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Covington All-Wheel Skatepark Survey: Open Through March 12, 2026
March 04, 2026
As the City works to develop the Covington All-Wheel Skatepark at Central Park, your input is needed!
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GDOT Project: Replacement of Bridge on State Route 81 (Emory Street)
February 24, 2026
ROAD CLOSURE: Emory Street (State Route 81) will be closed between Stone Mountain St. and Hwy. 278 beginning Monday, March 9, 2026. Closure is scheduled to last 150 days.
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Newton Drive Water Main Replacement Project: Water Interruption
February 05, 2026
As part of the Newton Drive Water Main Replacement Project, water service needs to be turned off to the old line. Therefore, water service will be interrupted along Newton Drive on February 6 & 8, 2026.
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Winter Storm & Extreme Cold Warnings: January 31 & February 1, 2026
January 31, 2026
A Winter Storm Warning & an Extreme Cold Warning are in effect for the weekend of January 31, 2026.
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Covington Downtown Master Plan Phase II Draft Plan Open House
January 31, 2026
Since March 2025, work has been going into Phase II of the Covington Downtown Master Plan. Now in its final stage, Refinement and Adoption, we want to hear our community's thoughts on the Draft Plan.
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Commercial & Residential Waste Pickup: Possible Delays
January 30, 2026
Due to the winter weather predicted for our area on January 31, 2026, there may be a delay in waste pickup services.
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LMIG Paving 2026
January 28, 2026
The Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant will be paving roads throughout the city limits of Covington starting in January 2026. As roads are announced, they will be added to the list.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026: POWER OUTAGE UPDATES
January 25, 2026
Power outages due to the icy winter weather for Sunday, January 25, 2026 will be listed here as they become available.
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City Service Delays/Closures Due to Winter Weather
January 24, 2026
There are scheduled delays/closures for City offices and waste pickup going into the week of January 26, 2026.
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Delayed Pickup for Waste Management Customers Due to Winter Weather
January 23, 2026
Business and industrial pick up will possibly be delayed due to the icy winter weather that's scheduled to impact our area starting Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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