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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.
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.
read moreOctober 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.
read moreSBRF 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.
read moreFire 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.
read moreProfessional 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.
read morePay 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.
read moreRed, 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.
read moreIndependence 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.
read moreDowntown 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.
read moreGas Leak Safety & Awareness
March 02, 2023
Do you know the warning signs of a natural gas leak?
read moreCPD 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.
read moreSBA 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.
read moreFEMA 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.
read moreCovington-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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