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TRANSACTION FEE ON CITY OF COVINGTON BILL PAYMENTS USING CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS AND ACH: STARTS 12/16/24
November 14, 2024
To offset rising costs incurred from processing of payments by the processing company, starting December 16, 2024, a transaction fee will be added to credit card, debit card, and ACH payments of City of Covington bills.
read moreLighting of the Square: November 21, 2024
November 13, 2024
An annual Covington tradition held the Thursday before Thanksgiving for decades, it is the kickoff to the holiday season in our community.
read moreFloyd Street Infrastructure Replacement Project Begins
November 04, 2024
The infrastructure replacement project on Floyd Street starts on Monday, November 4, 2024.
read moreNewton & Walton County Regional Career Fair
October 08, 2024
CONNECT Newton and Newton County Industrial Development Authority is hosting a Regional Career Fair at Newton High School.
read moreCity Hall Lobby & Welcome Center Closed: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
October 01, 2024
Due to the air quality in our area today, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the lobby of City Hall and the Welcome Center are closed.
read moreMonitoring Advisories from the BioLab Fire in Rockdale County
September 30, 2024
On the morning of Sunday, September 29, 2024, a fire ignited at the BioLab plant in neighboring Rockdale County. Updates have been ongoing from Rockdale County EMA, FEMA, and GEMA/HS.
read moreCity of Covington Residential Trash Pickup Canceled for 9/27/24
September 26, 2024
Due to the possibility of strong wind gusts overnight in our area, residential trash will not be picked up on Friday, 9/27/24. Please do not put out your bins on Thursday night.
read morePreparing for the Possible Impact of Hurricane Helene
September 25, 2024
As the state of Georgia prepares for the possible impacts of Hurricane Helene, our City Crews are also preparing for the possibility of electrical outages & downed trees across the community, including mutual aid options to assist us if needed.
read moreFloyd Street Storm Inlet Rehab Construction
July 18, 2024
Starting Monday, July 22, 2024, storm inlet rehab construction will begin on Floyd Street from Anderson Avenue east to Dearing Street.
read moreIndependence 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.
read moreCommunity 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.
read moreUse 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.
read moreTown 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.
read more2023 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.
read moreVolunteer 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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