On Monday night, the Covington City Council approved transmittal of the city's 2028 Comprehensive Plan to the Northeast Georgia Regional Development Center and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for review. Once officially adopted, the Comprehensive Plan and its Future Development Map will be used in reference to making rezoning and capitol investment decisions in directing public investment and private initiatives, as well as a guide in day-to-day decisions. The city's Comprehensive Plan is being developed by the firm Jordan, Jones & Goulding.