Anyone who loves dining locally should get their taste buds ready, as tickets are on sale for the annual Taste of Newton.

The Covington/Newton Chamber of Commerce will host the third annual Taste of Newton/Business Expo from 5-8 p.m., Sept. 12. Sponsors include Great Estates Landscaping and United Bank.

The dining extravaganza, which showcases local restaurants and businesses, will be held on the third floor of the Newton County Administration Building at 1113 Usher St. It will include unlimited food sampling, live music and raffle drawings.

Tickets for the Taste of Newton are $20 per person and are available at the Newton County Chamber of Commerce, 2101 Clark St.

A news release from the Chamber said the Taste of Newton is "an incredible community experience and a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with local restaurants and businesses [in] Newton County."

For more information, contact the Covington/Newton Chamber of Commerce at 770-786-7510.