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14K+
Residents calling Covington home
1821
Year Covington was established
13.5mi²
Square miles of city area
400+
Film & TV productions filmed here
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Mayor Hawnethia Williams
City of Covington
Ward 1 · Councilmember A. Brown
Ward 2 · Councilmember D. Johnson
Ward 3 · Councilmember P. Davis
Ward 4 · Councilmember T. Smith
Ward 5 · Councilmember R. Williams
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Response Times
Safety HazardsSame Day
Road Damage2–5 Days
Code Violations5–10 Days
Maintenance7–14 Days
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Permits & Licenses
What do you need?
Construction
Building Permit
Required for new construction, additions, renovations, and significant repairs to existing structures.
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Business
Business License
All businesses operating within city limits require an annual Covington Business License. Apply online or in person.
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Events
Special Event Permit
Required for public gatherings, road closures, film productions, and festivals on city property or public ways.
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Your Government
The City Government
of Covington.
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Executive Leadership
City Leadership
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City Manager
Professional City Administration
The City Manager oversees day-to-day operations across all municipal departments, implements Council policy, and manages the city's professional staff of over 200 employees.
Elected Officials
City Council
AB
A. Brown
Councilmember
Ward 1
DJ
D. Johnson
Councilmember
Ward 2
PD
P. Davis
Councilmember
Ward 3
TS
T. Smith
Councilmember
Ward 4
RW
R. Williams
Councilmember
Ward 5
Council meetings are open to the public
2nd and 4th Monday of each month · 6:30 PM · Council Chambers, City Hall
City Departments
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Public Meetings
Meeting Schedules
City Council Regular Meeting
2nd and 4th Monday · 6:30 PM · Council Chambers, City Hall, 2194 Emory Street NW. Agendas posted 24 hours in advance. Public comment period at start of each meeting. Meetings are livestreamed and archived on the city website.
Planning & Zoning Commission
1st Tuesday of each month · 7:00 PM · Council Chambers. Reviews development applications, variance requests, zoning amendments, and comprehensive plan updates. Public hearings are held for major land use changes.
Historic Preservation Commission
3rd Thursday · 6:00 PM · City Hall Conference Room A. Reviews applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the Historic District. Covington is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Downtown Development Authority
2nd Wednesday · 8:30 AM · DDA Office, Newton County Chamber. Oversees downtown revitalization, business recruitment, parking, and streetscape investments in the downtown commercial district.
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Economic Development
Do Business in
Covington.
A business-friendly city with an unmatched quality of life, strategic location 35 miles from Atlanta, and a thriving downtown.
Why Covington
The numbers speak for themselves
35mi
From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
400+
Film & TV productions — Hollywood of the South
Top10
Small city for business in Georgia — Georgia Trend
1821
Historic Downtown on National Register
Starting Out
Start a Business
Register your business, obtain licenses, and learn about city incentives for new businesses locating in Covington.
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Film Industry
Film Production
Special event permits for film crews, location database, Film Office contacts, and production-friendly infrastructure.
Film Resources
Incentives
Tax Incentives
Enterprise Zone benefits, DDA grants, façade improvement loans, and state incentive programs available to qualifying businesses.
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Our Community
Live, Play, Grow
in Covington.
Parks, programs, and community resources for residents of all ages across Newton County.
Programs & Resources
Community Services
Recreation
Parks & Trails
8 city parks, 12 miles of trails, Newton Park amphitheater, Veterans Memorial, and Denny Dobbs Park.
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Senior Services
Senior Center
Programs, meals, transportation assistance, and social activities for residents 60 and older at the Newton County Senior Center.
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Youth
Youth Programs
After-school programs, summer camps, youth sports leagues, and cultural arts programming for ages 5–18.
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Volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities
Give back to Covington through park clean-ups, event support, mentorship programs, and city beautification projects.
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Heritage
Historic Preservation
National Register Historic District, walking tours, preservation grants, and the Covington Heritage Foundation.
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Sustainability
Recycling & Waste
Weekly curbside recycling, bulk item pickup, household hazardous waste drop-off, and the Community Garden program.
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City Hall.
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2194 Emory Street NW
Covington, Georgia 30014
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Key Numbers
City Hall(770) 385-2000
Public Works(770) 385-2040
Utilities(770) 385-2060
Parks & Rec(770) 385-2070
CPD (non-emerg.)(770) 786-7744
Emergency9-1-1
Email Directly
Mayor: mayor@covingtongeorgia.com
City Manager: citymanager@covingtongeorgia.com
General: info@covingtongeorgia.com