Covington’s population and the number of people needing help from the police are growing, even if the police force isn’t because of a string of tight budgets in recent years. 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
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 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
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
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
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