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Storm Drainage System Construction Begins on Conyers Street - PROJECT POSTPONED

March 13, 2025

The portion of the system on Conyers St. between Legion Dr. and the Cricket Frog Trail crossing was identified during a recent master planning study as having several pipe segments and storm water inlets that are in poor condition.

Summer Internship Applications Now Open

March 13, 2025

Volunteer Board Position Openings

March 13, 2025

The City of Covington is seeking passionate, dedicated community members to serve on various volunteer boards, commissions, and committees.

Fire Hydrant Testing Begins March 17, 2025

March 12, 2025

2024 Covington Fire Department Annual Report

March 11, 2025

Each year the Covington Fire Department compiles statistical information from the previous calendar year to create their annual report. Get to know the CFD better by checking the 2024 report.

2025 City Event Calendar

February 14, 2025

City events and community partner events for 2025!

2025 Arbor Day Celebration at Legion Field: February 21, 2025

February 12, 2025

Business Waste Customers: Creating a Waste Management Customer Profile

January 29, 2025

The City of Covington uses Waste Management for its business and industry waste pickup.

Public Notice: Notice of Intent to Opt Out of Homestead Exemption

January 27, 2025

Sanitation Pickup Delays: January 22 & 23, 2025

January 22, 2025

Sanitation schedules for Wednesday, January 22 and Thursday, January 23, 2025 have been altered due to the icy conditions of the roads on Wednesday and the predicted hazardous conditions that will still exist on Thursday.

Covington City Hall Open on Thursday, January 23, 2025

January 22, 2025

The winter weather has subsided and it will be business as normal for City of Covington offices.

City Operations Impacted by Winter Weather on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

January 21, 2025

Please see the list of changes to City services and meetings for January 21, 2025 and January 22, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE: 1/21/25 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED

January 21, 2025

City Offices Closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025

January 21, 2025

Due to the inclement weather in our area and the hazardous road condition it has created, City offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Manhole Repairs: January 21 - 24, 2025

January 20, 2025

The City of Covington has a contracting crew making repairs to manholes around the City. Please note that flaggers will be present & for the Thursday, January 23rd repairs, a single lane closure is necessary. Winter weather may impact this schedule.

4-Way Stop at Hazelbrand Rd. & Wheat St.: Active Tuesday, January 14, 2025

January 10, 2025

Winter Storm Warning for January 10 & January 11, 2025

January 09, 2025

As of Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 3 p.m., the US National Weather Service out of Peachtree City, Georgia has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area. It is important to be prepared for the cold and possibly dangerous conditions.

Waste Pickup Suspended on Friday, January 10, 2025 Due to Winter Storm Warning

January 09, 2025

City Offices Closed on Friday, January 10, 2025

January 09, 2025

Due to the Winter Storm Warning issued for Friday, January 10, 2025, City offices will be closed.

Sanitation & Yard Waste Pickup: New Year's Week 2025

December 30, 2024

Bring One for the Chipper Covington

December 30, 2024

In association with Keep Newton Beautiful, the City of Covington will be accepting LIVE Christmas trees to be treecycled!

Sanitation & Yard Waste Pickup: Christmas Week 2024

December 18, 2024

CITY OF COVINGTON RESIDENTIAL SANITATION, YARD WASTE CUSTOMERS, & BUSINESS SANITATION CHRISTMAS WEEK PICKUPS (Residential Sanitation & Yard Waste Pickups ARE NOT the same schedule).

City Direct Pay Does Not Incur Processing Fees

December 11, 2024

Starting December 16, 2024, financial processing fees will be incurred by customers who use a credit or debit card; set up ACH on InvoiceCloud (online payment portal); pay by check at the kiosk; or use a payment service such as Venmo, CashApp, etc.

Financial Processing Fees: Starts 12/16/24

December 10, 2024

To offset rising costs incurred from processing of payments by the processing company, starting December 16, 2024, the financial transaction processing fee will be incurred by customers.