remembering our dearly beloved friend Jeremy Roden in this edition of the Team COV Chronicles covering February 28 - March 13, 2022.
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Updated Yard Waste Pickup Routes: Starting March 14, 2022
March 11, 2022
Starting March 14, yard waste for City of Covington customers will be picked up 5 days a week. Some pick up days and routes may have changed. Please select the link calendar below for a map & updated days listed alphabetically by street.
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Quality of Life Survey Results
March 08, 2022
After receiving almost 1,500 Quality of Life survey responses, the results have been tallied and are listed below.
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Team Covington Chronicles: February 14-27, 2022
March 07, 2022
On the cover of the Team Covington Chronicles are Land Application Systems team members Landon Kines and Buck Clack. Inside you'll find the 2022 Events Calendar, a sneak peek of CFD's ladder truck being built & more from Team COV!
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Texting Update Service Available for City of Covington Residents
February 28, 2022
A message from City Manager Scott Andrews about a new texting service available to City of Covington residents to keep the community updated on events, public safety issues and more!
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