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Floyd 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!
read moreResidential & 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.
read moreNew Bill Pay Landing Page
April 08, 2024
The bill pay landing page has a new look and makes it easier to pay bills online!
read moreAll 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.
read more2024 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.
read moreOPEN 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.
read moreALERT: 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.
read moreThe 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.
read moreCOMING 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.
read moreSendoff 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.
read moreNewton 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
read morePublic 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.
read moreAdvanced 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.
read more2023 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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