Covington City Manager Leigh Ann Knight announced the city of Covington has three finalists for its open position of Fire Chief at Monday night’s city council meeting. Knight said of all the applicants that came in, Perry Deputy Fire Chief David Stanton, Fayette County Battalion Chief Jeffrey Hill and Cobb County Battalion Chief Elliot Bowles were the top three. Covington’s new fire chief will be announced at the Feb. 16 council meeting.