The Covington Police Department donated $2,000 from its “Police Who Care” fund to the Newton County Special Olympics Program. » Read More

The Covington City Council moved forward Monday with plans to convert Legion Field into a public park that could host big concerts and events. » Read More

The Covington City Council approved its first small business incentive package Monday night, only a few weeks after the mayor first proposed the idea. » Read More

Covington is in the best financial shape of any local government — thanks in large part to revenue from electric and gas sales — but it still has a tight budget. And while employees want to undertake new projects to improve operations, the council seems more inclined to give some money back to citizens through a small property tax cut. » Read More

Covington Through the Camera. » Read More

Covington Councilman Chris Smith announced Wednesday he will seek re-election to the City Council. » Read More

While Covington Branch Library officials face the daunting task of substantial repairs to the roof and heating and air conditioning systems, they will be able to renovate and rearrange the children’s library. » Read More

Covington’s been a filming mecca for years, but plans to build a huge studio complex could have the town landing Hollywood blockbusters a year from now. » Read More

Covington through the camera. » Read More

Covington is moving ahead with plans to build a compressed natural gas fueling facility, and now city officials must decide how big of a station to build, how to pay for it and who’s going to build it. » Read More

A 79-year-old Covington man accidentally crashed his car into the front entrance of the Rite Aid pharmacy at the corner of Emory Street and U.S. Highway 278 Monday afternoon, but no one sustained significant injuries and the store remained open through the crash. » Read More

Hometown Goodness a family tradition for 47 years » Read More

The Covington City Council had one of its shortest meetings ever Monday, lasting just under 20 minutes, but upcoming work sessions and the city’s annual retreat will keep members busy for the next two months. » Read More

A 29-year-old Conyers man was arrested late Sunday night after 911 received a hang-up call from a hotel room he and a female were staying in. » Read More

Need a Ride? Michael Michelet can help. Michael is a cab driver for Newton Taxi.  » Read More

The Covington City Council will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. The council is scheduled to discuss bids, an agreement for engineering services and the replacement of fuel tanks. To see the agenda, click on the attached PDF. » Read More

Are you cooking a BIG Easter Dinner? » Read More

I really enjoy looking back at yesteryear. This is the reason you will find me poking around at various antique stores on the weekends.  » Read More

As part of his efforts to make Covington more attractive to new residents and tourists, Mayor Ronnie Johnston wants to see the town clean itself up and do a better job of marketing itself. » Read More

Even if Mother Nature doesn't know it is Spring! Just ask Elgin Childress of Covington he who says "spring means golf." Elgin dressed in a long sleeve shirt topped with a flees hoodie ignores the brisk wind and below fifty degree temps to practice his swing at The Oaks Golf Course located on Brown Bridge Rd in Covington. » Read More

Downtown Covington could become the next Christmas lights extravaganza destination if some local business owners can convince the city council to invest in the project. » Read More

Covington Mayor Ronnie Johnston rolled out a three-point plan at Monday night’s Covington City Council meeting to attract new residents, put existing residents to work and attract more retail stores to the city. » Read More

A pilot for a new paranormal-themed ABC drama will be filming in Covington later this week, as the iconic downtown square has attracted yet another production. » Read More