As the weather becomes milder and foliage morphs into to blazing autumn shades, weekends in the area come to life with activity.This Saturday Covington, Porterdale and Social Circle are hosting major annual festivals. We’re sure there are even more events of which we’re unaware.At 9:30 a.m. the annual Mutt Show will take place on the square. Dogs can earn top spots in a number of categories and all the proceeds from donations go to the Newton County Humane Society.Beginning at 10 a.m. Porterdale will host a town reunion.